Description
Most people think this delicious Oliva Rustica spread is meant only for sandwiches or crackers. But this medley of green & tree-ripened black olives, with capers, garlic, spices, and extra virgin olive oil is ready for anything! So get your imagination cracking. Because a spread as flavorful as our Temecula Olive Oil Company Oliva Rustica Spread is a wonderful compliment to many kitchen creations. Smear it on your favorite sandwiches for a savory line of flavor. Or toss it with fresh pasta and cover with grated cheese for a zealous ziti. And however you use our Oliva Rustica, just remember that good flavor and good for you just got a lot easier. Enjoy!
Dips & Spreads – Made in small batches with our premium fresh-squeezed extra virgin olive oil. 6.5oz.
Fast Facts
The olive tree has its “roots” in the Mediterranean region as early as 8000 BC. And the juice of the olive fruit has been evidenced as early as 3500 BC to provide a source of food and healing. The history of olive oil includes uses in religious ceremonies from ancient until modern times. And it was so esteemed that it has even been discovered in tombs of Egyptian kings. The economic importance of olive oil from ancient times cannot be underestimated.
The hardiness of the olive tree and its centuries-long lifespan contribute to the spread of its cultivation throughout Western civilization. The tree’s deep and wide root system enable its survival in dry climates. This is especially true near the sea where the salt content of the underground water supply is high. And perhaps it is this knowledge that encouraged the Spanish missionaries to bring olive trees with them to The New World in the 16th Century knowing they could provide a source of economic sustenance and cultivate olives for olive oil to be used in their religious practices.
Our olive ranch is quite near where the Missionaries first planted their olive trees in San Diego. Come visit us, we’d love to say hello!
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