Rivi’s, is the newest restaurant in Oakdale, now serving our oil for dipping and with their hummus dish! This upscale wine/beer cafe is the project of Paul and Amy Rivera who also created the restaurant to be a family-friendly place to enjoy light, local…
During our 2014 harvest, The French Olive had the privilege of being interviewed, photographed, and featured in the 2015 September/October issue of California Bountiful magazine. Our group picture is on the cover! The article story was written by Christine Souza, photographed by Richard Green…
This very rich, but easy, deconstructed salad makes it a great weekday meal. The creme fraiche brings a wonderful tang to the dish, but you can substitute Greek yogurt if you wish. Serves: 4 1-1/2 lb. small waxy or red potatoes, scrubbed Salt 2…
This recipe is a favorite of ours as a side dish or as a vegetarian main entree. It is a quick dish to make and the ingredients are usually on hand in our house. The crushed red pepper flakes add a little spicy zing…
Each week the Star Market in Salinas, Ca. publishes their food specials, in-store events, and advertises local fundraiser events held at the store. Last Saturday, we were the in-store happening – meet the owners of The French Olive and taste our oil! We met…
Lemon & Rosemary Olive Oil Cake Chef Mitch at UC Merced college prepared a cake like this for the monthly Special Luncheon he prepared with our oil last fall. It a light, aromatic cake that is easy to make and delicious to eat. The…