Melanie Cedargren

This class is all about olive oil, its health benefits, what sets Spicy Olive olive oils apart from others and how to use them in your cooking. This class will […]

Join Nicholas and Melanie for a delightful evening enjoying Italian wines paired with summer foods from that country! We asked for your requests for a theme for our next Wine Experience and Italy was the winner! We will serve 4 Italian wines paired with foods that compliment the flavors of the wines. 3 Courses and […]

Rita Heikenfeld returns to The Spicy Olive with a menu perfect yet so easy you can cater the summer soiree yourself! Menu: Grilled Flat Iron Steak marinated with red wine and herbs Whole Wheat Orzo salad with summer vegetables, arugula and white balsamic vinaigrette Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas with Fresh Herbs Personal Pavlovas with Citrus […]

Join Nicholas and Melanie as we taste our way through Spain, enjoying delicious wine and food pairings from that country. Spanish wines we will be tasting: Albarino, Garnacha, Tempranillo and Monastrell. Proposed Menu: Spanish Gazpacho Tortilla Espanola Spanish Paella Dessert: Churros with Chocolate sauce      

Experience some special wines from the Mediterranean region paired with delicacies from the countries surrounding that beautiful sea! First Course: Tabbouleh Salad,  Hummus with Pita bread paired with Gofas White, Greece Second Course: Flatbread Pizzas paired with Sassoregale Sangiovese, Toscana Third Course: Grilled skewers served with rice and vegetables paired with Pasaeli K2 Aegean Red […]

Curry In A Hurry Cooking Class: Join The Spicy Olive as we welcome Triset De Fonseka, Chef and Cookbook author and Spicy Olive team member, Rochelle De Fonseka, who is also Triset's daughter, a cooking instructor and avid baker ! Quick, flavor-packed dishes from Sri Lanka. Effortless recipes with maximum flavor! Protein entree and side […]

Join Melanie and Nicholas to taste wonderful wines to enjoy during this Fall season, great wines to pair with pizza and football. Melanie will also celebrate Halloween with her special, spooky Charcuterie board (back by popular demand). We will also serve pizza and salad, and great wines to enjoy this Fall season! Join us for […]

Learn how to make a charcuterie board while tasting wine with Melanie Cedargren, owner of The Spicy Olive and Nicholas Gantenberg, wine director of both of Spicy Olive's wine shops, to celebrate the opening of our Montgomery wine boutique! You will taste four of our favorite wine selections for the upcoming holiday season and create […]

Join The Spicy Olive for a delightful afternoon tea, a great way to start the holiday season! We will serve traditional high tea cakes, finger sandwiches, scones and other treats accompanied by delicious teas but with a holiday flair! The class will also provide health benefits information about our olive oils and vinegars as well […]

Join Melanie as she helps you make sense of how to eat healthy with the new food guidelines. Melanie is putting together a class based on her previous classes: The Pink Ribbon diet, The Blue Zones diet, All Things Olive oil and her EVOO Chemistry classes will help you to understand why olive oil is […]

Join Melanie and Nicholas as we enjoy cozy French foods and delicious wines on Feb.19th 2026! Come in out of the cold and enjoy a Wine Experience that is sure to warm you up! Menu: Appetizer: French Brie with fruits, cracker and crusty French bread Salad course: The Spicy Olive's French Bistro salad dressed with […]

Join Nicholas and Melanie as we explore the wines and flavorful foods of Spain! Menu: Spanish Winter Salad with Oranges and Pomegrantes Charcuterie featuring Spanish Sausages and cheeses (Manchengo and others) Chorizo in wine and Gambas al Ajillo (Shrimp in Garlic and chili infused olive oil) and Albondigas (Spanish meatballs in a rich tomato sauce) […]

Our next Wine Experience will explore the "Land Down Under"! Join Melanie and Nicholas as we enjoy some exquisite wines from Australia and New Zealand  paired with foods that compliments those wines. Menu: First Course: The Spicy Olive's Festive Salad featuring kiwi fruit and macadamia nuts Second Course: Cheese and Sausage plate featuring BBQ Snags […]

Join The Spicy Olive for a traditional high tea to celebrate Mother's Day! The perfect event to celebrate the special women in your life; moms, grandmothers, daughters, special friends. We will be serving savory tea sandwiches, scones with Devonshire cream, jams and lemon curd and a course of sweet treats accompanied with pots of delicious […]

Join Melanie as she demonstrates lighter recipes for the Spring/Summer season! This class will prepare you for good weather entertaining! You will learn a few things about the health benefits of our olive oils and balsamic vinegars as well! Menu: Salad: The Spicy Olive's Super Foods Salad and The Spicy Olive's Grapefruit and Feta salad […]

To celebrate our Nation's 250th Birthday, The Spicy Olive's  June and July Wine Experiences will focus on delicious American wines and cuisine! Menu: Salad- The Spicy Olive's Red White and Blue salad paired with a California Sauvignon Blanc Second Course- Fried Chicken Tenders paired  with a New Mexican Sparkling wine made in the Champagne method. […]

In honor of America's 250th Anniversary, we are featuring American cuisine paired with outstanding American wines again in July! Menu: Salad Course: San Fransisco Cobb Salad 1st Course: Maryland Crab Cake with Remoulade Sauce and New Orleans Shrimp and Grits (cheese and cracker plate will be served to those that can't eat seafood) 2nd Course: […]

Join Nicholas and Melanie as we explore the foods and wines of Italy, one of our favorite wine regions! Menu: Salad course: Burrata and Balsamic marinated tomato salad served with Prosciutto wrapped melon Pasta Course: Lasagna Main Course: Chicken Marsala Dessert : Cannoli Each course will be served with an Italian wine that compliments the […]

Join the Spicy Olive for a delicious evening exploring the wines and foods of Australia! Menu: Salad course: Kiwi Strawberry Salad Seafood course: BBQ Prawns wrapped in Bacon with Garlic olive oil Main Course: Steak on the Barbie with Roasted Vegetables Dessert Course: Pavlova with Berries and Mango

Join Melanie to learn how to use The Spicy Olive's balsamic vinegars and olive oils to add Fall flavor to your meals! Menu: Harvest Salad Fall Skillet: with sweet potatoes, Brussels Sprouts and apples Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin Medallions Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice cream The food served will be paired with 2 wine selections. […]