2 tb Unbleached white flour 1 c Water 1/4 c Liquid from canned black -- olives 1/3 c Tahini 1 c Finely chopped black olives Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 ts Thyme Black pepper Dissolve flour with just enough water to make a smooth, flowing paste. Set aside. Heat water & olive liquid till just under boiling point. Whisk in tahini, a littel at a time, then the flour paste. Simmer overl ow heat til the sauce is thick. Stir in the remaining ingredients & serve immediately. Nava Atlas, "Vegetariana"