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July 2018 News »
June 30, 2018
The Murphys Mustard Company is a local business, making its own delicious types of mustards to the delight of all the locals and anyone else who appreciates great tasting mustards. Their Foothill's Fire Mustard uses Marisolio's Serrano Honey Vinegar as one of its ingredients. We've included two of their recipes in the recipe section, but check out their website for more of them at murphysmustard.com.
Roy's Seasonings is a small company in Murphys featuring natural blends of various herbs and spices to enhance the foods of your choice. Their blends use little or no salt and have no artificial ingredients. With their seasonings you will get pure, bold taste with no fillers, no color enhancers. What sets Roy's blends apart is that he uses an Italian herb base. His Poco Picante, shown here, adds the zip to his Crispy Chicken Recipe featured in the recipe section.
The Spice Tin is a most interesting store to visit on your next visit to 
downtown Murphys, The delicious smells of the spices can be detected in the air a block away. It has sooooo many fragrant and pungent olfactory delights awaiting you. Spices from all over the world can be found here, so there's no excuse for not finding your special, hard-to-find spice to perk up your next delicious recipe. Their website is thespicetin.com.
Since we celebrate jumping frogs at our county fair, it's only right that we feature frogs on our list of "fare time" specialties. You can have them anytime at Hillbillies Restaurant located on Hwy. 4 at the turn-off entrance to Murphys, CA. They're delish! Check out their menu on Facebook. Scroll down and click on Hillbillies Favorites and you'll find the Frog Legs.
Marisolio Tasting Bar, the sponsor of this newsletter, began with an olive orchard dream. After developing the 4000 tree ranch, learning how olive oil was made, producing four different varietals with her own label, owner Mary Lou Schuster decided it was time to market her oil along with other varietals 
and balsamic vinegars in a retail setting. The dream began in 2000 with 43 acres of bare land. Then 8+ years ago the retail store in Murphys, CA opened its doors. It now boasts an average of 33 olive oils, varietals and delicious infused varieties. An equal amount of balsamic condimentos, both dark and white, grace the shelves waiting for customers to taste their deliciousness. Take the virtual tour when you reach the website at marisolio.com.
If you find yourself in Murphys this summer, please visit our local shops and let them know you heard about them from us. And if you aren't close enough to travel to our area, Murphys Mustard, Roy's Seasonings, The Spice Tin and Marisolio Tasting Bar all have an online presence and do online orders.
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June News »
May 31, 2018
New Oils now on the shelves: The Nocellara, which is on sale this month, is a coveted variety native to Sicily! It has a lovely, distinct fruity aroma and floral hints. Pungent and spicy with slight, fleeting bitterness. This oil has middle notes of creamy green almond, artichoke as well as confectionary notes. A perfect choice for those that crave a little bite and fruitiness in one. The Biancolilla, also from Sicily, has lingering pungency and very little bitterness. This creamy oil has vegetal notes of artichoke and savory of herbs. A complex example of this olive variety.
Rubbing it In….In case you don’t have the time or inclination to make the rubs featured in this month’s recipes, we have lots of awesome already-prepared rubs for lamb, chicken, pork, beef and fish in our store. Just pop on in and make barbecuing a breeze.
May News »
April 30, 2018
Don’t forget to check out our Google Business Tour page. If you’ve never been to Marisolio, this will give you a very clear picture of our beautiful store and all the things we have to offer our customers. If you should find yourself in our area during vacation time, please stop by.
Be sure to look at our upcoming Cooking Classes by clicking on the Events Tab on our Home Page. We have 4 really interesting and varied courses lined up for you during May and June. If you’ve never been to one of our classes, this might be the time to give it a try. They always end up being a lot of fun. Bring your friends or come by yourself and meet some new people from the community. Hope to see you soon.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 5: Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May 8: National Teacher’s Day
May 13: Mother’s Day: We will be open to help you with gift selections
May 28: Memorial Day
April News »
March 31, 2018
Marisolio will be closed Easter Sunday, April 1st, so our employees can spend time with family and friends.
