Meet Annie Sherman Corporate Sustainability Coordinator, MBA in Sustainable Enterprise Who are you? “After studying environmental studies at Chico State, I was inspired to learn more about the intersection of business and sustainability and went on to complete a “Green MBA” in 2014 through Dominican University. I spent four years doing recycling and green business outreach […]

At Oliver’s Market, we’ve been celebrating Earth Day every day since we opened our doors in 1988. You could say that our roots are in fresh, organic produce. Today, you can see it up and down every aisle, every day in our ever-growing selection of natural and organic products. From Asparagus to Zucchini, we offer […]

Defining Local When we say a product is local, that means it comes from only Sonoma County. Period. Some national chains consider local to mean “anywhere in California,” or within a seven-hour truck ride to their warehouse. When you look at a business from a statewide or national perspective, it’s easy to see that local […]

The Buzz on Honey This week at Oliver’s, we’re celebrating one of the world’s oldest and most interesting foods, honey! We all know and love the sweet taste of honey, but did you know that it has more uses than just a teaspoon in your tea? Raw honey can help boost energy, treat wounds, help […]

Here at Oliver’s, our roots are in produce. It started with our owner, Steve Maass, selling produce from his produce truck back in the 1970s! We are very excited to offer the Globe artichoke, an heirloom variety, on sale this week for $1.79 each. Over the years, we have seen other artichoke varieties saturate the […]

Health & Beauty Lock in moisture after a shower. Natural makup remover – just rub on and wipe off! Add a couple of drops of essential oil for a homemade massage oil. Natural lip balm – slowly melt 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, 2 tablespoons of beeswax and 1 tablespoon of Shea butter then transfer […]

The Origins of Cold Brew Coffee Cold brew coffee is believed to have originated in Kyoto, Japan sometime during the 1600’s, and is known as Kyoto-style coffee. One suggestion speculates that the Japanese learned this process from Dutch traders, who would have used it as a method to make coffee that could be carried on […]

For your Significant Other… Whether you’re shopping for “him” or “her”, we have everything you need at Oliver’s Market. One of my favorite ideas is to pick up some locally distilled spirits (from one of our favorite distilleries like Spirit Works or Griffo), cocktail bitters and a fancy glass or two – what’s more romantic […]