Categories: Appetizers, Italian, Snacks, Vegetarian 
      Yield: 2 cups 
  
      2 tb Olive oil 
      4    Garlic cloves, peeled & 
           -- crushed 
           Zest of 1 orange, cut into 
           -- small pieces 
    1/2 tb Fennel seeds 
      2 c  Oil cured or brined black 
           -- olives, rinsed & drained 
           Olive oil 
  
  Heat the olive oil in a small pot over low heat.  Add the garlic, 
  orange zest & fennel seeds.  Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. 
  Combine all the ingredients in a glass or ceramic container.  Let 
  stand at room temperature for several hours before serving.  Or store 
  in a covered container in the refrigerator.  Bring back to room 
  temperature before serving.