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History of Olive

The olive is one of the plants most cited in recorded literature. In Homer's Odyssey, Odysseus crawls beneath two shoots of olive that grow from a single stock. The Roman poet, Horace mentions it in reference to his own diet, which he describes as very simple: "As for me, olives, endives, and smooth mallows provide sustenance." Lord Monboddo comments on the olive in 1779 as one of the foods preferred by the ancients and as one of the most perfect foods.

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Olive Recipes

Moroccan Chicken Pot Pie Moroccan Spiced Olives 10 servings Arugula Mint Salad With Oil Cured Olives Oranges, Pickled Lemon And Ricotta Salad