In this video, I show what happens when you cure or preserve homegrown olives in brine for four years! I give a taste test on our fermented olives and also describe the process. Self Sufficient Me is ...

When you order a Martini, there are two important choices: gin or vodka, and olives or a twist. Then, there’s the option to make a Martini dirty. Never underestimate the role that brine plays in a ...

As someone who craves Dirty Martinis at a rate that easily eclipses her olive consumption, my search for a better way to add a splash of olive brine — the key ingredient to making any classic Martini ...