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The Prettiest Way to Serve Olives at a Party: On a Bed of Rosemary!

Cambria Bold
Cambria Bold
Cambria Bold is the Executive Editor of Cubby, and one of Apartment Therapy Media’s first full-time editors from way back when. She was The Kitchn's founding Design and Lifestyle Editor as well as Managing Editor of Re-Nest, Apartment Therapy’s late '00s green living site. She…read more
published Dec 12, 2014
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Olives — stuffed or wrapped in cheddar — are a foolproof appetizer. They’re the perfect nibble for a small party plate, and easy to serve up in a little bowl. As such, they aren’t usually granted centerpiece status, but that’s about to change. Say hello to the olive wreath!

Amazing how olives go from ho-hum status to something really beautiful just by arranging them in a circle on a bed of rosemary. With a little tomato and mozzarella, this is an appetizer fit for a fancy party (not to mention that bed of rosemary must smell so wonderful).

This idea comes from Julia Usher, a food writer and stylist. See more about it on her blog!

→ Read more: Dreaming of a Green Christmas from Julia M. Usher

Have you ever done this with olives? I can’t wait to try it out myself.

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