Epicurean olives

2 cups

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 cups Whole Green or Black Olives
1 Bay Leaf
2 smalls Dried Chile Peppers
2 tablespoons Capers; drained
12 Fresh Rosemary Leaves; or
1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary; crumbled
2 Cloves Garlic; peeled
2 tablespoons Celery Leaves; chopped
1 cup Olive Oil

Directions

Press each olive between fingers so marinade will penetrate. Place olives in at least a quart-sized jar with top and layer all ingredients except oil as you go. Pour in enough oil to cover, cover with lid and shake well. Refrigerate 3-4 days, shaking jar several times. Remove garlic if olives are to be saved for several weeks. If desired, more olives and garlic can be added to mixture.

Source: Medford Mail Tribune, 20 September 1994 Typed by Katherine Smith Kook-Net: The Shadow Zone IV - Stinson Beach, CA

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