Some say the tradition of eating black-eyed peas dates back to the Civil War. Northern troops considered the peas to be suitable only for animals, so they were one of the few edible things left behind by raiding soldiers. The black-eyed peas that were “lucky” enough to be left behind would make their way to […]

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 […]

Here you’ll find a full menu for Christmas Day – from breakfast to dessert and all the fun snacks and drinks between. Have a cousin who’s vegan? Need fun and festive drinks for the kids? It’s all here! The BEST part of our Christmas Day guide is that it’s all built around our In-Store Ad, […]

Ah, winter. Between the sleeting rain and the sudden drop in temps, 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 bright, shining beacon of juicy winter deliciousness – CITRUS. And lo, the time is nigh: […]

When we in the West think of caviar, the image that usually comes to mind is one of unbridled luxury, lots of white table linens and maybe a complimentary French waiter complete with white gloves and tiny golden spoons for eating your equally tiny eggs. On the other hand, you may not picture luxury at […]

Hold onto your holiday hats, folks: Oliver’s is bringing back our special deals on all the spirits you need to make your holiday party pop! From bourbon to brandy and so much more, these drinks will have you and your guests in your own high holiday spirits to New Years and beyond. No matter what […]

1 to 2 weeks before Finalize your guest list and menu, and order or buy your entree. Now is the time to make any party or cooking-related purchases, such as decorations or supplies. 3 to 4 days before Plan and prep a tablescape and place cards for guests. Clean out your fridge and freezer, then […]

With the Thanksgiving craziness behind us, we have a little bit of down time from entertaining friends and family to clean and organize our house, and start prepping for the month of December and all of the holiday parties (impromptu or not) and celebrations the month has in store for us. While we seldom forget […]