Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     3/4  cup           pitted ripe olives
     3/4  cup           pimiento-stuffed green olives
   3                    lemon slices
   3                    dried red chilies
   2                    garlic cloves -- crushed
   1      teaspoon      mustard seeds
   1      teaspoon      black peppercorns
   3                    allspice berries
   1 3/4  cups          olive oil

Preparation:

Add lemon slices, chilies, garlic, mustard seeds, peppercorns and allspice berries. Stir in olive oil and mix well. Spoon mixture into a large jar with a tight-fitting lid. Screw on lid tightly and turn jar over several times to ensure ingredients are well mixed. Let olives marinate at least 1 week before serving, turning jar several times a day. Store up to 6 months in a cool place. NOTE: Use a mixture of corn oil and olive oil for a more economical marinade. Add sprigs of dried herbs to marinade, if desired. To serve, garnish with lemon twists and a fresh parsley sprig, if desired.