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How to make a balsamic cocktail

The family of sour cocktails is some of our favorites and they follow a very simple formula. Margaritas, Whiskey Sours, Daiquiris and Sidecars all have something in common. They are made of a ratio of 1 part sweet: 1 part sour: 2 parts spirit. The sweet and sour parts of the ratio can slide up… read more

Olio nuovo has arrived!

What is olio nuovo? Olio nuovo, or “new oil”, is the first extra virgin olive oil off the press each season. Ordinarily, olive oil is stored for a couple of months before bottling to let the sediment fall to the bottom and to allow the flavors to mellow. Olio nuovo is picked, pressed and bottled… read more

Thanksgiving Recipes

November is the official beginning of holiday eating that kicks off with Thanksgiving and doesn’t seem to wind down until January 2nd . We’ve got inspiration for your Thanksgiving table, ideas on how to use that fresh Olio Nuovo you’ll be picking up this month and a cocktail party menu that will make your next… read more

Fall Wine Tasting – Sunday November 11 @ 2pm

Carol Dreyfus with Neat Wines, will guide us through a tasting experience that will help you find wines you can serve for all of your fall events! Come FALL into the tasting as we learn new wines that are not on our current wine list. This event includes five tastes of wines Carol has hand… read more

Peppadew Cheese Dip

Peppadew Cheese Dip Our peppadew cheese dip is a riff on classic pimiento cheese dip and uses peppadew peppers in place of pimientos. It’s creamy and cheesy with a hint of smoke and jalapeño from two of our bestselling olive oils. It comes together in minutes and will be a hit at your next party.… read more

Butternut Squash Tacos

These genius butternut squash tacos come from blogger Supper at Six and they are a delicious alternative to your typical taco filling. Her original recipe includes extra virgin olive oil but we highly recommend swapping it for our Jalapeño Olive Oil!  We also swapped out Tapatio hot sauce in favor of our Formosa, which comes in Jalapeño, and… read more

Picnic on the Patio Wine Tasting – October 7th @ 5:30pm

Come taste with us as Carol Dreyfus with Neat Wines pairs five wines with our twist on picnic favorites.  It’s Picnic on the Patio!  $50 per person, gratuity not included.  Call the store to reserve your spot as we have limited patio seating! 318-210-0477… read more

Olive Oil Sensory Luncheon – September 23 @ 2pm

Have you ever wanted to learn more about olive oil? Well now is your chance! Led by our own We Olive team member Jessica, this luncheon will teach you to evaluate and discern the differences in aroma and flavors of different EVOO’s. We’ll discuss the harvesting and mulling processes that the olives go through to… read more