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Olive Us Is Hiring: Tasting Room Associate

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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…

In Season in the Okanagan: July Edition!

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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…

In Season in the Okanagan: June Edition!

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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…

In Season in the Okanagan: May Edition!

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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…

In Season in the Okanagan: April Edition!

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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…

Chocolate Layer Cake

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We love making layer cakes on birthdays and special occasions when you want a beautiful centerpiece to gather around. This chocolate cake is moist and rich, but not too sweet.* It’s generously covered with dark chocolate espresso frosting that will leave you licking the plate! Cake: 1 cup boiling hot coffee 1 cup unsweetened cocoa…

Ratatouille

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Just like out of the movie, this ratatouille delivers on flavour and looks beautiful too! It’s perfect for a late summer harvest of zucchinis and tomatoes, but can be made anytime you have the produce on-hand. It’s easiest to slice the vegetables with a mandoline, but with some patience it can easily be done with…

Lemon Pesto Orzo Soup

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This delicious soup is creamy and super easy to make. A fast, weeknight meal that the whole family will love! Ingredients: 3 Tbsp Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil (or Basil, Lemon, or Tuscan Herb) 1 shallot, diced 6 cloves garlic, smashed Chili flakes, to taste 2 Cups dry Lemon Garlic Orzo (find it at Olive…

Buttery Olive Oil Hollandaise Sauce

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Delicious over Sunday morning eggs benny, asparagus, or any of your favorite savory brunch eats! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice (warmed) 3 egg yolks 1 cup Olive Us Butter Infused Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Olive Us Garlic Sea Salt A pinch of paprika or cayenne pepper (optional) Fresh ground pepper to taste Add…

Lemon & Rosemary Grilled Halibut

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A great treat to share with family or friends! Perfect alongside fresh, local asparagus, risotto or wild rice, and a fresh salad! 3 tablespoons Olive Us Champagne Vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice Zest of one lemon 3 tablespoons Olive Us Single Varietal Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or Rosemary, Leek, or Garlic) 1 tablespoon…