Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      tablespoons   olive oil
   4                    garlic cloves -- peeled and
                        crushed
   1                    orange -- cut into , zest of
          small   piec  
     1/2  tablespoon    fennel seeds
   2      cups          oil cured or brined bla -- - olives, rinsed
                        and d
                        olive oil

Preparation:

Heat the olive oil in a small pot over low heat. Add the garlic, orange zest and 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. Carol Field, "Italy in Small Bites"