Northern Mylopotamos olive groves around the ancient site of Eleutherna with Mount Ida rising in the background (Courtesy Anagnostis Agelarakis)
Posted on 09/09/2008 9:40:15 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
Hippocrates uses olive oil-based ointments for all kinds of uses and for treating trauma, scratches, wounds, and concussions that are not too deeply penetrating; it was considered to have healing power. In essence, it does because it contains the vital antioxidants scalene, flavonoids, and polyphenols at a minimum. Also, it has Omega components such as Omega 9, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and traces of Vitamin C. It has Vitamin E, as well, which is in itself an antioxidant, so it has the ability to enhance and repair components of our skin. It is very important for our skin; our skin is the largest organ that we have. It also has in it essential amino acids that are absolutely necessary for a good function of the human gut, the alimentary tract, and the human body at large. Basically, it is a wonderful material that is completely natural. Remember, olive oil is the only vital oil from plants that you can eat raw and untreated.
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Northern Mylopotamos olive groves around the ancient site of Eleutherna with Mount Ida rising in the background (Courtesy Anagnostis Agelarakis)
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And...it’s yummy!
A man walked into a bar and ordered a martini, then another - then martini after martini, each time removing the olives and placing them in a jar.
After a couple hours of drinking martinis, he had filled up the jar. He put the top on it, left a nice tip and left. The Bartender scratched his head and asked the guy who had been sitting next to him “What in the world was that”?
The man laughed a little and said, “ The guy was already pissed at his wife, so when she sent him out to the store for just one jar of olives.....”
Mmmmmm.
I wonder if I can grow olives and almonds in the SF Bay Area?
Well they grow almonds near Sacto, do they not? (I live in Contra Costa Co...inland, it gets pretty hot)
You may, however, need “central-valley” type hot, not just “East Bay” hot. Frankly I don’t know, but how cool would having your own olive trees be? Harder than buying a bottle or can and uncorking it, clearly.
Just as an aside to the article, I was in Greece in the mid-70’s, unfortunately haven’t been there since, but it was absolutely one of the more delightful countries of the many I’ve been to.
I don’t believe it would be hot enough where I live.
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Yes. Not only do the grow olives in several places from Sacto to Porterville, there is even olive oil made in said areas, particularly from the arbequina olive. Most of the Cali olive oil I have had was disappointing. Typically greasy, with too much nuttiness in the taste. You can usually get it at Williams Sonoma.
Well, it is cold in SF, being on the Pacific (noticed that when I visited in September I think it was, in 1988), but I think you’re all set. Winter nights in Greece can be quite cold, in part because of the terrain. Your best bet is to check to see what agricultural zone you’re in. Fig trees will grow even in Michigan, if protected during the winter (usually involves tipping and composting them), but I don’t think your winters dip down in temps nearly as much. :’)
Ooops, thanks Clemenza. :’)
Maybe I can.
Fig trees do ok here.
I have been cooking for 50 years. I always use olive oil, I always have used olive oil.
A woman walks into a bar, and orders a martini with a plum in it. She proceeds to drink several more.
BARTENDER: I’ve seen people drink martinis with all sorts of things in them, but never before has anyone ordered a plum in their martini.
WOMAN: Ever since I lost my cherry, I have been plum crazy!
And the trees are darn near immortal!
I have been cooking for 50 years.Well, whatever it is, it must be done by now. /rimshot! ;') ;') ;')
Years ago, the National Geographic had some kind of article about the Sahara (I think); they sent some yokel out to the geographical center of the desert, to take some pictures, and lo and behold, there was an olive tree growing there. :’)
LOL...... or just slightly overdone
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