plonq | Olives and Figs

I recently finished the last of an olive and fig tapenade that I bought at a seasonal local store a few years back. The store has since moved to a new location and gone year-round. The tapenade, on the other hand, is no longer in production. In fact, the company that made it is no longer in existence.

In doing a some research, I am left with the impression that it could more accurately be called a local artisan than a company as such. In any event, this amazing product is no longer around.

But I wanted more.

So I made my own.

I added dried figs and kalamata olives to our last grocery delivery order, and this evening I minced up a small batch of it. It's really good - though I am going to withhold final judgement until it's had a chance to chill overnight because the flavours need a chance to blend. The one I used to buy was a bit saltier, and had a slightly more pronounced olive taste. I have a hunch she was adding a few green olives to her mix, and I may try that in the next batch I make.

Or I might not. On first tasting, this one is pretty good (and a pinch of salt away from being very good).