Many of the key practices of regenerative agriculture – intercropping, where multiple crops are planted together, agroforestry, and integrating livestock, for example – have their roots with indigenous farmers who work with the land – not against it. Principles and Practices There is no doubt that transformation of many current farming practices are desperately needed, […]

Across the store this week, we are featuring local companies who deliver directly to us. (See the image below for all of our producers who deliver directly.)  This is a great opportunity to explore all the incredible local products we carry because at Oliver’s Market, when you support us, we support them, and that means […]

To make Paella, you can use just about any ingredient that goes well with rice, ideally combining a few together. Some common ingredients include Chicken, Pork, Shellfish, Fish, Beans and Peppers. The star spice of Paella is Saffron, which transforms the dish into a beautiful golden color along with imparting its enticing aromatics and distinctive […]

Our coastal climate means not every evening in Sonoma County is a warm one. Take full advantage of the season with some easy cocktails that serve a crowd and some delicious food ideas, too! We have a lot of great summer entertaining supplies on sale this week, so be sure to check out our weekly […]

And now, with thanks to Wikipedia, let’s look at what Mustard is, where it began, its many uses, how to make it, and how to cook with it. Mustard is a condiment made from the seeds of a mustard plant (white/yellow mustard, Sinapis alba; brown mustard, Brassica juncea; or black mustard, Brassica nigra). It is […]

Oliver’s Own Pasta – Local Made locally and handcrafted with all natural ingredients, these truly artisan pastas are delicious! With our broad variety of shapes and flavors, we’re sure to have one that will add the perfect pasta element to your dish. Oliver’s Own Pasta, 10-12 oz. Package, Selected Varieties, 20% Off Oliver’s Own Pasta […]

Featured Drinks Ingredients: Grand Marnier Orange Liqueur (375 ml Bottle $19.99) Kettle One Vodka (750 ml Bottle $17.99) Recipes: Cupid’s Arrow Cosmo Playbook Party Punch Featured Appetizer Ingredient: Nicasio Valley Cheese Co. Locarno Brie ($18.99/Lb.) Recipes: Sweetheart Brie with Fig Preserves Game Day Brie with Sweet & Spicy Jelly Featured Main Dish Ingredients: Oliver’s Choice […]

Niman Ranch History Niman Ranch is a familiar name in Northern California, where the company started in the early 1970s on a family-owned cattle ranch in Bolinas, CA, a small coastal town just north of San Francisco. Back then, their cattle were Raised with Care® using traditional, humane methods with wholesome, all-natural feeds – the […]