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Our mission is to increase access to fresh, delicious plant-based foods made with clean ingredients to as many people as possible, in a way that respects people and preserves our planet for future generations. All our olive oils and vinegar are handcrafted with 100% clean, real ingredients, lots of love, and a splash of fresh California attitude to make everyday food taste extraordinary!
O Olive Oil Blog
1y ago
A standing O-vation for olive oil — the ultimate kitchen all-star A little olive oil goes a long way
What’s nutritious, delicious, and has the power to evoke excitement for healthy eating? Olive oil, of course! Whether you want to switch to better-for-you cooking oils or create healthy dishes that you crave (not cringe), olive oil is an almighty, all-purpose essential in home cooking. Dive in to discover all the ways olive oil can complement conscious eating and transform a healthy diet from dull to dreamy.
Turn to extra virgin olive oil for healthy home cooking
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO ..read more
O Olive Oil Blog
1y ago
3 practical pointers for eating light & healthy in 2023
Our recipe for success when it comes to eating well
Establishing or reviving healthy eating habits tends to rank high among New Year’s resolutions year after year, yet it is all too easy to avoid or forgo in this day and age. Just consider the endless supply of alluring alternatives. Grocery store shelves and frozen food aisles are filled with countless convenient options. Eating out on the town or ordering in with the swipe of an app for hassle-free fare is tempting and typically delicious, not to mention an excuse to skip kitchen ..read more
O Olive Oil Blog
1y ago
Surprisingly simple, sustainable & stunning ways to transform your home for Thanksgiving
Create an indoor autumn oasis with care and ease
Are you in search of Thanksgiving decorations that won’t break the bank, end up in landfills or take up precious storage space post-holiday? We can’t wait to share our secret with you!
Truthfully, our source for sensational autumn decor is no secret at all. Our suggestion: skip the stores and head outdoors! Explore your yard, garden, neighborhood park, nearby farm stand or a combination of outdoor spaces for endless inspiration. In our opinion, the inc ..read more
O Olive Oil Blog
1y ago
Tasty tricks and treats for a healthier Halloween
Festive, fun and flavorful recipes for all to enjoy
Heading to a Halloween party or hosting your own spooky soirée and in need of ideas for healthy shareable snacks and dishes that will delight all ages? Don’t let it haunt you! We’ve got a few clever options for you to consider.
While there’s nothing frightful about these flavorful olive oils, there’s something in the name of O California Blood Orange Olive Oil that screams Halloween. And, if you’re superstitious, O California Zesty Garlic Olive Oil or O California Roasted Garlic Olive Oil mi ..read more
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1y ago
8 Perks of a Plant-Based Diet
Plant-forward eating benefits your health and beyond
From health factors to personal values, there are many reasons why people from all walks of life are inspired to adopt dietary lifestyles that emphasize more plant-based foods and limit animal products. You may have even seen the topic of plant-forward eating and agriculture trending in the news, as experts are increasingly studying and sharing the advantages of primarily producing and consuming plants. In comparison to vegetarianism or veganism, plant-forward eating is less restrictive yet still yields powerf ..read more
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1y ago
Take advantage of an amazing autumn harvest
Discover what’s fresh in fall
There’s something incredibly special about autumn that makes us fall in love with this season year after year. We cherish the crisp, earthy nature of the air following the heat of summer. Bearing witness to the transformation of the trees as their leaves harmoniously shift in hue and create watercolor-like landscapes is simply breathtaking. Observing an autumn leaf delicately dancing in the wind as it falls downward to the ground below never gets old.
Most of all, we lust after the hoards of wholesome fruits and vegeta ..read more
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1y ago
O’s top tips for your summer grill
Befriend the barbeque
One of the many reasons we cherish summer is that we can’t resist the urge to get outside and fire up the barbecue. We savor smoky flavor and gush over gorgeous grill marks. Fruits and vegetables, flatbreads and pizzas, a variety of proteins — you name it — the options are endless. The barbecue is an amazingly versatile tool that offers an efficient way to cook all kinds of cuisine. Bonus: barbecuing outside often spares some of the misery of messy clean up and helps keep the kitchen cool. O the glory of grilling!
Here are a few of our ..read more
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1y ago
Summer spoils us with endless abundance
Learn what’s in season
At O, we love to shop in season when it comes to produce. Fruits and vegetables are their freshest during their peak seasons. While we love every season for the variety of goodies that each bring to the table, we have to admit that summer’s abundance makes it our favorite. Plus, who doesn’t love a good farmers market on a warm, sunkissed summer day?
Some of our favorite fruits and veggies that peak in the summer season include:
Apricots
Beets
Berries galore (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries to name a few ..read more