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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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.
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: Marinated beef tenderloin with garlic, horseradish and rosemary or thyme Polenta with goat cheese and Greek herbs Roasted green beans with toasted hazelnuts (or […]
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: […]
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!
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). […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spend an evening in Spain, without boarding a plane, by joining us for an evening of Spanish wines paired with Spanish foods. We will pair traditional Spanish foods (tapas) with some delicious wines from that country. Menu: Charcuterie board featuring Manchengo cheese and other Spanish cheeses. Pipirrana- Spanish Salad Warm olives with Garlic, Rosemary and […]
Join us for a delicious pairing of foods and wines with chocolate! Menu: Chocolate and Cheese Charcuterie Board Seasonal Summer salad dressed with Dark Chocolate balsamic and Blood Orange olive oil Tender Chocolate Mole Braised Beef served with warm corn tortillas, cilantro and cotija cheese Chocolate Mousse served Fresh Cream and Berries and dark chocolate […]
Rita Heikenfeld leads this class that will prepare you for summer entertaining! Rita will make some of her favorite summer recipes adding lots of flavor using fresh herbs and The Spicy Olive's olive oils and balsamic vinegars! The Spicy Olive's classes are demonstration only, designed to teach how to use our delicious olive oils and […]
Bring your Mother or special friends to celebrate Mother's Day with The Spicy Olive. This class will be a relaxing afternoon to spend with mom! We will serve a traditional afternoon tea with tea sandwiches, scones, fresh fruit and cake but of course we will incorporate our delicious olive oils and balsamic vinegars into the […]
Melanie Cedargren, owner of The Spicy Olive, leads this class to help you get ready for lighter eating in the Spring and Summer months ahead! This class will inspire you to use The Spicy Olive's balsamic vinegars and olive oils in ways you haven't thought of before! Melanie will also include information about the health […]
Join us for an evening of Spring treats from Italy paired wines from that country! Anitpasto and Primo- Salad course with cheese plate paired with white wines from Italy Secondo: Main dish paired with red wines from Italy Dolce: Dessert
The Spicy Olive is pleased to introduce a virtual wine tasting event. We will host the wines of The Jackson Family, Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and Gardens. The virtual zoom call will headline Larry O'Brien, Master Sommelier of Jackson Family Wines. Special guest appearances by two of their fine winemakers will also occur. Susan Lueker, Bordeaux […]