Marisolio’s Virtual Tour has gone live. Get the links for the 360 degree tour, the highlight stills and the map if you’ve never been to Marisolio and would like to visit.
Marisolio has some great new classes. Both in April and May, a new Chef to Marisolio, Chef Albert J. Hernandez, will be whipping up some delicious fare. Check out our Events page. Terry Richardson and Anet Reclusado, both regulars with Marisolio, will be teaching also.
March 2018 News »
March 1, 2018
NEWS
COMING SOON
New Oils: We have recently ordered three new Italian varietal olive oils to add to our wonderful array of international oils:
Ogliarola – Mild Intensity
Nocellara – Robust Intensity
Biancolilla – Medium Intensity.
As soon as we have them on the shelves, we will send out a special short blast to all of you so you can be among the first to taste these wonderful new oils.
Virtual Tour
For those of you who have never been able to personally visit our store, we have a special treat for you in the near future. We’re subscribing to Google’s Virtual Tour program which will take you through our front doors and into the shop. You’ll be 
able to see how our oils are stored in stainless steel fustis and the balsamics in ceramic crocks. A quick stop at our Pasta Corner will show you the beautiful artisan pastas that will ignite “pastability” ideas. Shelves laden with jarred olives, books, and linens will scream “olives” everywhere you look. Then, front and center, you will see the kitchen demo area with a large screen for audience viewing—-just like on the Food Network shows! We use that space for our popular cooking classes. After viewing the store you’ll definitely want to make it a must-see to visit us, either virtually or in person if you’re in the area. Along with letting you know when the new oils are ready for purchase, we’ll let you know when the Virtual Tour goes active and we’ll tell you how to access it. Stay tuned.
And now the best news for today, March 1st, it looks like we’re going to have a dandy of a storm, bringing snow and rain to the foothills. Finally we’re getting some winter!
February 2018 News »
January 31, 2018
NEWS
YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS…..For the entire month of February, ALL Olivella Beauty Products will be reduced by 15% for our LOVELY customers.
VALENTINE’S DAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018. One-Day Only Sale: 15% discount on all sale items (see the list below), in-store and online. We offer these items with LOVE for our customers. Remember, this is a LOVELY One-Day Only sale.
NEW CRUSHES IN STORE
These are not new oils to the store, but rather new crushes of Ultra Premium Chiquitita Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Portuguese Cobrancosa Extra Virgin Olive Oil. These wonderfully aromatic oils both come from Portugal. They are some of our most popular and certainly some of the most tasty of our olive oils. Plan to get them while they are at their freshest!
January 2018 News »
January 1, 2018
December News »
November 30, 2017
NEWS
This month we’re featuring our wonderful Olivella® skin care products, made from 100% Virgin Olive Oil. The legendary stories of olive oil for skin care are timeless with their origins dating back to early Greek and Roman civilizations. Olivella®’s skin care products are of the highest quality and contain anti-aging benefits and natural antioxidants (Vitamins A and E). They moisturize the skin, are hypoallergenic, have a soothing effect on the skin and leave no oily residue. During the month of December, when you buy 2 Olivella® products at the regular price, you may purchase a 3rd product of the same or lesser value for 50% off, while supplies last.
Did you realize that buying our “Collection” series of oils and balsamics can save a lot of money year round. The price of our Collections is always 10% less than buying the individual bottles by themselves. The collections make wonderful gifts, either as a group for one friend, or split up into an oil and balsamic for each of two friends, or an oil or balsamic for four individual friends. You don’t have to wait for a sale. The “Collections” are always on sale. Find a collection with your favorite flavors and SAVE all year long!
Don’t forget to look online for other gifts, too, such as our cookbook, Olive our Best, for those who don’t have a clue how to cook with olive oil. Another idea is our very popular 6-Pack Sampler featuring this winter’s best buys.
