The Essential Olive Share How To Sending Thank you! Your email was sent.Send another! Send More Enter your name* Recipient Name* Recipient Email Address* Enter your message here Hey! Thought you might like to learn how to do this from Bertolli. * Required field Send How To 0 Favorites Native to the Mediterranean area, olives are essential in Italian cooking. The difference in olive colors is due to ripeness. Green olives are picked before they are ripe, while black olives ripen fully. A mix of both makes for a colorful addition to an antipasti tray. Related Products View More Products Bertolli® Extra Virgin Olive Oil Rich Taste Bertolli® Cooking Olive Oil Bertolli® Olive Oil Extra Light Taste Bertolli® Organic Olive Oil Light Taste Bertolli® Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Rich Taste Bertolli® Extra Virgin Olive Oil Smooth Taste More Techniques & How To's View More How To's Fresh Selects Seasonality Any dish made with Bertolli® pasta sauce is most deliciou... Porcini mushrooms Want to add a woodsy, meaty flavor to Italian dishes? Por... Squeaking artichokes When looking for the best artichokes, you’ll want to find... Fresh Selects Seasonality Porcini mushrooms Squeaking artichokes Savor the Flavor of Our Timeless Recipes Premium Ingredients. Authentic Taste. 150 Years in the Making. Our Story