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A glass jar with a black lid contains Kalamata olives. The label features a yellow background with the text "LA BELLE EXCUSE" prominently displayed. Below the brand name, "Olives Kalamata" is handwritten. The jar holds 180 grams (6.34 ounces) of olives. The design includes a simple illustration of olives, emphasizing authenticity and quality.
A glass jar with a black lid contains Kalamata olives. The label features a yellow background with an illustration of olives and the text "LA BELLE EXCUSE" along with "doigté & authenticité." The weight is indicated as 180 grams (6.34 oz), and the label includes handwritten notes stating "Olives Kalamata" and "Kalamata Olives.
A hand is pouring liquid from a decorative metal pitcher into a shallow, round metal basin. The scene is in black and white, highlighting the textures of the pitcher and the surface of the water in the basin. The background is softly blurred, focusing attention on the pouring action.
A small, intricately carved wooden fork is centered against a plain white background. The fork features a slender handle with decorative grooves and a three-pronged top that resembles a flower or crown shape. The wood has a warm, natural finish, showcasing its grain and texture.
A round ceramic bowl features a white interior and a black exterior with a brushstroke design. The phrase "Bon Appetit!" is handwritten in a light color on the black section. The bowl is placed on a wooden surface with visible grain and markings.
Three ceramic bowls are stacked on a wooden surface. The top bowl is plain white with a subtle swirl pattern inside. The middle bowl features a dark blue band with the word "Vin" written in white. The bottom bowl has a similar dark blue band with the phrase "Bon Appétit!" also in white. The wooden surface has a rustic appearance with visible grain and markings.
A wooden cutting board with a unique, swirling grain pattern is displayed. The board has a rectangular shape with a rounded handle on one end, showcasing rich, warm tones typical of olive wood. The surface appears smooth and polished, highlighting the natural beauty of the wood.

Kalamata Olives

$12.50

Not just your average jar of olives. These olives are hand harvested in the beautiful Kalamata area and left to macerate for three months in brine, a Belle Excuse family recipe passed down over many generations.

Add one of our olive spoons and this would make a perfect hostess gift.

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Tags: hostess gift, Greek Olives, Mde in Greece, Kalamata Olives, La Belle Excuse, culinary must haves, appetizer, a la table, charcuterie, Bon Appetit, al fresco, dining
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Description

CHARACTERISTICS: The Kalamata olives are plump, show a dark purple color and have an almond shape. Following processing, the polyphenol level remains high, which translate in a light bitter taste.

INGREDIENTS: Kalamata olives, brine, extra virgin green olive oil.

USE: Huge and fleshy, these olives are very popular as an appetizer. Garnished with some cumin, lemon and garlic, they are fantastic in any antipasto. Pitted, they may be used in a fresh pasta dish, on a pizza, as a tapenade, in salads, in a slow cooked meal, etc.

180 g

Glass jar

La Belle Excuse

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