When most people hear the word “heirloom”, the image that comes to mind is of some ancient family relic, passed down and preserved intact from generation to generation. It implies something precious, something that carries with it the history of all those who have had a hand in its upkeep – heirloom tomatoes are exactly […]

When picking a melon, use your senses! Look for melons that are free of cracks, bruises, and soft spots; for watermelons and honeydew, the skin should be dull in appearence, and a honeydew should be pale yellow in color. For cantaloupe and other muskmelons, the rind beneath the “netting” should be golden or orange in […]

Starting here, starting now – honey, everything’s coming up roses! Or rosés, to be more specific. Yes, it’s that special time of year where we roll out the discounts on everyone’s favorite pink wines! We’ve got rosés of all kinds – dark, light, and every shade in between, these wines are unbelievably versatile and delicious. […]

When it comes to throwing a fantastic 4th of July barbecue, you really can’t beat the buffet. It’s easy to set up, easy to orchestrate, and best of all, you can keep snacking for the rest of the evening. Unfortunately, even with this master strategy for barbecue excellence, it can still be hard to juggle […]

Since our humble beginnings, Oliver’s has been committed to supporting the local community through an emphasis on food produced by local, small businesses. Part of that commitment has been a continued support of organizations dedicated to building community and to caring for those who are all-too-frequently forgotten. This week, we’re featuring one such partner front […]

Head towards Sebastopol at any time of the year, and we can almost guarantee that you’ll see signs advertising something to do with Gravenstein apples. That’s because Gravensteins have a history that’s closely tied with Sonoma County, making them an edible piece of culture! The Gravenstein apple is an heirloom apple with a squat, round […]

We’re rolling our way into barbecue season, which means there will soon be an abundance of delicious burgers flipping on grills around Sonoma County and the air will sing with the sound of beers being opened! No barbecue can be complete without a medley of snacks to nibble on before the main event, and as […]

You all know how to make a root beer float, right? The same principles apply to making a beer float – just combine beer and ice cream in a glass and enjoy! What comes first, the beer or the ice cream? If you put your ice cream in the glass first, then top with beer […]