May 2021
Venice Store 101 W. Venice Ave, Suite 5, Venice, FL 34285 (941) 483-4200
Mon-Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Palmer Ranch 8459 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34285 (941) 926-1500
Mon thru Sat 10:00 am- 5:00 pm
May Events:

  • Free Sunset Yoga on the Beach
Venice Beach Nightly 7:00 pm-8:00 pm

  • Friday Night Concerts in the Park
7:00 pm Centennial Park Downtown Venice
May 14th- Dean Johanesen
*Friday Night Concerts are free and open to the public. Attendees are REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK during the entire concert. Everyone is asked to remain socially distant.
  • May 5th Cinco de Mayo
  • May 31st Memorial Day
Happy Mother's Day!
Sunday May 9th!
Featured Pairing of the Month:
Lavender Balsamic Vinegar and
Herbes de Provence Olive Oil

Reminiscent of idyllic, lazy afternoons puttering in a kitchen garden in the South of France, this fragrant and delicious pairing makes an amazing vinaigrette and marinade for lamb and chicken. Top notes of savory, thyme and bay leaf in the olive oil are the perfect compliment to the floral and herbaceous sweet lavender balsamic. Check out our recipes below and stop in for a complimentary sample!
Celebrate Mom with the Perfect VOOC Gift!
Flower Pot Tea Company Blooming Teas
Beautiful, blooming teas are created by gently infusing green tea leaves with fruit essence and wrapping them around delicate dried flowers. Sweet, earthy and caffeine free, enjoy the gentle aroma while watching the magic unfold and "bloom" in your teapot.
VOOC Gift Sets Starting at $12.95
Our Venice Olive Oil Co gift sets, dipping sets and pairings make a delicious, always welcome gift. Choose from our customer favorites or allow our knowledgeable staff to customize something special for you.
Olive Oil Based Bath and Beauty Products
Venice Olive Oil Co. Body Creme- $10.95
Oatmeal Milk and Honey or Pear
Deep skin moisturizer with Chamomile Extract. Decadent hydration for dehydrated skin.
Organic-Cruelty free-Vegan
Use the proven health benefits of EVOO, to nourish and enrich the body and soul. Featuring:
The Olive Oil Skincare Company
Cali Cosmetics Company
Starting at $8.95
Venice Olive Oil Co Pink Himalayan Salt Scrub -$10.95
Verbena or Lavender
Moisturizing body scrub.
Organic-Cruelty free-Vegan
Make Mom's Happy Hour Extra Happy!
Camp Craft Cocktails-$17.95
Create delicious, easy-to-make craft cocktails. Add 12 oz. of alcohol, refrigerate for three days, and shake before serving. Sealed in a glass jar, it's perfect for gifts and gatherings.
Olives and More Olives!
Jazz up Mom's martini with a Lemon-Stuffed Olive! Or maybe Blue Cheese Stuffed or Whole Garlic Stuffed, or Orange Stuffed!
VOOC's Summer Cocktail Sampler - $24.95
Starring: Cara Cara Orange, Elderflower, Peach and Sicilian Lemon Balsamic Vinegars. Recipes include: Elderflower gin Sour, Peach basil Fizz, Midsummer Night Sangria and Cucumber Gin Lemonade
Spotlight on EVOO's from Portugal!

We are excited to offer several amazing extra virgin olive oils from Portugal this season. Chiquitita is a returning favorite and is featured at local restaurants; Made in Italy, Napule, Chianti's and Luccarelli's. We also have a floral and herbaceous Cobrancosa, a rare and complex Lentrisca and our staff favorite a creamy and delicious Galega!
Phoenician and Greek traders first introduced olive tree cultivation to Portugal in 800 BCE and the industry continued to flourish through the centuries under agriculture-friendly Roman, Visigoth and Moor rulers. In1986, the entry of Portugal into the European Community initiated an emphasis on the modernization of mills and large olive groves.
Today Portugal ranks seventh in world olive oil production volume and is a frequent winner of gold and silver medals at international olive oil competitions.
Call Ahead or Let Us Ship for You!
Call ahead and we will be happy to have your order boxed and ready to go for you! We also offer shipping for a flat rate of $12.00.
Gift cards and E-Certificates are available in store or on-line. Starting at $35.00.

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Happy May!
These easy and delicious recipes really let our pairing of the month- Herbes de Provence Olive Oil and Lavender Balsamic Vinegar shine. Our Provencal Vinaigrette is amazing drizzled over spring mix lettuces, garden-fresh sliced tomatoes or brushed over asparagus on the grill!
Provencal Vinaigrette

1/2 cup Herbes de Provence Olive Oil
1/4 cup Lavender Balsamic Vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
VOOC Lavender Sea Salt
black pepper

Whisk the oil, balsamic, mustard, shallot and garlic together until well blended.
Add salt and pepper to taste.

Herbes de Provence Balsamic Chicken
 
3 tbsp Herb de Provence Olive Oil
6 chicken thighs, bone in
1/2 tsp VOOC Lavender Sea Salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp Lavender Balsamic Vinegar
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp honey

 
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the pan.
Saute 5 minutes until golden and flip to brown the other side.
Stir in the balsamic vinegar, water and honey.
Bring to a simmer, and cover.
Allow to simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Turning frequently.
Remove the lid and continue cooking 5 minutes until the juice is reduced.
Serve with pan juices on the side.
Lavender Balsamic Braised Lamb Shanks
 
4 lamb shanks, seasoned with salt and pepper 
4 tbsp Herb de Provence Olive Oil
1 onion, chopped 
2 large carrots, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped 
1 cup red wine
2 cups chicken broth
3 tbsp Lavender Balsamic Vinegar

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat.
Brown the lamb shanks in two batches and transfer to a plate.
Lower the heat and add onions, carrots and garlic to the Dutch oven and sauté until the onions and carrots are softened.
Add the wine and simmer, stirring frequently, until liquid is reduced to 1/2.
Return the lamb shanks to the pan and stir in the broth and balsamic vinegar. Allow the liquid to come to a boil and then reduce heat to just a simmer.
Cover and continue simmering 1 1/2 hours, occasionally turning the shanks.
Remove cover and simmer 1 hour more, or until mouthwateringly tender.  
For more delicious recipes, sales and new product information, visit our website at: www.veniceoliveoil.com