A Family Affair
olive oilMontreal
(Apr.21.06)
Hand-me-downs are such a pain when you’re the youngest family member – inheriting stretched out sweaters and tees that have seen the inside of a washing machine way too many times are not exactly the types of heirloom you cherish. But then again, there are some things that wouldn’t be so bad to inherit, like an olive grove in Greece, for example. Effy Ligris can relate. The Kalikori olive grove (which means good daughter in Greek, by the way) was passed down from her grandfather to her father, and then to Effy. Her father and grandfather planted the olive trees together over 55 years ago, and now she’s bringing the fruits of that labour (literally) to Canada.
Don’t confuse L’Olivier de Vassily (named for her grandfather, Vassily) with your run of the mill grocery store blend – it’s a premium oil. The olives are picked early, before they fully ripen, so the taste is fresh and grassy. This very low acidity oil is meant for table consumption, not cooking (the peppery taste is delish in salad dressing or drizzled on an avocado).
The olives from the small estate are only pressed once a year, and since picking them early means a much lower quantity (but way better quality), the final batch is very small. Add in some high-end balsamic vinegar, and you’ve got a whole new definition for couture dressing.
Kalikori
www.kalikorioliveoil.com
(under construction)
Available at:
Le Cartet Boutique Alimentaire
106 rue McGill
(514) 871-9679
Olives & Epices
Jean-Talon Market
(514) 271-0001
Olive & Olives
1389 Laurier East
(514) 526-8989