Brunch Planning Basics A well-rounded brunch menu will include cut fruit or fruit salad, an egg-based dish, a sweet dish and/or pastry, some great brunch beverages, and possibly additional cured meat or fish (Hello, Bacon! Hi there, Lox!). A potato-based dish is also a great addition, as is a fresh green salad. When you put […]

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 […]

The Thanksgiving Day meal is one of the most, if not the most, planned out and anticipated meals of the year. We spend hours figuring out our guest list, searching for a new stuffing or brine recipe and getting our house ready for the big day. Thanksgiving arrives, and we spend countless hours in the […]

If you find yourself facing turkey-anxiety every year, you can breathe a sigh of relief because Oliver’s is here, and we’ve brought brine. Brining may sound complex and scientific, but it’s actually a surprisingly simple way to add loads of flavor and moisture to meats. In the most basic sense, brining consists of marinating leaner […]

Between the sleeting rain and chilly nights, it can be hard to remember that winter is still a “fruitful” time of year, so to speak. Each season, we wait patiently through the frost for that shining beacon of juicy winter deliciousness – CITRUS. And lo, the time has come for this year’s delicious arrivals to […]

To eliminate the “entertaining uncertainty” that comes with this time of year, it pays to stock up ahead of time on the items you can, and one of those items is wine. Yes, we know when you hear the phrase “stock up”, you immediately equate it with spending a lot of money; however, that doesn’t […]

Pink Lady This sweet-tart apple has high sugars and high acids with a crisp bite and effervescent finish. It tends to fall more towards the tart side than sweet but is oh so refreshing! This apple is extremely versatile and can be used for baking, snacking, salads, pairing or for sauce. Fuji Fuji apples are […]