06/06/2026
Hello Friends!
To us, June means kicking off outdoor grilling season and celebrating grads & dads. Whether you're hosting barbecues or packing coastal picnics, our ultra-premium olive oils and balsamics are a perfect companion. Before grilling, I love marinating steak, chicken or fish in one of our flavored olive oils to enhance the flavor of the finished dish. The Olive Wood Smoked Olive Oil is also a particular favorite this time of year and is featured in our Flavors of the Month. Plus, we really happy to announce the the super popular Watermelon Rose' Balsamic is available again! We'll carry it for a few months on our "specialty" shelf.
Other immediate news includes that today, June 6, there is a parade in Snohomish that starts at 10am on First Street. Normally, it is finished by the time we open at 11am, but if not, the officer at the intersection can let you access our parking lot.
Also, we're very pleased that today, June 6th, from 11am - 5pm we are offering a Flavor & Fashion Pop-Up. Leslie Case, who owns Cabi clothing, and is a friend in the Snohomish Chamber, is presenting her clothing line at our shop, so when you come in to stock up on your oil & balsamics be sure to check out her high-end clothing options. She'll be on-site to answer any questions. Come by and check it out!
I hope you have a delightful June filled with family gatherings as you celebrate those special grads & dads in your life. We look forward to seeing you in our shop soon.
If you're here only for the recipes, head straight towards the end of this message to explore some tasty ones. Many more are on our website at abitoftaste.com/recipes.
Warmly,
Debe & the team at A Bit of Taste
See below for:
1. Our latest news
2. Product news
3. Substitutions for flavors we've said goodbye to
4. Celebrate National Strawberry Shortcake Day (6/14), Father's Day (6/21), and National Candy Month (the whole month!)
5. Flavors of the Month
6. New Item
7. Recipes, recipes, and more recipes
8. Customer Corner
Our Latest News
Snohomish Farmers Market
The Farmers Market is in full swing every Thursday through October 29, 2026 from 3-7 p.m. Come see us before or after your visit to find wonderful ways to use oils and balsamics with your market purchases! More information can be found at snohomishfarmersmarket.com (https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.com/) While we are not physically at the Farmer's Market, we will again offer our BOGO special all day every Thursday during the market season. This year the offer is Buy One medium (375ml) bottle of oil or balsamic and Get One 50% off. Mix and match flavors and options.
June 6 is the Snohomish Wine Walk from 4-8 p.m. We will be open our normal hours, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Find more information at historicdowntownsnohomish.com/winewalk (http://www.historicdowntownsnohomish.com/winewalk) . There is also a parade at 10am, but it is usually finished by the time we open at 11am.
June 25, Snoho Art Walk, 5-8 p.m. We will be open our normal hours. Find more information at snohoart.com/snoho-art-walk (http://www.snohoart.com/snoho-art-walk) .
July 4, Independence Day Snohomish Flag Procession, starts at 10 a.m. What a great way to start our 250th year as a nation, watching the flags go by! The parade starts at 1st Ave and D Street. We'll be open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We don't believe there will be any issues with parking as it appears the procession will head east on First Street and not impact accessing our parking lot.
2% discount for customers who pay with cash:
None of us like those added fees for using a charge card, but it's difficult for businesses to take on those fees. So, instead of up-charging you, we're offering a 2% discount for those of you who prefer to use cash. This discount has begun and is available anytime.
Product News
Extra Virgin Olive Oil update: Our ultra-premium extra virgin olive oil table is always changing with the freshest olive oils available. A few new olive oils from the northern hemisphere have arrived. They are on our website, and listed below. Please check at abitoftaste.com, or call or email, if you'd like the latest information.
Great news: Our highest biophenol EVOO is the newly arrived organic Chetoui EVOO (https://www.abitoftaste.com/product/chetoui-evoo-organic/215?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=19) , with 733 ppm. This oil is reminiscent of a Northern Italian style and displays a spectacularly aromatic nose with savory notes of wheatgrass, artichoke heart and ample bitterness. It is sure to please those of you who like a robust style of olive oil.
A new Portuguese Koroneiki (https://www.abitoftaste.com/product/koroneiki-evoo-robust/50) EVOO from the current crush is now available and we also have a robust Picual (https://www.abitoftaste.com/product/picual-evoo-robust/245) .
