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 […]

Ah yes, it’s finally fall and that means crisp mornings, breezy days, and a riot of color in the trees; unfortunately, that also means it’s time for cold and flu season. Lucky for you, Oliver’s fifth annual Wellness Weekend has arrived! We’ve combed through our Wellness Departments to find the best immune-boosting products we’ve got, […]

Since opening our doors, Oliver’s has centered our focus squarely on Sonoma County-local products, and truly, nothing is more local than the food we make in our own kitchens. Our insanely talented bunch of chefs are the brains behind your favorite Oliver’s Own dishes, turning out everything from restaurant-quality pizza to decadent crab cakes to […]

Every year, we dive face-first into fall with the annual Sonoma County Harvest Fair, and 2019 is no exception. It’s been a big year for Sonoma County wine producers, culminating in the recognition by Wine Enthusiast as “Wine Region of the Year”, but it’s no wonder with wines like these! Check out the Press Democrat’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

Before you jump into making Mom a loaded Bloody Mary, let’s dive into what makes goes in to a Bloody Mary and how to make a great base, here’s the general lowdown of your basic Bloody Mary: 4 oz. Tomato Juice: The “blood” in a Bloody Mary; use fresh juice for the best possible favor. […]

Each year, because we have become busier and busier, our waste generation has increased in all areas, especially in single-use soft plastic pallet wrap waste. Fortunately, we do recycle a majority of this clean waste stream in the back of the house with our wonderful distributor, Moresco, but with the recent limitations imposed on the […]