A snack, a garnish, a meal? I love getting the mixes of olives you find on olive bars in grocery stores and then marinate them in my own mix of flavors. This isn’t necessarily a recipe but more an idea. Grab your favorite olives and explore your favorite combination of herbs and spices.

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Zest – orange is my favorite but lemon and tangerine work too. Zest is their to brighten up the olives.

Herbs – my go to is thyme, oregano, rosemary. Savory, marjoram, basil, tarragon, dill are all good options as well.

Pepper – i like a good heat and will tend to add dried hot peppers.

Bay Leaves – Bay imparts a mild flavor but it also helps to tone down any unpleasant bitter taste.

Olive Oil – Your oil choice should be good quality. Find one that you like the flavor. This is your opportunity to layer flavors. Don’t skip this by using light or flavorless oils.

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I make these in a big batch during the holidays and have them available to bring to parties and events. They go great on charcuterie board, nibbly tray (what does everyone else call this?). You can slice some bread and use the oil for dipping, drizzle over labneh for a jazzed up appetizer.