An olive pitter removes the pit and leaves the olive perfectly intact. Olives Olive expert Tony Princiotta acts as a tour guide through the vast world of olives and also provides a recipe for a tapenade. There are 700 cultivated varieties of olives in the world.
Green olives are the first olives to be picked in the season.
As the olive matures on the tree, it turns to a black olive. A green olive, like a young fruit, is crisp, while a black olive, like a ripe fruit, is sweeter and more intense. I love olives, but haven't tried many varieties. Try a Pink Beldi. Finely chop all ingredients and blend with olive oil to desired consistency.