Note: All quoted prices in effect through November 4, 2025 at all four Oliver’s Market locations.

Lisa’s Nacho Bar

“I started doing this 6-7 years ago because my kids and their friends usually come to our house, so I wanted to do something that was kid and adult friendly, easy to pull together and didn’t require a lot of work. I decided on a nacho bar,” Lisa explained. “Since it was such a hit the first year, I have been doing it every year since then! Our neighborhood in Rohnert Park is the place to be for trick or treating, so my house has an open door for friends and family to stop in. Usually, I have anywhere from 25-65 people throughout the night.”

How does Lisa plan out her Nacho Bar? “I usually put out items that my family likes on their Nachos. I don’t have guests contribute to the Nacho Bar because they arrive throughout the night, but if anyone does want to contribute, I tell them to bring a bag or two of candy. The candy is what costs the most and I seem to never have enough!”

Her Nacho Bar usually includes Chips, Nacho Cheese, Chili, Cilantro, Olives, Black Beans, Jalapenos, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Tomatoes, Lettuce, and a couple different Salsas. She uses “the kind of nacho cheese that you get at the ballpark, but you can use any cheese you’d like.”

Lisa’s Tips:

• Use anything you like that goes on Nachos. You can make it vegetarian, gluten free, etc. based on your selections.
• Keep your Cheese and Chili warm by serving them in crockpots.
• Put other toppings in individual dishes and arrange on the countertop.
• Use paper bowls, paper plates, and disposable silverware to keep things easy, especially on a weeknight!
• For items that are chopped, prepare those the night before.
• If you like homemade guacamole, prepare that that the night before, too.

Featured Nacho Bar Ingredients this Week at Oliver’s

• Olivers Choice 100% Angus Ground Chuck, $6.99/lb.
• Niman Ranch Bone-in Pork Shoulder Roast, $8.99/lb.
• Clover Sonoma Organic Sour Cream, 16 oz. Container, $2.99 LOCAL
• Tillamook Farmhouse Style Shredded Cheese, Selected Varieties, 8 oz. Package, 2 for $7
• Oliver’s Kitchen Guacamole, 8 oz. Container, $4.99; 16 oz. Container, $8.49
• Westbrae Organic Beans, Selected Varieties, 15 oz. Can, $1.99
• Morenita Tortilla Chips, Selected Varieties, 12-14 oz. Bag, $2.99
• Organic Avocados, Grown in Mexico, $1.29/ea.
• Organic Cilantro, Grown by Josie’s in Salinas, 99¢/ea.

Caramel Apples Made Easy!

Whole Caramel Apples are delicious, but somewhat awkward to eat. With apple slices that you dip in caramel or chocolate and top as you wish, this fun dessert offers a convenient  new take on the traditional fall treat that allows for creativity and variety, too!

Lisa has some great suggestions for this easy fall dessert, which is fun for kids and adults alike. “I use a big wooden Lazy Susan for my Caramel Apple Bar, so that guests can reach all of the toppings,” Lisa explains. “I choose two or three different types of apples, slice those up and put them on the wooden tray. (You can spritz with lemon juice to keep them from browning.) I usually buy the Oliver’s caramel (available exclusively at our Cotati location), a jar or two of fudge or chocolate ice cream topping and put them in their own dishes which I set in front of the apple board. Those can stay at room temp, so I don’t need to keep them heated. I put each candy topping in its own dish and add those dishes to the wooden apple board. My favorite toppings are Candy Corn, Heath Bar Crunch (you can find this next to the bagged chocolate chips), White Chocolate Chips, M&Ms, Nuts, and Halloween colored sprinkles. Then I put some skewers in a mason jar for serving.”

Featured Items for your Caramel Apple Bar

• Nestle Morsels, Selected Varieties, 10-12 oz. Package, $4.49
• Kraft Caramels, 11 oz. Package, $2.99
• Organic SugarBee Apples, Grown in Washington, $2.99/lb.
• Organic Wickson Apples, Grown by Filigreen Farm in Boonville via F.E.E.D. Cooperative, $3.99/lb.

Lisa offered some final words of advice for feeding a large group this fall: “Most of all, keep it easy, start with food that will appeal to your family, and make a simple plan to set it out with a little advance planning and preparation. Make it quick, easy to serve and enjoy, and then relax and enjoy your party!”

Fall Entertaining Supplies

Our buying team gathered some other great items this week for fall gatherings and entertaining, so add these to your shopping list and be prepared to entertain with ease.

• Frank’s Red Hot or Buffalo Sauce, 12 oz. Bottle, 2 for $7
• Barry Bones Cake, 8-Inch Cake, $32.99
• Isigny Sainte-Mère 18 Month Mimolette, $21.99/lb.

“A cheese that’s sure to stand out in a crowd, Mimolette steals the spotlight with its unique cantaloupe shape and striking orange paste. As the wheels age deeper flavors develop, leading to a flavor profile bursting with notes of butterscotch and caramel.”

• Olli Salumeria Artisan Salami, 5 oz. Package, $11.99/ea.

“Sourced from local ranchers in their area, Olli Salumeria begins with the best heritage breeds of Berkshire and Mangolista pigs. The pasture-raised hogs are fed a vegetarian only diet and raised to maturity with the quality of the meat being the highest priority. Their salumi is slow-cured in a traditional way using 160-year-old family recipes handed down to 4th generation Italian Salumiere, Oliviero “Olli” Colmigno.”

• Firehook Organic Baked Crackers, 8 oz. Package, $7.99/ea.

“Made with clean, wholesome organic ingredients, Firehook Baked Crackers bring a very satisfying crunch to your favorite cheese assortment.”

• Milton Creamery Prairie Breeze, $13.99/lb.

“Pleasantly sweeter than your everyday cheddar, Prairie Breeze has a creamy yet crumbly texture. As this cheese ages, little flecks of satisfyingly crunchy cheese crystals develop.”

• Oliver’s Kitchen Rocky Jr. Chicken Wings, Selected Varieties, 1 lb. Package $7.49/ea., 2 lb. Package, $14.49/ea.
• Oliver’s Kitchen Pizza Dough, $2.99
• Oliver’s Kitchen Pizza Sauce, $2.49
• Oliver’s Kitchen Blue Cheese Dressing, 12 oz. Bottle, $5.99
• Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Selected Varieties, 5 oz. Bag, $2.49
• LaCroix Sparkling Water, Selected Varieties, 12 pack/12 oz. Cans, $4.49+CRV
• Henhouse Incredible IPA, 12 pack/12 oz. Cans, $16.99+CRV
• Cooperage Keg Slayer IPA, 4 pack/16 oz. Cans, $14.99+CRV
• Oliver’s Own Moscow Mule Canned Cocktail 4 pack/200ml Cans, $12.99+CRV; 200ml Can, $3.29+CRV
• Oliver’s Own Greyhound Canned Cocktail, 4 pack/200ml Cans, $12.99+CRV; 200ml Can, $3.29+CRV
• Oliver’s Own Vodka Lemonade Canned Cocktail, 4 pack/200ml Cans, $12.99+CRV; 200ml Can, $3.29+CRV
• Oliver’s Own Vodka, 750ml Bottle, $17.99+CRV

Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, game day crowd, or a laid-back fall feast, Oliver’s is here to help you make it delicious.

We hope you will find time this season for Treats, Eats, and Fall Feasts, celebrating the flavors that bring people together, with a little help from Oliver’s Market.