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Posted: Dec 17 2008 at 1:24pm | IP Logged Quote marihalojen
Today, I believe is the start of the Winter Ember Days. I recall that these days are in thanksgiving for the olive crop, in particular the oil therefrom.

So. What's on your menu this week?

I was thinking a nice tomato, basil, mozzarella salad with olive oil drizzled over all would be great.
Avocado, onion and grapefruit salad with similar drizzle of olive oil.
Plate of mixed olives with crackers or bread and cheese and grapes or berries is one of our favorite appetizers.
WinnDixie has had a great Rosemary Olive Oil bread lately that I think I'll pick up.

This site Colavita has a HUGE selection of recipes involving olive oil.

I found Jennifer's (Wildflowers and Marbles) menu plans for September very helpful, as well as these threads Ember Days and Seasonal Prep and Ember Days.


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Posted: Dec 19 2008 at 9:53am | IP Logged Quote JennGM
Great ideas, Jennifer. We're not doing much differently for the Ember Days this week, but incorporating olives and/or olive oil is pretty easy, isn't it? Love your ideas, thanks, Jennifer!

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Posted: Dec 22 2008 at 9:55am | IP Logged Quote Mackfam
I sooo wanted to respond last week, but my last week sort of fell apart around me. We did observe the ember days, but not with as much intention as the Fall Ember Days. I found it a little harder during Advent for some reason.    Anyone else?

We did find ways to incorporate olive oil into just about everything though! Not hard for our family. I'd love to try to do the olive plate for next year - that was a great idea to try, Jen!

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Posted: Dec 22 2008 at 12:07pm | IP Logged Quote MaryM
Yes, definitely much harder to focus on this time of year. I loved all the ideas you suggested though Jennifer.

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