The Thanksgiving Day meal is one of the most, if not the most, planned out and anticipated meals of the year. We spend hours figuring out our guest list, searching for a new stuffing or brine recipe and getting our house ready for the big day. Thanksgiving arrives, and we spend countless hours in the […]

If you find yourself facing turkey-anxiety every year, you can breathe a sigh of relief because Oliver’s is here, and we’ve brought brine. Brining may sound complex and scientific, but it’s actually a surprisingly simple way to add loads of flavor and moisture to meats. In the most basic sense, brining consists of marinating leaner […]

Between the sleeting rain and chilly nights, 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 shining beacon of juicy winter deliciousness – CITRUS. And lo, the time has come for this year’s delicious arrivals to […]

To eliminate the “entertaining uncertainty” that comes with this time of year, it pays to stock up ahead of time on the items you can, and one of those items is wine. Yes, we know when you hear the phrase “stock up”, you immediately equate it with spending a lot of money; however, that doesn’t […]

Pink Lady This sweet-tart apple has high sugars and high acids with a crisp bite and effervescent finish. It tends to fall more towards the tart side than sweet but is oh so refreshing! This apple is extremely versatile and can be used for baking, snacking, salads, pairing or for sauce. Fuji Fuji apples are […]

Like the final touches on a masterpiece, a good wine pairing can take an otherwise humble meal and transform it into something truly magnificent. There is something almost spiritual to the enjoyment of a good glass of wine, especially if served alongside a delicious meal, but figuring out what wine will bring out the best […]

Here in Sonoma County, you know that fall is near when the foliage starts to change colors, the days start to get shorter, there is a slight chill in the air, and the Sonoma County Harvest Fair comes to town! While the fair has been tabled for this year, the annual event has been running […]

Can you believe it’s August already?! As summer begins the inevitable crawl into autumn, we can begin to look forward to cooler weather, changing colors, and an absolute abundance of apples, particularly Gravensteins. In fact, these local heirlooms are one of the earlier apple varieties to be ready for harvest, and every year, they get […]