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 ...

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There’s (almost) nothing olive brine can’t do — here’s how to unlock the flavor of the jar sitting in your fridge. Sonja Overhiser is a cookbook author and food writer, and founder of the ...

Like finding just a dribble of milk left in the carton, discovering one lonely olive left in the jar can be devastating. But there’s a silver lining to this otherwise sad situation. Even after you eat ...

Do you love martinis but hate the flavor of olives? You don't need to avoid dirty martinis simply because of this. There are ways to achieve that salty, umami flavor without olive brine or olives. You ...