OLIVE TAPENADE

This is a great appetizer or condiment.  Very easy and always a crowd pleaser.  

1 1/2 cups pitted Kalamata olives in brine

2 tablespoons capers

5 cloves of garlic

1 1/2 tablespoons of chopped fresh thyme

1 teaspoon crushed black pepper

Rinse the olives and capers to remove excess salt and brine.  Put all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until you have a chunky but smooth mixture (see the pictures).