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We Olive La Jolla's Grand Opening Weekend - April 9th & 10th - Jan 27, 2011
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GO RED with We Olive this Month!
A we mentioned last week, you can join We Olive in celebrating American Heart Month as we raise funds for the American Heart Association's "Go Red For Women" campaign. Heart disease and stroke are the leading cause of death of women as well as men.
Cardiovascular diseases kill more women than the next five causes of death combined. The American Heart Association believes taking action through education, research and awareness, will ultimately beat this statistic.
Heart disease is often preventable! The more thoughtfully you protect your
We Olive's locations in San Francisco and Paso Robles will donate 10% of store sales from February 5th through February 28th to the American Heart Association's "Go Red For Women"
American Heart Month is an excellent time to try out a more flavorful and healthier way of enjoying food by using artisan produced extra virgin olive oil. Heart healthy nutrition doesn't have to be bland and boring! Visit We Olive and let us show you how healthy and tasty the path to good health can be!
In addition to the donated percentages, please check out other things going on with We Olive stores across the state to bring awareness to The American Heart Association:
Paso Robles Store-
February 5th, 1-3pm "Meet the Grower"- We Olive Paso Robles welcomes Robbie Robbins of The Robbins Family Farm. Stop by and meet Robbie, and learn more about his artisan oils, and how you can ass more heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil to your life!
February 13th- Bring your sweetie by We Olive for a sampling of desserts made with EVOO, and delicious heart-healthy appetizers by Thomas Hill Organics, featuring fresh, local produce, and of course, more EVOO! Desserts served all day, appetizers from 11-3.
February 20th- "Meet the Grower" Bud and Peggy Chase will be joining us from Olive U Olive Oil Company with their Mission Manzanilla Blend EVOO, and for an extra "sweet" treat, Orange and Buckwheat Honey, made at the Olive U Ranch!
San Francisco Store-
In celebration of Heart Health Month, We Olive SF will host several live cooking demos, book signings, and Meet the Grower days to emphasize the importance of EVOO as a part of a heart-healthy diet. See below for dates & times!
Remember: Heart disease and stroke are the leading cause of death in women as well as men & a heart-healthy diet using extra-virgin olive oil is one very big step in the right direction!
"The Passionate Olive" Book Signing Feb. 6th
We are happy to announce author Carol Firenze of "The Passionate Olive" will be in-store Saturday, February 6th from 2-5pm. Her book describes 101 uses for olive oil..many of which are sure to surprise even the olive-aficionados out there!
Healthy Cooking with Chef Gass of McEvoy Ranch
McEvoy Ranch Executive Chef Gerald Gass joins us for two “Heart-Healthy Cooking” demos at 2pm and 3pm on Saturday, February 13th. Using McEvoy Ranch EVOO, seasonal produce & other local ingredients, learn how to make heart-healthy dishes for you and your family!
"New American Olive Oil" Book Signing Feb.14
What better day to celebrate heart-health month & raise money for a great cause than Valentine's Day? San Francisco food author & olive oil aficionado Fran Gage will join us from 1-4pm. Buy a copy of her book "The New American Olive Oil" for you or your loved one! Fran will also be sharing some of the heart-healthy goodies from her book!
Meet the Grower Days Feb. 20 and 21st
Miranda Coykendall of Lucero Olive Oil joins us from 2-5pm on Saturday, February 20th to help us introduce their Kalamata Extra-Virgin Olive Oil! Available in our stainless steel fustinos, fill up a We Olive bottle or bring in your own! Try this unique oil for only $1.25 per ounce! For a limited time only. "Starting off smooth with subtle notes of herb and artichoke, this oil fini...shes strong with a kick of peppery pungency. From Corning, California" Reuse, Refill, & Recycle!
On Sunday February 21st, Laurie Schuler-Flynn and Amy DelBondio of Hillstone Olive Oil will join us for "Meet the Grower" day from 1-4pm. "We are two friends who share an admiration for the age-old craft of producing olive oil and a passion for the art of food."
Cooking Demo & Olive Oil Tasting Feb. 27th
Gourmet vinegar & olive oil producer and chef Albert Katz of Katz & Co joins us on this day for a very special cooking demo! Learn to prepare & cook heart-healthy meals for you and your loved ones!
Patty Darragh from the California Olive Oil Council will be in-store from 2-5pm for a lesson on olive oil tasting! The COOC is dedicated to promoting quality extra-virgin olive oils made in California.
Ventura Store-
Our Ventura location will be donating 10% of sales on February 6 &13 to their local American Heart Association Chapter. A representative from their local AHA chapter will be in-store, providing information on heart-healthy living.
Additionally, on February 20th, heart healthy appetizers will be offered in-store.
Walnut Creek Store-
Our Walnut Creek location will be donating 10% of sales on February 5 & 6 to the American Heart Association.
Fresno Store-
Our Fresno location will be hosting Bozzano Olive Ranch on February 6th, from 11am-3pm, while they guide visitors through a tasting of their heart-healthy oils.
