Ca Olives

The following is a guest post by Dana Vento and is in partnership with the California Olive Committee. March is Women's History Month, a time to reflect and highlight the many contributions of women in our society. Today, I’d like to shed some light on a few women who have made one of my favorite snacks and ingredients, California Ripe Olives, possible. For starters, … [Read more...] about Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms with California Ripe Olives and Feta Cheese

It is time to put candles on the cake and to sing “Happy Birthday” to the great state of California! To celebrate this festive day of September 9th, I thought I’d pay tribute to one of the state’s tastiest gems, California Ripe Olives. First, a little history lesson, then we’ll dig into a super yummy recipe. In 1769, the first olive cuttings were planted in California … [Read more...] about Watermelon, Mint and Olive Salad

The following post was written by Lori Pace and in partnership with the California Olive Committee. The holidays are upon us and some of my favorite family recipes are being brought out of the recipe box. Well-worn and time-honored, there’s nothing quite like a recipe that has been passed on from one generation to the next. In the same breath, I find ingredients like … [Read more...] about Butternut Squash, California Ripe Olive and Apple Stuffing

The following post is in partnership with the California Olive Committee and written by Jen Rattie. October is here, the weather is cooling down and I couldn’t be more excited to break out my slow cooker. I have children that aren’t huge fans of vegetables and this appliance has been a miracle worker for getting them to eat healthier meals without even knowing it! Plus, with … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Harvest Pot Roast Dinner with California Ripe Olives

The following post is in partnership with the California Olive Committee. Summer is in full swing, which means swimming, sun and nonstop eats! While everyone loves a good burger, hot dog and guac and chips, why not shake things up with an ingredient that has some serious star power? And we’re talking about dishes that leave everyone saying, “Wow, can I have the recipe?” … [Read more...] about Eat Like a California Olive Farmer