Olinda Olive Oil
I was a late bloomer to this product. It wasn't until two years ago I was told by someone that I needed to check them out. Many times I had passed by Jeanne at the Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market and never stopped to say hello, which is strange for me. I guess I always figured...how good could it be... I mean, It certainly wasn't local. I was wrong.
I am now a fan and buy it in bulk. Once I stopped and talked to Jeanne and found out the back story I was hooked. It is a small operation that the family purchased a few years back in California. 88 acres I believe. Everything they do is done with care and by them. This fits perfectly into what I believe in. I can't get everything I need for my cooking locally so when I source products from elsewhere I still try to buy the best for flavor and quality.
My favorite product is the Extra Virgin Olive oil. You can taste the freshness and the quality in every drop. Also, the brined and cured olives are amazing. The Martini olives are second to none and crazy addictive. The best for a Dirty Martini.
Jeanne is at many of the local markets around town selling their products and is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. We have gotten to know each other over the years and I have become a fan.