Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          canned green olives -- drained
   2                    garlic cloves -- slivered
   3      slices        lemon -- (thin slices)
   1      teaspoon      black peppercorns
   3                    bay leaves
   1      whole         sprigs dried thyme or- basil -or- oregano -- (optional)
                        --
     1/4  cup           sherry or vinegar
                        olive oil

Preparation:

Combine olives, garlic, lemon slices, peppercorns, bay leaves, sprigs of thyme and sherry in jar. Add oil to cover. Marinate at least 24 hours or overnight to blend flavors. Makes 2 cups