Whiskey Business The origins of whiskey can be traced all the way back to the Dark Ages in Ireland and Scotland; according to legend, monks unable to grow grapes for wine began fermenting grains instead. Their experiments eventually resulted in the advent of aquae vitae, a distilled, grain-based liquor that resisted spoiling and packed a […]

“I love telling Dad jokes. Sometimes, he even laughs!” It’s almost Father’s Day again, and at Oliver’s, the only thing we love more than dad jokes are the dads who make them! For this Father’s Day, we’ve put together a fool-proof plan to give Dad the best Father’s Day yet; from soup to nuts, we’ve […]

When you’re a kid, every backyard barbecue feels like a brush with Summer magic, and the best memories are made getting soaked in the sprinkler or enjoying a crisp piece of watermelon under the Summer sun. While we may not be able to stay kids forever, we can always hold onto that sweet Summer feeling, […]

With birds back in the trees and fresh green grass bursting from the ground, Spring is the time when we stretch our limbs and launch our wintery bodies into nature. One of our very favorite ways to enjoy the great outdoors is with a good, old-fashioned picnic – what can beat a delicious meal served […]

Since our start, we at Oliver’s have gone out of our way to make sure that our customers get the best savings on the best products, and the culmination of this guiding principle is our Real Everyday Values Flyer, also known as R.E.V. Now you may be thinking, “That’s odd, doesn’t Oliver’s already offer great […]

Every year, it’s the same thing: little kids getting brightly colored baskets full of paper fluff and sugar, sugar, SUGAR! And eggs, can’t forget the eggs. While we love a classic, candy-filled Easter basket, their really isn’t much about them to appeal to anyone over the age of twelve, and that’s a darn shame. After […]

When it comes to local, we’d like to think we know a thing or two, especially when it comes to spotting the hottest new brands in town! Sonoma County is a hub for culture in California, and food has always been part of the story. Whether it’s heirloom Gravenstein orchards and family-run farms or the […]

It’s the classic tale: you go out for a good time, one thing leads to another, and BAM. You wake up the next morning feeling like your muscles are jelly, your head is pounding and full of cotton, and your stomach is playing host to some enthusiastic gymnasts. The dreaded hangover. Even if you seldom […]