First Cold Pressed - What Does It Mean?

The Fallacy of "First Cold Pressed" Many olive oil brands put "first pressed" and/or "cold pressed" on their labels-- but what exactly do those terms mean? Unfortunately, some companies add words like these on their...

What We've Learned at Texas Olive Ranch from Farming in 2022: We Grow Best Together

We're farmers of ingredients. Folks who throw our sweat and tears into hundreds of acres of orchards and vineyards that bring y'all quality products that are a part of a whole, a part of your...

Sizzling Lemon Garlic Oyster Mushrooms

What we love most about mushrooms? How they make such a luscious meal in such a short time. We're learning everything we can about the oyster mushroom lately -- of course we had to pair...

Blackberry Brownies with Roasted Pears

This sweet & fruity recipe is satisfying all our holiday cravings this season! Our Blackberry Brownie Recipe with Roasted Pears is a party favorite!

Savory Snow Days Recipe

What are we savoring this winter? Our new, favorite and downright the best Dutch Baby recipe! We pulled out an old stack of notecards with tiny, cursive writing on it this morning and flipped through...

Our New Flavors Are Inspired By Those Passing Down Tradition Through Dishes

Growing up, my grandmother would flip through a stack of hand-written recipe cards before every meal. She took the time to sit on her porch or looking out of the window in her living room...

We're Turning 17!

Birthdays always tend to be times that feel like a scrapbook, a look back at where we've come from and the times that got us to where we are today. This birthday has felt like...

Grandma's Homemade Mozzarella

We think the best recipes are those passed down through generations, where years of love, trial and happy mistakes have perfected the process that make food so great! When it comes to enjoying olive oil...

A Revolutionary Way to Eat: A Guide to Eating Local in Texas

It’s no surprise that the “eat local” movement has taken hold in Texas. Eating local is about having pride in your home, believing in self-reliance, and supporting the local economy - so it’s natural that...