After a lot of what people referred to as “June Gloom”, we are fortunate to have some real Summer weather arriving in Sonoma County to kick off July. It’s the perfect excuse for a barbecue with friends and/or family, and the perfect opportunity to try something new with your grill. We have some classic items […]

This week at Oliver’s, we have a number of bar essentials on sale to make it all more affordable AND we have some great tips below for building a bar cart, including some classic cocktail recipes that will have you set for the season! Note: All prices are in effect at all four Oliver’s Market […]

Why Oliver’s Soups? Mark Kowalkowski, our Corporate Executive Chef, says it best: “Our Oliver’s Own Soups are made in house seven days a week. Throughout the year you’ll find a rotation of over 30 seasonal selections. We proudly use only the freshest possible ingredients. Our selection includes both Classic favorites like our Chicken Noodle, made […]

Supplies, Assemble! There are a few pieces of essential equipment to find when preparing for your fondue party. It’s important to know how many people you’re inviting so you can plan accordingly for your supplies run – make sure to send invitations out ahead of time, and when those RSVP’s come due, let your guests […]

Chef’s Fall Dishes Each of our store chefs was challenged to create a delicious new dish focused on seasonal ingredients. These new dishes will be featured at all four Oliver’s locations this week, so be sure to check them out! Butternut Squash Salad with Kale and Citrus Vinaigrette Chef Pedro Cortez – Stony Point Executive […]

To make Paella, you can use just about any ingredient that goes well with rice, ideally combining a few together. Some common ingredients include Chicken, Pork, Shellfish, Fish, Beans and Peppers. The star spice of Paella is Saffron, which transforms the dish into a beautiful golden color along with imparting its enticing aromatics and distinctive […]

Brunch Planning Basics A well-rounded brunch menu will include cut fruit or fruit salad, an egg-based dish, a sweet dish and/or pastry, some great brunch beverages, and possibly additional cured meat or fish (Hello, Bacon! Hi there, Lox!). A potato-based dish is also a great addition, as is a fresh green salad. When you put […]