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Join us for, “The Art of Artisan Cheese; the Tasting Experience!“

Join us for a delicious tasting adventure as Olive Us Oil & Vinegar Tasting Room partners with cheese expert, Mr. David Beaudoin, for “The Art of Artisan Cheese; the Tasting Experience!“  During this evening event, David will share his extensive knowledge and unbridled passion for cheese as he guides you through eight paired tastings of…

Olive Us Roasted Cabbage

Try roasting cabbage with our super simple recipe and  make the most of this inexpensive and often underappreciated veggie! Ingredients: 1/2 – 1 cabbage, cut into 1/4  – 1/2  inch thick steaks or slices 2 – 3 Tablespoons Olive Us Tuscan Herb Olive Oil {https://shop.oliveusoils.com/tuscan-herb.html }, or single varietal EVOO, Garlic Olive Oil, Butter Olive…

Olio Nuovo Peasant Loaf

Hot out of the oven, imagine the herbaceous perfume of Olio Nuovo, the freshest first crushed olive oil of the season!  This loaf incorporates fresh extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) as well as a drizzle both when going in the oven and after coming out. The recipe below will work in a bread machine, stand…

Lemon Parsley Mafaldine Pasta with Prawns & Olive Us Pesto

We LOVE pesto!!  On tonight’s menu is pesto and prawns! This is an easy and fast meal with delicious homemade pesto. Olive Us Pesto recipe: 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan Reggiano or Grana Padano (shredded or cut into 1/2″ cubes), approximately 1/4 cup grated 1/3 cup slivered almonds (or walnuts or pine nuts) 2-3 cloves of…

Fresh Fava Bean & Goat Cheese Pesto

This pesto sauce can be used over pasta, on bruschetta, or as a dip for veggies.  Try it as the sauce base for this thin crust pizza…https://oliveusoils.com/grilled-thin-crust-pizza-with-fresh-fava-bean-pesto-arugula-salad-with-gremolata-vinaigrette/ 3 pounds fresh Fava bean pods (Broad Beans) 2 large garlic clove, crushed 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup Olive Us…

Blueberry Lemon Agrumato Paletas (Popsicles)

Thanks to Rachel Bradley-Gomez for sharing her recipe for irresistibly refreshing and delicious Paletas (Popsicles)! 2 cups fresh whole blueberries, washed 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons Olive Us Lemon  Fused (Agrumato ) olive oil 1 cup whole milk yogurt 1/2 cup honey Place the blueberries in a medium sauce pan over medium heat…

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds…there’s always lots, so make more than one batch and play with the possibilities!!  Ingredients: 8 c. salted water, we recommend about 2 Tbsp sea salt 2 c. pumpkin seeds 2 tsp. Olive Us olive oil (so many will work!) A dash or two of Worcestershire 1-2 tsp. Olive Us Roasted Garlic Sea Salt Or…

Honey Ginger Balsamic Glazed BBQ Ribs

These rich flavours add sweetness to those tender ribs! Looking for a little heat??  Add a splash of one of the spicy olive oils from the Olive Us collection such as Chipotle, Harissa, Baklouti or Cayenne! Marinade For the Ribs: 4 racks (8 pounds) baby back ribs 12 garlic cloves, mashed or minced 3 Tbs.…

Lake Country Chamber of Commerce Fills the Tasting Room!

Olive Us Oil & Vinegar Tasting Room in Lake Country was excited to host the Lake Country Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours! So many local business members filled the tasting room, chatted with fellow business owners and met new local entrepreneurs.  Being the fastest growing community in B.C., is easy to understand that there’s…