Here in Sonoma County, you know that fall is near when the foliage starts to change colors, the days start to get shorter, there is a slight chill in the air, and the Sonoma County Harvest Fair Wine Competition takes place! The public will get a chance to taste this year’s sweepstakes winners and all […]

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 […]

Many of the key practices of regenerative agriculture – intercropping, where multiple crops are planted together, agroforestry, and integrating livestock, for example – have their roots with indigenous farmers who work with the land – not against it. Principles and Practices There is no doubt that transformation of many current farming practices are desperately needed, […]

Take a look at any list of the top American comfort foods and you will find grilled cheese sandwiches – often paired with Tomato Soup – somewhere on those lists. And why not? What is not to love about warm, buttery, melty, toasty grilled cheese, warm, velvety soup, and all of the memories we associate […]

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 […]

Our coastal climate means not every evening in Sonoma County is a warm one. Take full advantage of the season with some easy cocktails that serve a crowd and some delicious food ideas, too! We have a lot of great summer entertaining supplies on sale this week, so be sure to check out our weekly […]