The Gamer’s Cookbook

This tree has stood for thousands of years, patiently bearing its fruit. It has seen great civilizations rise and fall, and still it is here, bearing its gifts, year after year. Have a taste… ~ An Unknown Bard about to give a sample of the tainted olives of Aminthur.

Olives taste great on their own, there is no doubt on that. Spice them up a little, and you will find another addictive party snack!

This tree has stood since the dawn of many civilizations

Marinated Olives

• 2 mL (1/2 teaspoon) coriander seeds
• 5 mL (1 teaspoon) fennel seeds
• 5 mL (1 teaspoon) cumin seeds
• 60 mL (1/4 cup) extra-virgin olive oil
• 30 mL (3 tablespoons) red wine vinegar
• 10 mL (2 teaspoons) chopped fresh rosemary
• 10 mL (2 teaspoons) chopped fresh parsely
• 5 mL (1 teaspoon) paprika
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 250 g (2 cups) black olives (preferably Kalamata olives)

1. Crush coriander, cumin and fennel seeds together in a mortar and pest, until crushed fine.
2. Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, rosemary, parsley, paprika and garlic together.
3. Pour mixture over olives and toss to coat.
4. Refrigerate and marinate for 1 day or longer; the longer the marinade, the better the flavor.

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