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Coluccio Calabrese Olives

$9.99 These Coluccio Calabrese olives come from the Calabria region of Italy. This region is located in the south, at the “toe” of the Italian peninsula. With its rugged coastline, Calabria is known for its beautiful seaside destinations, strong mountains, and of course, its olives. In fact, the majority of farms in the Calabria region produce olives! Calabrese olives are small, green Italian olives with a firm, crunchy texture that is sure to delight you. But don’t be deceived by the size of these olives. They might be small but they pack a hearty punch due to their own flavors and the seasonings they are packaged with. Just by themselves, Calabrese olives have an acidic flavor and a sharp taste, making them quite distinctive. They are seasoned with hot peppers (a traditional seasoning for this kind of olive) along with garlic, fennel and salt. The seasonings give this olive a uniquely spicy flavor. Coluccio’s olives can be used in hundreds of ways, just like most other olives! A favorite is to throw them (either whole or chopped) into an antipasto salad for a truly Italian dish. The simple but bold flavors of the garlic, hot pepper and fennel blend well with other classic Italian ingredients.