Marinated olives

I had some nice marinated olives in Spain, usually as a free tapa to accompany a drink. So when I checked my bookmarked recipes today this one jumped out at me and I had to make it.

Marinated olives
adapted from this recipe

2 tsp fennel seed
2 tsp coriander seed
1 tsp ground cumin
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 anchovies, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
small handful Italian parsley, minced
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
2 c green olives
2 c kalamata olives

Place the fennel and coriander seeds in a spice mill and process to desired texture. Combine all of the ingredients except the olives in a bowl and mix together. Add the olives and toss to coat them. Place the olive mixture in a covered contained and let marinate in the fridge for several hours.

These olives are not for the faint of heart -- they pack quite a punch. And since I'm currently battling a bad cold that I picked up in Paris they may be even more powerful than I suspect (my taste buds are somewhat compromised).