Melanie Cedargren

Learn about all things vinegar in this class led by The Spicy Olive's owner Melanie Cedargren. Our balsamic vinegars are Ultra Premium, just like our superlative olive oils. Learn about the health benefits associated with our balsamic vinegars and their myriad of uses from salad dressings, to marinades, to drinks, cocktails and shrubs and even […]

Come join the Spicy Olive to celebrate the start of the new school year! Be pampered with a traditional afternoon tea featuring savories and sweets as well as delicious teas and 2 champagne cocktails, Mimosas or a Kir Royale. The class will include information about the products at the Spicy Olive and recipes you can […]

The August Spicy Olive Wine Experiennce  is sure to be one to remember! Test your wine knowledge in this unique wine experience. No, we won't blindfold you but all the wines served this evening will be blinded and it will be your job to sniff, swirl and taste to discern the varietal, region of origin […]

Que Syrah, Syrah. Whatever will be will be. The future's not ours to see,  que Syrah, Syrah! Join us for our September wine experience where we will explore the world of Syrah wines:  from Petite Syrah, foreign and domestic Syrah to Australian Shiraz. (And yes, we know that Petite Syrah is actually a different grape). […]

Join Melanie and Nicholas as they present a Halloween themed wine tasting! We will enjoy some wines with spooky labels but also ones that pair well with heartier foods that we enjoy with cooler Fall temperatures. Menu to include our fun Coroner's Board and other fun treats!

 Our  class scheduled on Nov. 14th sold out in 2 days so Rita has agreed to do a second class at The Spicy Olive! Rita Heikenfeld returns to The Spicy Olive with a class to help you prepare for holiday entertaining! Rita's classes are always very popular and we love to have her here! Menu: […]

Kick off the holiday season with great wines and foods to prepare you for the joyful holidays ahead! Melanie and Nicholas will be joined by Samuel Long of Taub Family Selections with some of his favorite holiday wine selections. The wines will be accompanied by some of Melanie's favorite holiday recipes.

Join us for a relaxing afternoon and be pampered with a Holiday High Tea. We will feature holiday treats with the teas served. This is a great opportunity for mothers and daughters to take some time for themselves in the midst of the busy holiday season. You'll also have an chance to do some shopping […]

This wine experience is all about Greece and the olive oil harvest trip Melanie experienced in Oct. 2023. We will enjoy the foods and wines that made this trip so memorable! We will enjoy wines from The Gofas Winery in Nemea ,Greece, a famous wine producing region in Greece. The wines will be paired with […]

This wine experience is all about Greece and the olive oil harvest trip Melanie experienced in Oct. 2023. We will enjoy the foods and wines that made this trip so memorable! We will enjoy wines from The Gofas Winery in Nemea ,Greece, a famous wine producing region in Greece. The wines will be paired with […]

Join Melanie for this informative class where you will learn the latest information on olive oil health benefits, how to cook with olive oil, how to use flavored olive oils in your cooking and taste and take home some great recipes for the upcoming Spring season! Menu: The Spicy Olive's Strawberry Spinach Salad The Spicy […]

France is in the spotlight this year, because of the Summer Olympics, so we thought we would take a trip through the wine regions of France with this Wine Experience! Join us to taste some fantastic examples of French wines paired with foods that highlight that country. Enjoy four wines paired with delicious French foods […]

The Spicy Olive returns to beautiful Italy to enjoy its wonderful and rich wines with savory foods from that country to compliment the wines! Foods will be paired with the wines Nicholas selects for us to enjoy this evening! Food to include : Italian Antipasto salad with cheeses and salami Lasagna or Manicotti for main […]

Join Melanie Cedargren to learn more about our balsamic vinegars! This cooking class will explore The Spicy Olive's balsamic vinegars, their health benefits and  how to use them to make fabulous balsamic vinaigrette, marinades and even cocktails that will add extra flavor to your Spring entertaining! Menu: The Spicy Olive's Superfoods Salad The Spicy Olive's […]

Join Dawn Pavuk and Melanie Cedargren for our 2nd Annual Mother's Day Tea Party. Treat your mother, friend or even a young daughter to a fun afternoon of good food and teas to celebrate Mother's Day! We will follow a traditional high tea format with a Savory course with finger sandwiches, quiche, and more. A […]

Chef Ryan Knuth returns to The Spicy Olive! Chef Ryan will demonstrate how to use his Mortar and Pestle spice blends with the Spicy Olive's olive oils and balsamic vinegars to create magical flavors in your foods! You will get to enjoy full servings of his menu. Menu: Wow Wow Caesar Salad Chili Maple Pork […]

Join Nicholas and Melanie as we enjoy the wines of Argentina paired with delicious wines from that country! Argentina loves wine and beef, that country has more cows than people per capita! Menu: Wines will be paired with the following dishes: Salad Grilled Sausages and cheeses from Argentina Skirt Steak with Chimichurri and Noquis (Gnocchi) […]

This is a great class for a father/son or daughter experience for Father's day!! Chef Ryan Knuth returns to The Spicy Olive with a cooking class for men (of course women are welcome)! This one has meat in every course!! Chef Ryan's favorite foods to cook all involve grilling and BBQ. In this class, he […]

Food with spice and wine that is nice- That's what South African cuisine is made of!! Join Nicholas and Melanie as we explore the wines and foods of South Africa! Menu: First Course: Salad course paired with a South African white ( Steen perhaps?!) Second Course: Boerewors sausage and South African Cheeses serve with Apricot […]

Join us to celebrate America in this edition of the Spicy Olive Wine Experience. American winemaker, Susie Selby, visited the Spicy Olive and captivated Nicholas and I with her wines and wine making skills! That visit inspired us to showcase an American winemaker with American foods in the month that we celebrate America's Independence so […]