Olivia's Oils & Vinegars

08/11/2026

Spice Profile: Rocky Mountain Rub

This juniper-forward blend brings a stunning, spring forest flavour to your BBQ. Very savoury with garlic, black pepper balanced with brown sugar, this rub is essential for a beef roast. It creates an incredible herbal crust after roasting or grilling.

https://www.oliviasonline.ca/products/rocky-mtn-rub?variant=39625469558851

08/10/2026

Dinner Idea: Cod Pistou

Pistou is the French version of Pesto, and probably hails more from the South of France.

Strong, firmly fleshed fish like Cod is a perfect match to this Parsley-forward marinade while the lemon and garlic help cut the oiliness sometimes present in the fish. I also love this recipe for chicken. I

n this video, I've tripled the batch as I have about 3lbs of Cod. Two meals are vaccuum-sealed and in the freezer for another day, the third was grilled for dinner.

Find the recipe on our website: https://www.oliviasonline.ca/blogs/recipes/cod-pistou

08/09/2026

Shrub of the Week: Strawberry-Apricot Sparkling Shrub

The colour of this shrub depends entirely on your fruit mix - more strawberry will create a pinker drink.

In this batch, we cheated more towards Apricot. Make your balsamic syrup, let steep, and then add to a glass and top with the sparkling water or soda or wine of your choice.

A gorgeous summer drink that savours the flavours of the Okanagan summer.

https://www.oliviasonline.ca/blogs/recipes/strawberry-apricot-balsamic-sparkling-shrub

08/07/2026

Olivia's has 2 locations to shop in Kelowna.

Visit our store or head to Mike's Produce in Guisachan Village where you'll find a great selection of classic Olive Oils, Vinegars and our Spice Merchant products.

08/06/2026

Recipe of the Week: Hot Harissa Cashews

Cashews have a natural sweetness that pairs perfectly with our Hot Harissa Olive Oil. The heat stays after baking, so these add a sweet and spicy note to an evening snack, a salad or a charcuterie board.

Prep time and cook time is about 30 minutes making these an easy addition for a last minute gathering. Consider filling a mason jar with these for a hostess gift.

https://www.oliviasonline.ca/blogs/recipes/harissa-roasted-cashews

08/04/2026

Spice Profile: Pacific Seafood

A fusion of Mediterranean and Thai flavours, the Pacific Seafood Spice blends citrus, sweetness, cumin and lemongrass for a balanced but full-bodied spice blend. A wonderful addition to a coconut curry but equally delicious sprinkled over fish or shellfish and vegetables.

https://www.oliviasonline.ca/products/pacific-seafood?variant=39625468575811

08/03/2026

Dinner Idea: Pre-Seasoned, Frozen Meal Packs

One of the biggest gifts busy families can receive is time - and one of the ways we make dinner a little simpler during the busiest of times is to pre-season and batch freeze. Olivia's Spice Merchant has so many incredible flavour blends - season your cuts and then package them up in dinner portions.

On a busy day, just grab a package and let it thaw in the fridge and it is ready for the grill or the oven. Here are few ideas for a bulk buy of chicken, pork or fish!

https://www.oliviasonline.ca/collections/spices-1

08/02/2026

Shrub of the Week: Blueberry, Lemon & Thyme

This shrub pairs our Sicilian Lemon white balsamic with fresh Blueberries and fresh Thyme. Make the shrub syrup and keep it on hand, infusing in the fridge to add to sparkling soda at any time.

https://www.oliviasonline.ca/blogs/recipes/blueberry-lemon-thyme-sparkling-shrub

08/01/2026

Our Shrub of the Week series continues in August with 5 great new flavours. Stay tuned every Sunday! Recipes are available on our website, Link in the Bio.

07/30/2026

Recipe of the Week: Neapolitan Flatbread

This is a quick & easy recipe for storebought flat breads - an incredible mouthful of flavour with very little prep time. Change the toppings for your own taste and use the balsamic drizzle to intensify the flavours.

Perfect light meal that uses store-bought flatbreads for an easy dinner on a busy weeknight. Ingredients: 6 oz Heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered 3 sprigs of Basil 1 Shallot, thinly sliced 6 oz Mozzarella, thinly sliced 2 Flatbreads 2 oz Marinara Sauce 1 oz Parmesan Cheese, shaved 1/2 tsp...