Kathy's Farm

What country produces the most olive oil? What country consumes the most olive oil? (Find the answers at the end.) Oil Worthy of the Gods Homer, the Greek poet, is credited with coining the term "Liquid Gold," even though that's not what he said. In a passage in the Iliad and Odyssey, Homer describes damsels anointing Achilles, washing him with rich and fragrant olive oil carried in a 'golden flask.'" The term "golden flask" evolved to "liquid gold," which is about right.    My 40 olive trees...

The Myth In ancient Greek mythology, Zeus, the god of the sky and order, had his daughter Athena compete against Poseidon, the god of the sea, for control of Athens. It was an important competition. After all, Athens was a powerful city and the center of the arts, learning, and philosophy. It is one of the world's oldest cities and has long been thought of as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy. As it grew into this noble post, the people felt they needed a god...

Lucas is ready for harvest. I never thought I'd be a small olive farmer. Since I can remember, I've dreamt of having a farm with animals, green pastures, and that classic old red barn. And I've lived on land most of my adult life—from 5 to 1400 acres—with big gardens and chickens but (never the big red barn.) I've been so fortunate to live in places with lots of room, expansive views, skies dripping with stars, and sunsets that take your breath away. And I was delighted when my friend and...