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Thank You, Lake Country!

OliveOilGuru
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The Olive Us fam is shaking things up! As many of you know, Olive Us Oil & Vinegar Tasting Room is our local, family owned, independent business with locations in Lake Country, Vernon, and Salmon Arm.  With Bailey away farming and Corkin’ Granny in olive oil retirement, we’ve found it’s time to both reflect as…
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February Recipes: Savoury Favourites!

OliveOilGuru2
Blog Post, Recipes
Snow is all around and it’s time for comforting faves to share around the table! Here are a few of our favourite savoury eats over February: Marinara and Pesto Cavatappi Pasta Bake Blackberry Ginger Stir-Fry with Crispy Feta and Lemon Orzo Thai Curry Coconut Mussels Rustic Red Sauce with Neapolitan Herb Dark Balsamic Bacon Cheddar…
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In Season in the Okanagan: September Edition!

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Blog Post, Other, Recipes
Inundated with zucchini? Tumbling with tomatoes? Olive Us Fam has recipes for you! Check out our seasonal recipes for September: (just click the italicized text to view our homemade recipe) Watermelon +Olive Us Watermelon Salad Basil +Olive Us Homemade Basil Pesto +Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta with Basil and Ricotta +Pesto Cavatappi Pasta with Basil Pesto…
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Olive Us Is Hiring: Tasting Room Associate

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Blog Post
Tasting Room Associate Part-time and Seasonal Positions Available Olive Us is an extraordinary tasting adventure! Independent and family owned, we’re an award-winning small business dedicated to offering an amazing array of delicious extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars, gourmet foods, & artisan gifts in our warm, urban rustic tasting rooms! Olive Us Oil and Vinegar…
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In Season in the Okanagan: July Edition!

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Blog Post, Other, Recipes
Inundated with zucchini? Tumbling with tomatoes? Olive Us Fam has recipes for you! Check out our seasonal recipes for July: (just click the italicized text to view our recipe) Zucchini +Trumpet Pasta with Oregano Zucchini +Hearty Meat Sauce with Zucchini and Mushrooms +Pesto Pasta with Zucchini Ribbons and Fresh Tomatoes +And More! Tomatoes +Fresh Tomato…
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In Season in the Okanagan: June Edition!

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Blog Post, Recipes
Summer is here! Wondering how to use all these incredible fresh-from-the-farm eats? Check out our seasonal recipes for June: (just click the italicized text to view our recipe) Part 1: Strawberries +Summer Strawberry Pesto Pasta Salad +Strawberry Margarita +Strawberry Lemongrass Mint Dressing +And More! Spinach +Strawberry Spinach Salad Rolls +Creamy Spinach and Zucchini Pasta +Spinach…
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In Season in the Okanagan: May Edition!

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Blog Post, Recipes
Spring has sprung! Wondering how to use all these lovely eats popping up at the market and in the garden? Check out our seasonal recipes for May: (just click the italicized text to view the recipe) New Potatoes +Smashed Baby Potatoes with Garlic Olive Oil +Creamy Dill Mashed Potatoes +Chicken Souvlaki with Olive Oil Roasted…
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In Season in the Okanagan: April Edition!

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Blog Post, Recipes
Spring has sprung! Wondering how to use all these lovely eats popping up at the market and in the garden? Check out our seasonal recipes for April: (just click the italicized text to view the recipe) Asparagus +Asparagus Tart +Bacon and Asparagus Quiche +Salmon & Asparagus in Dill & Lemon Cream Sauce over Pappardelle +And…
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High Oleocanthal Kalamata Reserve is here!

OliveOilGuru2
Blog Post
Antioxidant powerhouse coming your way! Last year’s harvest of Kalamata Reserve took home first place in World Best Healthy EVOO Contest and in the Healthy Oleocanthal Composition category! This year’s harvest has even higher levels of oleocanthal and is expected to win again! …but what is oleocanthal and why does this make it so healthy?…
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COVID-19 Update on Olive Us Actions

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Blog Post
OLIVE US OIL & VINEGAR TASTING ROOM IS STILL HERE FOR YOU,  BUT IT’LL LOOK DIFFERENT FOR A WHILE Hi Everyone, As we all navigate through the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic is presenting, we’re continuing to make some quick and difficult decisions. Out of abundant respect and love for the health of people and…
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