Olive Project

Tom has 2 olive trees. Pretty, huh?



Ever since I noticed them, I've been tempted to pluck an olive off and eat it. What do they taste like before they've been sitting in brine?



Today I found out. They taste bitter. And it lingers...

I also found out how to salt-cure them. I picked a bunch and then rinsed them.



Then I covered them with coarse sea salt, put some cheese cloth over them for protection, and placed them in the sun.



I have to stir 'em up twice a day for a week--this will draw out all the bitter fluid. And at night, they need to be moved intside to prevent mold. And then they should be good for eating. I'll let you know.