olive toast

Black, green or both?

Most people I know think olives are pointless but you’ll always find them in my food cart/ cupboard. They’re quite moreish but who cares as they're a healthy snacking alternative anyway (the FSA says 30 olives may count as a portion of your 5-a-day!). I can finish a whole shop-bought jar in one sitting - two if I'm hungry, three if I'm starving. I prefer them plain or in brine but I don't mind them soaked in some herby/oil & garlic infusion either. Don’t really mind which colour but if I really githad to it’s got to be black ones over green, pitted over stuffed.

I put olives on pretty much everything, even if it doesn't fit - salads, curries, hotpot, pasta etc. But I like olives best on pizza and toast. Ever had olive on toast? It's absolutely delicious and very easy to make.

All you have to do is:

• Put some bread on the toaster for about two minutes.
• Chop some olives while waiting and put the grill on, 200 °C.
• Grate some mozzarella whilst you're at it.
• When bread's toasted slather it with some tomato sauce, sprinkle the cheese and mixed herbs then and add your chopped olives.
• Bang in the grill for about two to three minutes, just enough for the cheese to melt.

It's a good easy brunch or midnight snack. You should try it, saves you on pizza delivery too.

Come on. You've got to admit it looks absolutely yum.