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[[File:Olea europaea - Köhler–s Medizinal-Pflanzen-229.jpg|thumb|right|Illustration of olives and olive accessories.]] | [[File:Olea europaea - Köhler–s Medizinal-Pflanzen-229.jpg|thumb|right|Illustration of olives and olive accessories.]] | ||
| − | '''Olive oil''', also known as "Greek water", is a greenish goo that oozes out of a fresh olive when stomped on by a goat. Greeks use this oil for cleaning, cooking, drinking, and all sorts of lubrication, most other peoples just use it for cooking. A typical Greek meal is coated with a layer of olive oil before eating. | + | '''Olive oil''', also known as "Greek water", is a greenish goo that oozes out of a fresh olive when stomped on by a [[goat]]. [[Greeks]] use this oil for cleaning, cooking, drinking, and all sorts of lubrication, most other peoples just use it for cooking. A typical Greek meal is coated with a layer of olive oil before eating. |
Low quality olive oils are extracted by machines instead of the traditional goat stomping which connoisseurs content add a layer of flavor described as "earthy", but many people find too strong. | Low quality olive oils are extracted by machines instead of the traditional goat stomping which connoisseurs content add a layer of flavor described as "earthy", but many people find too strong. | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
| + | * [[Gyro]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:26, 23 October 2015
Olive oil, also known as "Greek water", is a greenish goo that oozes out of a fresh olive when stomped on by a goat. Greeks use this oil for cleaning, cooking, drinking, and all sorts of lubrication, most other peoples just use it for cooking. A typical Greek meal is coated with a layer of olive oil before eating.
Low quality olive oils are extracted by machines instead of the traditional goat stomping which connoisseurs content add a layer of flavor described as "earthy", but many people find too strong.
