Posted on: Wednesday, August 6, 2003
COOK'S TIPS
Squash and split to remove olive pits
To easily pit a large number of olives for a recipe, place the olives on a cutting board and, using the flat side of a large knife, squash each olive until it splits. Then use the tip of the knife or your fingers to extract the pit.
"Sara Moulton Cooks at Home" by Sara Moulton