What does Mom want? Before making a rich, indulgent breakfast, ask yourself if this is something mom would love. Does she prefer a sweet treat or something light? Take her preferences into consideration! If she loves protein, load up the plate with or a yogurt parfait. PROTEIN STYLE shopping list Eggs (Uncle Eddies – $2.49doz.) […]

To clear up any confusion you might have, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It is not Mexican Independence Day, which is September 16th. Now, let’s get back to the food. Here at Oliver’s Market, we have everything you’ll need […]

Scrub away cellulite- Mix 1/2 c. of coffee grounds with 1/4 c. coarse brown sugar, damped with olive oil and rub on the targeted areas. Use in dry rubs- Ground coffee beans can be added to any dry rub mix for steak or pork. Just add a couple of tablespoons to your desired dry rub […]

Meet Annie Sherman Corporate Sustainability Coordinator, MBA in Sustainable Enterprise Who are you? “After studying environmental studies at Chico State, I was inspired to learn more about the intersection of business and sustainability and went on to complete a “Green MBA” in 2014 through Dominican University. I spent four years doing recycling and green business outreach […]

At Oliver’s Market, we’ve been celebrating Earth Day every day since we opened our doors in 1988. You could say that our roots are in fresh, organic produce. Today, you can see it up and down every aisle, every day in our ever-growing selection of natural and organic products. From Asparagus to Zucchini, we offer […]

Asparagus has a long, rich history that goes back 2,000+ years. It originated in the Eastern Mediterranean countries, and traces of it have been found in Africa. It is pictured in an Egyptian frieze (a type of painted or sculpted decoration) that dates to 3,000 BC as an offering. The Greeks and Romans ate it […]

Easter is upon us, and we here at Oliver’s Market have selected our top 3 wines and top 3 foods (one is a cheese!) that need to be front and center on your Easter table. We have your classic ham and lamb, paired with Rosé and Pinot Noir respectively, plus an awesome cheese paired with […]

Easter is right around the corner, so it’s time to gather up all of your egg dying supplies in anticipation of the arrival of the Easter Bunny. You don’t need to use harsh, artificial dyes to obtain bright and vibrant colors on your eggs…you can do it the natural way! Natural egg dye is fun […]

Defining Local When we say a product is local, that means it comes from only Sonoma County. Period. Some national chains consider local to mean “anywhere in California,” or within a seven-hour truck ride to their warehouse. When you look at a business from a statewide or national perspective, it’s easy to see that local […]

A Brief History of St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick is the most famous patron saint of Ireland. He lived from about 385-461 AD and is believed to have died on March 17th. The day commemorates St. Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, as well as the culture and heritage of the Irish people […]

The Buzz on Honey This week at Oliver’s, we’re celebrating one of the world’s oldest and most interesting foods, honey! We all know and love the sweet taste of honey, but did you know that it has more uses than just a teaspoon in your tea? Raw honey can help boost energy, treat wounds, help […]

Here at Oliver’s, our roots are in produce. It started with our owner, Steve Maass, selling produce from his produce truck back in the 1970s! We are very excited to offer the Globe artichoke, an heirloom variety, on sale this week for $1.79 each. Over the years, we have seen other artichoke varieties saturate the […]