These bright green globes are one of the most delicious olives I've ever tasted. They are called Castelvetrano olives, after their place of origin, in Sicily (near the western tip of the island, but towards the southern shore--on the opposite side from Palermo). Available recently at our local Whole Foods store and at Oliver's, up the road. These have a wonderful mild flavor. There has been some variation from batch to batch, but at their best, they have a distinctive texture--firm and meaty--yet, somehow, they manage to be rich and buttery at the same time. Delicious. I've been eating far too many of these lately.
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