» Olive trees http://italyville.com the result of growing up Italian Tue, 01 May 2012 21:34:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Calabria’s Olive Trees http://italyville.com/2009/03/calabrias-olive-trees/ http://italyville.com/2009/03/calabrias-olive-trees/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:57:20 +0000 Joe http://italyville.com/?p=543 It’s timeless, it’s beautiful and it’s the foundation of Italian cuisine.  With its silver/green leaves, its fruit and the oil it produces… the olive tree is nothing short of AMAZING.   What’s not to love about the olive tree?    It is referenced throughout history, religion and sports and used as a symbol of peace and [...]]]>

It’s timeless, it’s beautiful and it’s the foundation of Italian cuisine.  With its silver/green leaves, its fruit and the oil it produces… the olive tree is nothing short of AMAZING.   What’s not to love about the olive tree?    It is referenced throughout history, religion and sports and used as a symbol of peace and glory.  The olive oil industry is one of Calabria’s largest industries producing some of the worlds best oil (I’m a bit biased of course but it is also true.)  The variety that is native to Calabria and most predominant is the Carolea (aka Catanzarese-Nicastrese) As I’ve mentioned before, my family has a large olive grove and an olive mill in Calabria.  It’s interesting to learn the ins and outs of the olive oil industry especially from a marketing standpoint and the impact that it has on so many families. In my next post I’ll dig deeper into the industry.

The season had just ended when I arrived but the work hasn’t as the trees need pruning, the mill needs cleaning and before you know it… another season will begin.

A few forgotten

Olive trees as far as the eye can see

]]> http://italyville.com/2009/03/calabrias-olive-trees/feed/ 5 Earth Hour http://italyville.com/2008/03/earth-hour/ http://italyville.com/2008/03/earth-hour/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:41:00 +0000 Joe http://italyville.wordpress.com/2008/03/31/earth-hour/ I was in Santa Monica last week but I’m back!:) The weather was beautiful and it’s so nice to see olive trees. There’s something special about the olive, with it’s silver looking leaves and the way it flutters in the wind. It’s timeless.

Saturday night, E and I had dinner in the dark….. as [...]]]>

I was in Santa Monica last week but I’m back!:) The weather was beautiful and it’s so nice to see olive trees. There’s something special about the olive, with it’s silver looking leaves and the way it flutters in the wind. It’s timeless.

Saturday night, E and I had dinner in the dark….. as I’m sure many of you know, there was a worldwide event called “Earth Hour” where cities across the world shut off their lights from 8pm-9pm to bring awareness to global warming and save a bit of energy. We finished cooking by candlelight as we got home a little late from running some errands. Don’t worry though, the pasta came out delicious. It’s true…. Italians can cook pasta with their eyes closed!

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