Franken-Pantry III

Dee, that was a brilliant application of the Franken-Pantry ingredients and it really looks good! Gosh, we have alot of creative and talented people here!
 
Hey Dee, besides being Purple (I guess that's purple?), how are Greek Olives different from Green or Black Olives?
 
I dont really know how to explain it in flavor.....maybe more vinegary or more tart....really hard to explain. Maybe someone else can help...?
 
First of all, I think they are a different variety of olive, usually kalamata olives, which are smaller and more narrow in shape. They are also brined, which makes them saltier. And they are usually softer than a black or green olive. Those are my guesses - there are probably some olive experts here who can tell you more.
 
Thanks! I guess I'll have to try to find some. If they are more vinegary, then that is right up my alley! I love vinegar!!
 
youve never had Greek food anywhere at all Keltin? Man you are missing out!! You'd be hard pressed to find any greek dish served any where that did not at least serve one or two olives on the side. I often ask for extra!! :D
 
Deelady said:
youve never had Greek food anywhere at all Keltin? Man you are missing out!! You'd be hard pressed to find any greek dish served any where that did not at least serve one or two olives on the side. I often ask for extra!! :D
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Sadly, not yet. There is a store down the street owned and operated by a Greek family, and they serve Gyros and Baklava, but that's it for now. They've given me recipes for Greek Potatoes and Lamb Steaks, both of which I cooked, but neither had Greek Olives. They are currently expanding to add a Deli, so I should be able to get some authenthic Greek food soon! I'll ask for extra olives!! :thumb:
 
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Keltin, don't you have a Publix nearby? They carry a couple brands. You'll see it spelled both Calamata and Kalamata, depending on the brand. Look on the top shelf, right above the green and black olives. I've only seen them in a tall jar, never in a can.

Definitely give them a try.
 
SilverSage said:
Keltin, don't you have a Publix nearby? They carry a couple brands. You'll see it spelled both Calamata and Kalamata, depending on the brand. Look on the top shelf, right above the green and black olives. I've only seen them in a tall jar, never in a can.

Definitely give them a try.
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Thanks! Yeah, there is a Publix just a few miles up the road. I've never looked for these though. Are they labeled as "Greek Olives" or just Calamata and Kalamata? I'll look for them!
 
Got ‘em! DW had to run to town for some stuff and she hit Publix for me.

You’re right, they weren’t labeled as Greek, just Calamata. So you need to know what you’re looking for. I’d never had known without the help from you guys. Thanks!!

I ate one straight, and it’s a bit salty, but the vinegar twang is there.

So, I have them. Got to figure out what to do next beside a salad! :lol:

Thanks for turning me onto to something new! :clap:
 

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Now that you've tried them, you'll get hooked! But know that all kalamatas are not created equal. Do you have a Whole Foods anywhere near you? They have an olive bar that will knock your socks of! Wegmans in the northeast also has them. I'm not sure where else, but others here may know.

If you get anywhere near one, give it a try. You'll go way beyond just black, green, calamata. Here's a link that explains the difference in just a few varieties.
 
Tapinade is like a spread or a topping for crackers or crisp bread.

Different flavors, but concept is like bruscetta.
 
SilverSage said:
Now that you've tried them, you'll get hooked! But know that all kalamatas are not created equal. Do you have a Whole Foods anywhere near you? They have an olive bar that will knock your socks of! Wegmans in the northeast also has them. I'm not sure where else, but others here may know.

If you get anywhere near one, give it a try. You'll go way beyond just black, green, calamata. Here's a link that explains the difference in just a few varieties.
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Wow, I wish we had a Whole Foods here. It looks like such a great place (from what I have seen on the net and cooking channels), but no dice. Maybe oneday.
 
Keltin said:
Wow, I wish we had a Whole Foods here.
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Don't feel bad, Keltin. We don't have one, either. But you probably stand a better chance of getting one than we do. I used to shop at the one in Portland before we moved. The produce section was a work of art. Wonderful place. A little spendy.
 
I love Whole Foods salad bar!! They have such good stuff!! I love the Greek wheat berry salad, chicken wings, noodle salad etc!! YUMMY!! BUT the prices are up there.
 
They have one in Birmingham and one in Memphis. You really ought to take an afternoon drive to one of them. It's well worth the trip. You can spend hours there just looking around and then you can have lunch there.
 
Oh wow, mhend that looks incredible. I'm gonna have to look for that cheese.

Karen, that looks really good! The color on both the chicken and the artichoke are beautiful!

Dee, I see why DH wanted you to wait to make that so that he could have some too!
 
Thanks Mama :)

Keltin I love calamata olives in pasta or rice dishes with feta cheese and anything else you want to throw in...also if you end up making a tapenade try rolling it into or stuffing it into a chicken breast or use the tapenade as a crust for sea bass....YUM!!
 
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