
All Things Olive
“This website can be your path to explore the olive in many special ways. On your journey I hope you not only find what you are looking for, but learn more than you expected.
The history of the olive tree and the olive comes to us from before recorded times. The olive tree has the universal symbol of peace: the olive branch. The olive is a unique fruit that creates two different worlds when processed. Olive oil and olives to eat. The luscious looking olives on the tree hide their unique characteristic. A bitter substance known as oleureopein. Unlike all other fruits and drupes, olives are not edible, but very bitter. Don’s wisdom to share with you: “Olives, do not eat them off the tree.”
My wish to you is that all you may be interested in about the Olive, you will find here.
Happy olives,”
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This workshop, in collaboration with Don Landis, will teach you how to use your backyard olives for table production. We will cover topics like the tree biology, how the harvest affects flavors, processing methods of de-bittering and packaging and we will end with a tasting of delicious homemade table olives.
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Everything you need to know about Olives and making them edible. In this class you will learn about the history of Olives, its many varieties, care, pruning and harvesting of the fruit …
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Don will talk about the history of the Olive, the history of the Olive in California and give a thorough description of how to make Olives edible without lye …
Don will talk about the history of the Olive, the history of the Olive in California and give a thorough description of how to make Olives edible without lye …
PAST EVENT … The Olive is a unique fruit that is made into healthy oil and de-bittered to be eaten. Learning about the trees and fruit opens up an interesting segment of the food world …
A YEARLY EVENT … Don Landis presents a all things Olive experience. All your senses will be stimulated. Savor unique Olives, taste delicious Olive oil and have Olive inspired food …
Sonoma and Napa counties and surrounding areas enjoy a beautiful Mediterranean climate that Olive trees love …
PAST EVENT … Don will talk about the history of the Olive, the history of the Olive in California and give a thorough description of how to make Olives edible without lye …
PAST EVENT … Everything you need to know about Olives and making them edible. In this class you will learn about the history of Olives, its many varieties, care, pruning and harvesting of the fruit.
PAST EVENT … Don will talk about the history of the Olive, the history of the Olive in California and give a thorough description of how to make Olives edible without lye …
PAST EVENT … Discussion of the many varieties of Olives, when to pick and other important tips will be covered. Three ways to de-bitter Olives …
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT, DIANNE REBER HART, TOWNS CORRESPONDENT | January 29, 2016
Don Landis’ quest for olives is comparable to a hard-core private investigator searching for clues, answers and eyewitnesses. His hunt for the largest just-right olives has taken him across the North Bay, staking out trees with full canopies rich with the meaty fruit. At times, he’s knocked on unsuspecting strangers’ doors …