You guys know that there’s nothing us folks at Oliver’s love more than having fun with good food, but every so often we have to cut the butter and salt, put down the sugar, and get real – America is suffering from some killer heartsickness, literally. It’s sad to say, but the CDC lists heart […]

If cooking isn’t your forte, planning a romantic Valentine’s evening at home can be a mighty daunting task. All that timing and planning can suck the romance right out of what is supposed to be a special evening between you and your honey, and as anyone in a relationship will tell you, you probably already […]

SATURDAY BEFORE THE GAME Make a menu of everything you’ll need for the big day. Start with drinks, appetizers, and then work your way down. Go easy on yourself and grab some of our already pre-made items in our Bakery, Meat Dept., and Deli Grab & Go, like our favorite Rocky Party Wings, BBQ, or […]

At Oliver’s, we like to highlight the incredible people behind our products as often as we can, and this week, we’re turning the spotlight on one of our absolute favorites – Equal Exchange Cooperative. Founded in 1986, Equal Exchange has been on the frontlines of the fight for trade equality since its inception; for over […]

Imagine you’re a caveman. You’ve been foraging in the woods for berries, and you wind up with more than you can eat in a day, so you pack them into a pot and leave them in a nice, cool corner of your cave. You’re a busy caveman – lots of rocks to smash, sticks to […]

If you love real food from Oliver’s, you have to check out Oliver’s Own Fresh Cut Produce! In the summer of 2009, Leo Escobar and Oliver’s produce coordinator Michael Peterson received the most incredible, delicious, and sweet seedless watermelon from Yosemite Farms in Manteca. With their only sample tray broken, they needed a creative solution […]

Fresh from the source All of the seafood we carry at Oliver’s Market is sourced by The Tides Wharf. The Tides Wharf Wholesale Seafood is located in beautiful Bodega Bay, right at the source. They employ about 20 Sonoma County residents and strive to provide their customers with the freshest seafood possible. Deliveries are made […]

Finding activities to bring you joy and reduce stress are more important than ever. Chronic stress isn’t just in our minds – it affects everything in our bodies right down to our DNA. When we experience stress, our brain releases a hormone-soup of cortisol and adrenaline that sends our bodies in the Fight-or-Flight response by […]