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Thank You, Lake Country!

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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…

Lemon Garlic Linguine with Clams

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Check the great selection of Pappardelle’s Pasta available at Olive Us! For this recipe, think Lemon Garlic Linguine, Lemon Pepper Linguine, or Lemon Chive Angel hair. 12 oz. linguine 2 tbsp. Olive Us Butter Olive Oil 1 tbsp. Olive Us Lemon Fused Olive Oil 1 tbsp. Olive Us Garlic Infused Olive Oil 3 cloves garlic,…

Spicy Korean Chicken Wings

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Ingredients: 2-3 lbs. of chicken wings salt ground black pepper 3 minced garlic cloves 3 tablespoons Olive Us Baklouti Chili Fused Olive Oil 1/2 teaspoon Korean chili powder, Gochugaru 2 tablespoons of soy sauce 1 tablespoon Olive Us Pomegranate (or Blackberry Ginger, etc) Dark Balsamic Vinegar 1 tablespoon of brown sugar 2 tablespoons water 1…

Pumpkin, Spice & Bourbon Bread

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Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 4 large eggs 1 cup Olive Us Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Orange Fused, Butter Olive Oil, etc 1 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup of brown sugar 1/4 cup of…

Stuffed Mushroom Caps Florentine

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6 medium portobello mushroom caps1 lb. bulk Italian sausage1 medium onion, diced4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves1 cup panko bread crumbs (1/2 cup reserved for topping)1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan1/4 cup Olive Us Garlic olive oil + 2 tablespoons1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to…

Rachel’s Summer Crostini

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Ingredients:Bakery Baguette cut into 8, 1inch thick slices. 2 large heirloom tomatoes cut in half and diced1/3 cup Olive Us Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)1 tbsp Olive Us Aged Traditional Balsamic Vinegar or Elderberry Balsamic Vinegar1/3 cup fresh basil thinly sliced1 clove fresh garlic dicedFresh cracked pepperDash of Kosher salt8 slices of Mozzarella…

Elderflower Lemon Olive Oil Cake

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Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour 2 teaspoons of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/2 cup of granulated sugar 1 egg white 3 eggs 1/2 cup of low fat milk 3/4 cup Olive Us Lemon Fused Olive Oil 2 tablespoons Olive Us Elderflower White Balsamic Vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1/2 cup of…

Caprese Salad with Cilantro Pesto and Pomegranate Dark Balsamic

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Cilantro Pesto: 1 large bunch fresh cilantro, stemmed, washed, and dried 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 4 green onions, white portion only, chopped 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded, ribs discarded, chopped (optional) 1/3 cup of Olive Us mild – moderate intensity Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) Juice from 2 small limes, about 1 tablespoon…

Pomegranate Balsamic Glazed & Grilled Rib-Eye Steak

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Oh yeah baby!  This recipe couldn’t be more simple or flavourful.  It also doesn’t hurt that rib-eye steak is an amazing cut of beef.  Due to its intrinsic marbling it’s also a forgiving cut even when slightly over cooked. Pomegranate Balsamic Grill Sauce 1/3 cup Olive Us Pomegranate Dark Balsamic 1/4 cup Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil 1…

Wedge Salad

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Ingredients: 1 head iceberg lettuce 6 slices bacon cooked & crumbled 1 tablespoon chives, diced Dressing: 4 tablespoons Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil 3/4 cup low fat buttermilk 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon 1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese Kosher salt Cracked pepper to taste Directions: Cook bacon and crumble when done – set aside Whisk…