Olive Creek

On this day of remembrance, take a moment to honor our brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We are excited to reveal our new logo for Olive Creek! This updated logo reinforces our commitment to growing fresh, clean produce for the community.

On this 11th day of this 11th month, we want to take the time to show our appreciation to all of those who have served our country. As a veteran owned organization, we understand firsthand the sacrifice and commitment to something greater than themselves that they demonstrated throughout their service. To the veterans who are reading this, thank you for your service.

Happy Passover!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy New Year Friends!!
Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring, happy bells, across the snow:
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true.
Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Best wishes for the holiday season!

Best wishes to all for a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Fast and tasty: NY Times recipe: sprinkle olive oil in pan. Add cut up tomatoes, broccoli, lemons, feta, and red onion. Sprinkle with more olive oil. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, stirring once. Top with torn basil leaves (what else?) Serve over quinoa. Vegetarian and fast.

We grow small batches of hand clipped rosemary....here's what you can do with it:

https://www.foodandwine.com/seasonings/rosemary?&did=545588-20200726&utm_campaign=faw-the-dish_newsletter&utm_source=foodandwine.com&utm_medium=email&utm_content=072620&cid=545588&mid=37808340162

17 Fragrant Rosemary Recipes That Show off the Herb in All Its Glory Woodsy, piney and a little peppery, rosemary has an undeniably distinct taste, and one that goes just as well with rich, meaty dishes as it does with ...

Looks great....IF you can stand to turn on your oven!

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021277-sheet-pan-baked-feta-with-broccolini-tomatoes-and-lemon?campaign_id=58&em_pos=medium&emc=edit_ck_20200801&instance_id=20876&nl=cooking&nl_art=1&ref=headline®i_id=36347468&segment_id=35010&te=1&user_id=7c9eae42361b3e35d690bfb03440f9fe

Sheet-Pan Baked Feta With Broccolini, Tomatoes and Lemon Recipe When baked, feta gains an almost creamy texture, similar to goat cheese but with feta’s characteristic tang In this easy vegetarian sheet-pan dinner, broccolini (or broccoli), grape tomatoes and lemon slices roast alongside the feta until the broccolini crisp, the tomatoes burst and the lemon rind...

Here's a top of the stove recipe for a hot day:

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021135-spicy-clam-pasta-with-bacon-peas-and-basil?campaign_id=58&emc=edit_ck_20200726&instance_id=20594&nl=cooking®i_id=36347468&segment_id=34403&te=1&user_id=7c9eae42361b3e35d690bfb03440f9fe

Spicy Clam Pasta With Bacon, Peas and Basil Recipe In a pinch, canned baby clams make a very decent pasta ingredient There is great variation between different brands of canned clams — some are not salty at all, so bear that in mind when seasoning The liquid in the cans is not needed here, but you may save it for another purpose if you wish.

No basil, but lots of fun and good eating: French fruit tart. Great work, George!

https://houseofnasheats.com/french-fruit-tart/

Best wishes to you for a happy and safe Fourth of July. It's time for a basil martini!!

This recipe is based on butterhead lettuce,a staple in our lineup. You can skip the animal products if you like...

https://newengland.com/today/food/butter-lettuce-salad-with-cherries-goat-cheese/

Butter Lettuce Salad With Cherries & Goat Cheese Recipe -- Yankee Magazine In our view, the best salad recipes -- like this one for butter lettuce salad -- combine fresh greens with a mix of flavors and textures: sweet, creamy, nutty, salty. It's always a formula for success, and this one hits every delicious note.

Best wishes to all our beloved Dads

In honor of Memorial Day:

https://www.nps.gov/linc/learn/historyculture/lincoln-second-inaugural.htm

Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address - Lincoln Memorial (U.S. National Park Service) On March 4, 1865, only 41 days before his assassination, President Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office for the second time. Lincoln's second inaugural address previewed his plans for healing a once-divided nation. The speech is engraved on the north interior wall of the Lincoln Memorial.

Best wishes for a wonderful day!

The lettuce is looking good!

Here's a happy picture for difficult times: Red sauce on pasta with our basil and lettuce....enjoy!

Happy Spring to all!

Here's a recipe with some basil garnish. You can delete the bacon for a healthier dish

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pasta-fazool?did=483651-20200123&utm_campaign=faw-daily_newsletter&utm_source=foodandwine.com&utm_medium=email&utm_content=012320&cid=483651&mid=28927201703

Pasta Fazool This hearty soup is a riff on Italian pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans). Canned tomatoes and dried oregano make it perfect for any time of year.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, from ours

If you have any green tomatoes, try this:

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/roasted-green-tomato-basil-soup-in-sourdough?did=447452-20191022&utm_campaign=faw-the-dish_newsletter&utm_source=foodandwine.com&utm_medium=email&utm_content=102219&cid=447452&mid=25735559893

Roasted Green Tomato Basil Soup in Sourdough This gorgeous roasted green tomato soup gets a dose of basil and thyme before being served in a delicious sourdough bread bowl.

Basil can calm your stomach...

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/slideshow-health-benefits-houseplants?ecd=wnl_spr_092419&ctr=wnl-spr-092419_nsl-LeadModule_title&mb=0tpgJ44J2hfeWPxgRkYGLBXFE73IOX1ccGuJ3XKVq5U%3d

Slideshow: Health Benefits of Houseplants Houseplants that boost your mood, help you breathe easier, and keep away dust? Find out which indoor foliage can deliver health benefits.