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, […]

Why Oliver’s Soups? Mark Kowalkowski, our Corporate Executive Chef, says it best: “Our Oliver’s Own Soups are made in house seven days a week. Throughout the year you’ll find a rotation of over 30 seasonal selections. We proudly use only the freshest possible ingredients. Our selection includes both Classic favorites like our Chicken Noodle, made […]

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 […]

Chef’s Fall Dishes Each of our store chefs was challenged to create a delicious new dish focused on seasonal ingredients. These new dishes will be featured at all four Oliver’s locations this week, so be sure to check them out! Butternut Squash Salad with Kale and Citrus Vinaigrette Chef Pedro Cortez – Stony Point Executive […]

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 […]

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 […]

Let’s talk about some of our key designations and what they mean. Certified Organic USDA certified organic foods are grown and processed according to federal guidelines addressing, among many factors, soil quality, animal raising practices, pest and weed control, and use of additives. Organic producers rely on natural substances and physical, mechanical, or biologically based […]