12 Popular Types of Olives and How to Use Them
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What type of olive should you use for which purpose? Our guide to olives explains how curing and color affect taste—and then dives into the flavor profiles and best uses for popular types of olives, from buttery Castelvano and smoky Gaeta to fruity Kalamata and nutty Arbequina.
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12 types of olives and their characteristics
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12 types of olives and their characteristics
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12 Popular Types of Olives and How to Use Them
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