As Mediterranean plants, olive trees like hot, dry summers once established, and they enjoy cool but not severe winters. They ...

People often have strong preferences when it comes to olives. Green olives are known for their sharp, briny flavor, while ...

When people think of the Willamette Valley, wine is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But one family farm is betting on olives.

Explore Greece's rich olive oil heritage, production quality, health benefits, and insights from expert Vassilis Frantzolas.

Olive oil is one of Greece's most historically and culturally significant exports. Throughout the seasons, olive trees change ...

I don’t see them regularly, but I often smell them. The flowers of the sweet olive (Osmanthus fragrans), which appear in fall ...

The olive (Olea europaea) is a small tree native to the coastal Mediterranean region, where it has been grown for at least 5500 years. Trees can be extraordinarily ancient - some have been ...

From award-winning wines and olive oils to versatile spreads and syrups, these are the best foodie souvenirs to bring home from the Middle East.

Gennaro's focaccia is relatively quick to make, and fairly hands-off if you use a mixer fitted with a dough hook. If you cut the squares in half, you can fill with prosciutto or cheese for a different ...

In Gethsemane, Isaiah’s vision comes into focus. Jesus bears our griefs and carries our sorrows. He prays not only for himself but, ultimately, for us. And because he faced that night of agony, he is ...