We also have Arbequina (https://www.abitoftaste.com/product/arbequina-evoo-mild-to-medium/153?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=19) , Barnea (https://www.abitoftaste.com/product/barnea-evoo/188?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=19) , Frantoio (https://www.abitoftaste.com/product/frantoio-evoo-medium/713?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=19) , and Coratina (https://www.abitoftaste.com/product/coratina-evoo-medium/159?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=19) EVOO's available. And a new mild Arbosana (https://www.abitoftaste.com/product/arbosana-evoo-mild-/500) arrived recently.
~ Good News! The very popular Watermelon Rose' Balsamic (https://www.abitoftaste.com/product/watermelon-rose-balsamic/LQCJBE3QZKRBMH3LHI5WIBRZ) is back! We plan to carry this for a few months since it was so popular last year. Our favorite pairing with it is our Persian Lime Olive Oil.
Did your favorite olive oil or balsamic disappear?
Every now and then, our supplier will discontinue a flavor so we can no longer stock it. What are you to do when you come in to replace your stash and it's gone? Here are some items we can no longer get/stock and their best substitution.
~ Lavendar Dark Balsamic: it's unique, so best substitution is Traditional Dark Balsamic
~ Elderberry Dark Balsamic: Raspberry or Black Cherry Dark Balsamic
~ Black Currant Dark Balsamic: Raspberry or Black Cherry Dark Balsamic
~ Umeboshi Plum White Balsamic: Elderflower, Apricot or Peach White Balsamic
~ Mani Orange Olive Oil: Blood Orange Olive Oil
~ Pinot Noir Specialty Vinegar: Lambrusco Wine Vinegar
~ Serrano Honey Vinegar: nothing like it, so best substitution is a mix of Honey Ginger White Balsamic and Jalapeno White Balsamic
~ Thyme, Sage, and Oregano Olive Oils: Wild Mushroom & Sage is a good herbacious olive oil to substitute. Or try Oregano White Balsamic paired with any EVOO for that wonderful oregano flavor.
June
National Strawberry Shortcake Day, June 14
Give the Strawberry Shortcake recipe (https://www.abitoftaste.com/s/stories/balsamic-infused-strawberry-shortcake) we adapted from rachelrecipe.com a try!
Father's Day, June 21
Dads love all kinds of food, but because their day is in June, we tend to think barbecue! See the recipe below for Sweet-Heat Chimichurri Pineapple Steak Skewers (https://www.abitoftaste.com/s/stories/sweet-heat-chimichurri-pineapple-steak-skewers) . Barbecue becomes him.
National Candy Month (yes, the whole month of June!
Someone understands that candy should get a whole month, if not the full year!) Check out our sweets here. (https://www.abitoftaste.com/shop/snacks-sweets/JSSVI2HYMGVCIP4TZ4WBVMGP)
We always like to feature some recipes for past flavors of the months, or other products we carry year-round. See below for two delicious recipes using our Strawberry Balsamic (sold out) and Chimichurri Verde Olive Oil (some still available)
June Flavors of the Month
Restocked Item
For the latest on new products, you can check out the New Items (https://www.abitoftaste.com/shop/new-items/7?page=1&limit=30&sort_by=created_date&sort_order=desc) drop down menu under "Shop" on our website abitoftaste.com.
RECIPES
Check out our recipes below for Strawberry Shortcake to celebrate National Strawberry Day (i.e., any day you can get them!) and steak skewers for Dad's Day. As always, recipes are added throughout each month, so keep checking our website for more delicious items!
Customer Corner
What's your favorite flavor combination? How do you use our oils and balsamic vinegars, or our gourmet foods? Customer Corner is where we share your tips and suggestions!
Plan ahead for Avocado Day on July 31! Connie's favorite ways to enjoy are:
~ Slice avocado in half and remove seed. Liberally drizzle your favorite EVOO over the top and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Take it up a notch and add bay shrimp in the seed pit!
~ Mash half an avocado on a slice of toast and drizzle your favorite EVOO over the top and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Perfect on its own or add a poached or fried egg for a full meal deal.
We love to hear from you and get ideas of how you are using your favorite products. Drop us a line at [email protected], if you have a suggestion you'd like us to include here, or simply share it with us the next time you are in the store.
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