We are featuring wines from McNab Ridge Winery for the September Wine Experience! McNab Winery is in Mendocino County, California and is owned by the Parducci family. They have been making excellent wines there for several generations. We will be sampling several of their great wines accompanied by foods to bring out their best characteristics. […]
Melanie Cedargren, owner of The Spicy Olive, leads this class based on the Pink Ribbon Diet by Dr. Mary Flynn. This way of eating helps your body fight disease and prevent recurrence. This diet is heavy on whole grains, olive oil and vegetables and Melanie teaches you how to make delicious foods with this combo […]
David Cook returns to The Spicy Olive to lead a class full of late summer, harvest flavors! David Cook is the owner of Daveed's catering in Madeira and formerly owned Daveed's in Mt Adams and Loveland. David began his culinary career at the Maisonette in downtown Cincinnati. Menu: Class opens with tasting of David's Secret […]
Paleo Farm to Table: Have you wondered what all of the buzz is about when it comes to Farm to Table eating or following a Paleo lifestyle? Rebecca Denney, Chef and owner of Paleolicious and the Modern Farmhouse Kitchen will lead a class featuring farm to table ingredients grown and raised locally at Aberlin Springs Farm and […]
We will be sampling several of their great wines accompanied by foods to bring out their best characteristics. Join us on Thursday, October 17th 6:30pm for a memorable evening!
Let’s Party! The best appetizers and desserts for holiday entertaining. Everyone loves a party. All or parts of these recipes can be made ahead, guaranteeing fun time for the cook! Menu: Tamari almonds or cashews - with The Spicy Olive's Roasted sesame oil Pear […]
Let’s Party! The best appetizers and desserts for holiday entertaining. Everyone loves a party. All or parts of these recipes can be made ahead, guaranteeing fun time for the cook! Menu: Tamari almonds or cashews - with The Spicy Olive's Roasted sesame oil Pear […]
When: Thursday, November 21, 2019 Theme: Holiday Entertaining $35 per person and include 4 wines to taste, 3 food courses and recipes so you can prepare the food at home for your own celebrations!
SOLD OUT- Sorry this Wine Experience is full, details on February's Wine Experirence coming soon. Winter Wines: Wines to enjoy while hibernating and foods to match! Take a short break from being holed up in your home and join us to find some new wines to enjoy when you return to your winter hibernation !
Chef Ryan Knuth of Mortar and Pestle Spice Blends revisits one of his most popular classes with some new recipes and ideas. This class is perfect for those with gluten sensitivities or just interested in learning more about gluten free cooking. Menu: Gluten free flatbread with prosciutto, goat cheese, Frog jam and watercress salad Thai […]
Blue Zones are areas in the world where people commonly live into their 100's. What they eat is the key to their longevity. This class will explore their diet and make some delicious foods that Blue Zone people enjoy. Melanie Cedargren, owner of the Spicy Olive, will lead this class. Menu: Savory Chick Pea Snack […]
Join us for our February Wine Experience on February 27, 2020 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at our West Chester location. We will feature Spanish wines and tapas. Register early, this event sells out.
Treasure Hunter wines seek out "treasures" of fruit from highly sought wine makers, or extra juice from famous wine makers and sometimes even excess wine from those big name makers and then bottles it under the Treasure Hunter label. These are truly treasures when we come upon these wines. Recently, we had Treasure Hunter "Propaganda" […]
Join Chef Ryan Knuth for a reprise of his popular Breakfast for Dinner class. This class will inspire you with many recipes for your Easter Brunch! Menu: Homemade Granola parfait with lemon curd yogurt Catherine's Mix spice blend Roasted Vegetable Quiche with Chile Candied bacon and Breakfast potatoes Maple balsamic Bacon Cinnamon rolls.
Rita Heikenfeld returns to The Spicy Olive to inspire you with ideas for Casual Spring Entertaining! Menu: Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce Chopped Mediterranean Salad Savory Green Beans Lemon Posset with seasonal berries All attendees will enjoy a full meal with wine pairings, take home the recipes made in the class as well as […]
Rita Heikenfeld returns to The Spicy Olive to inspire you with ideas for Casual Spring Entertaining! Menu: Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce Chopped Mediterranean Salad Savory Green Beans Lemon Posset with seasonal berries All attendees will enjoy a full meal with wine pairings, take home the recipes made in the class as well as […]
Join Melanie Cedargren for an informative yet delicious class on how healthy eating can be protective against diseases like breast cancer and also as an aid as you fight chronic disease. This class is based on the book, The Pink Ribbon Diet, by Dr. Mary Flynn. Dr Flynn states that diets rich in whole grains, […]
At 5:30 on Saturday, November 21st, our Virtual Tasting will feature selections from Dry Creek Vineyard. One of the pioneers of grape growing and winemaking in Sonoma County, David Stare and his family have been making fine wine for nearly 50 years. Their National Sales Director, John Doxon, will lead us through four of Dry […]
The Spicy Olive starts the new year right with another Virtual Wine Tasting Experience. John Camacho Vidal, a USA Brand Ambassador for Italian Wine producers will lead the tasting with stories and wines from Italy (north and south). I understand Chris Hensey (now in Colorado) may join in the call as well. Call ahead for […]
Here is the Finger Lakes Lineup! It's a bit of a horizontal tasting on Riesling, sure to delight! Lahoma Vineyard, Riesling Bubbly Dry #356 2017 at $21.99 Residual Sugar 1.0% (Dry, not sweet), ABV 10.9% Estate Grown, Riesling Dry #239 2018 at $19.99 Residual Sugar 0.7% (Dry, not sweet), ABV 12.0% Geisenheim Clone #239, Ovid […]
