I write this as I sit on the edge of a canal in Seville, Spain. I am immersing myself in the Mediterranean way of eating. They refer to the olive tree as the “tree of life.” I have learned more than I ...

The olive (Olea europaea) is a small tree native to the coastal Mediterranean region, where it has been grown for at least ...

Q: The fruit on my olive tree turns purple, becomes soft and tastes so bitter. Perhaps you can tell me what to do. M.W., Houston. A: Freshly harvested olives must be brined before they can be eaten.