Our Cooking Classes resume in February. The first of the “new season” classes will cover Bone Soups and be taught by Bambi Porter aka Gypsy Cowgirl. The latest ideas in soup making come together with some “down home” comfort food for these cold, chilly days ahead of us. Watch for all the details in our January Newsletter.
November News »
October 31, 2017
NEWS
We now have our long-awaited, newly designed pasta racks! We hope you’ll find the pastas more visible and easier to select from the many amazing varieties of artisan pastas that we sell. Don’t forget, we also carry a large selection of gluten-free pastas.
Just shipped and arriving momentarily—-a beautiful assortment of olive wood gift items: cheese trays, cutting boards, bowls, etc. Come in early to buy the best gifts you’ll ever give.
The Cookbook Giveaway was fantastic. I was able to weed out many of my cookbooks to make way for new culinary interests. Now I just have to figure out a way to downsize a complete collection of Sunset Magazines that I have maintained since 1962. If anyone is interested, or if you know of a collector, contact Roberta at the store: 209-728-8853
October News »
September 30, 2017
Among old favorites on sale this month, Marisolio is also featuring its newest olive oil: Olive Wood Smoked Olive Oil. Savory notes of smoky olive wood are infused with the highest quality, fresh extra virgin olive oil to make our Olive Wood Smoked Olive Oil. Our smoked olive oil is all natural with no artificial ingredients, preservatives or refined carrier oils. The flavor of olive wood smoked is close to that of oak wood smoked. In Andalusia, Spain, oil wood is commonly used for grilling fish, poultry, meats, and vegetables. Use in potato salad, marinades, over poultry, in sauces such as BBQ, brushed on grilled meats, with vegetables and even pasta. Pairs well with Lemon White Balsamic, Pomegranate Balsamic, and Neapolitan Herb Dark Balsamic.
EVENTS
October 7: Annual Team Grape Stomping Competition
October 7: First Ever Cookbook Giveaway: I’ve been purging cookbooks from my collection and sooo…….for every bottle of either olive oil or balsamic condimento you purchase, you can select any book of your choice FREE!! All you do is show me your receipt and then you select your books. It’s a win-win. You get something and I am able to down-size my collection of cookbooks.
October 27: 2nd Annual Witch Walk
September News »
August 31, 2017
Mary Lou and her sister, Barbara, who jointly put out the newsletter are taking a mini-vacation this month so the news will be minimal.
During her vacation, Mary Lou will be working on a book purge at her home. She has many interesting cookbooks which she would like to share with her customers. On October 7th, Marisolio will be holding a special event to launch the fall cooking season. On that date, anyone who buys a bottle of oil or vinegar may choose one of her many cookbooks as a special gift. Each bottle you buy merits a cookbook. Buy 10 bottles and take home 10 cookbooks. Come early before the books disappear!
September 7th is the last Ironstone Concert of the summer, featuring George Benson and Kenny G: http://ironstoneamphitheatre.net/wired/cevent/george-benson-and-kenny-g/
October 7th is the day of the annual Grape Stomp in Murphys. This is always a lot of fun. Get your teams assembled and sign up. The registration is happening right now. Click here to get your registration form.
Check out our September/October cooking classes by clicking on the Events Tab above.
August News »
July 30, 2017
ALOHA…BIENVENU…TALOFA…BULA BULA
Get set, grab your leis, grass skirts, and Hawaiian shirts for a special Marisolio event:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4TH
SOUTH PACIFIC BLACK FRIDAY SALE
IN-STORE-ONLY
When you purchase any 750 ml bottle of oil or balsamic at regular price, you will get, absolutely FREE, a 200 ml bottle of oil or vinegar of your choice (excluding truffle, nut and seed oils).
In addition, we will be offering a select group of Olive Oils and Balsamic Condimentos at a HUGE 25% DISCOUNT!*
Other select items thoughout the store will also be discounted 25%!*
This is our way of saying “Mahalo” for your loyalty throughout the year!
*This discount cannot be combined with any other discount, i.e. Star Cards, Veteran, World Mark, or the monthly special oil and vinegar discounts.
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