Try Out This Delicious Tangy Olive Marinade

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If you thought olives were just something to snack on, you would be partially right. However, there are other things that you can do to them that liven up their flavor. Read on to find out what!

Tips & Tricks

If you would like to know if this dish can be stored in the fridge, it can. However, you can only store it for up to a maximum of two weeks. After that, we recommend you throw it away. But if this tasty treat is up to your liking, the chance of it being left alone for two weeks is highly unlikely.

When it comes to the type of olive to use, pitted is best. You can use unpitted olives if in a pinch but pitted will let the marinade reach everywhere.

How to Make Them

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 4 fat cloves of garlic, peeled & thinly sliced
  • 1 small orange, peeled into strips
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 14oz pitted olives
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried chili flakes
  • Some Feta cheese and slices of toasted Ciabatta to serve on the side
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Instructions:

1. In a large dish, whisk the extra virgin olive oil, oregano, red wine vinegar, parsley, and chili flakes (these are optional, so if you don’t want any heat, leave them out). Then, put in the olives, orange peel, and garlic.

2. Cover and marinate at room temperature for an hour. Just remember to toss the mixture every now and then to make sure everything has been mixed properly.

3. Try to marinade for more than an hour if possible. However, leave it in the fridge.

4. Before serving, you need to bring it back to room temperature so the oil has time to loosen up. Then, you can add your feta and slices of ciabatta and enjoy.

Try Impressing With ‘Humorbragging’ at Your Next Job Interview

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There are many ways of impressing a potential employer, but have you ever considered cracking a few jokes? If you have a job interview scheduled, you can use this method to increase your chances. No matter how serious the questions are, you can mix in some “humor bragging” that will set you apart.

How to Ensure a Successful Interview

The point of “humor bragging” is using your sense of humor without being rude or arrogant. During the interview, it’s crucial to show you have skills and knowledge, but you can also be fun and easy-going. Humor is always a good strategy that will instantly make people like you. If you’re competent but also funny, you’ll have more chances of being hired.

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When writing your resume, it’s vital to list your qualities first. However, you can always add something extra at the end that will make the employer like you. Something like “I can turn caffeine input into productivity output” will not only show how dedicated you are but also demonstrate your laid-back personality. If the company is reviewing someone with the same qualifications, rest assured that they’ll be more interested in you.

Don’t Rely on Humor Only

Sense of humor is a powerful tool, but you shouldn’t rely solely on it as it might have the opposite effect. Keep in mind that the interviewer might also have their methods and surprise you. Did you know that Steve Jobs used to take Apple applicants out for a drink? This way, they would relax and give more honest answers.

One employer even used a chair where one of the legs was shorter than the others. They wanted to see if the applicant would have the courage to ask for a different chair during the interview. In short, both sides might have their tricks, but adding some innocent jokes to the mix is never a bad idea.