Steve Tobey is the owner of the We Olive Ventura store. After 30 years as a building contractor, Steve decided it was time for a change. The store opened the day after Thanksgiving in 2008 to robust sales and has kept Steve more than occupied ever since! Steve loves the health and flavor benefits offered by California-certified extra virgin olive oils, but Steve's favorite thing about We Olive is the people. Most days you'll find Steve behind the bar sharing his love of the wonderful products the store carries. On the rare occasions that he is away, Steve enjoys spending time with his daughter Emily 20, a junior at UC Davis majoring in Chemistry and Justin 16, a high school junior and the marching band drum major. He also has two dogs, Buddy and Tobi (yes, Tobi Tobey) who dote on him! His current top three favorite products in the store are the Pasolivo Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the Channel Islands Italian Salsa and Sierra's Five-Chile Blend Dipping oil. One of the funniest incidents Steve recalls at We Olive involves trying to pour a new bulk oil into a fustino that somehow resulted in store manager and long-time friend Perry being about an inch deep in olive oil. Unintentionally, they learned that olive oil really does make a great shoe polish! Steve recommends trying the recipe below as a beautiful and flavorful appetizer or delicious snack. He served it at the store's grand opening to rave reviews!PASOLIVO ORANGES
Ingredients: 4 - 5 of oranges
pinch of sugar
freshly ground black pepper
Pasolivo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
loaf of fresh bread
Instructions: 1. Cut the oranges into slices about 1/2 inch thick. Arrange on a large plate or platter.
2. With a fork, press the orange slices to release some of the juice.
3.Sprinkle just a pinch of sugar over the oranges.
4.Generously drizzle with Pasolivo so that the oranges are covered in olive oil.
5.Pepper the oranges.
6.Cut the bread, and dip it onto the orange slices. You'll taste the oil, with a hint of fresh citrus.
You can also try this with lemons or grapefruit or any robust We Olive brand oil such as Koroneiki or Tuscan. Tucking basil leaves under the oranges adds even more color.
pinch of sugar
freshly ground black pepper
Pasolivo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
loaf of fresh bread
Instructions: 1. Cut the oranges into slices about 1/2 inch thick. Arrange on a large plate or platter.
2. With a fork, press the orange slices to release some of the juice.
3.Sprinkle just a pinch of sugar over the oranges.
4.Generously drizzle with Pasolivo so that the oranges are covered in olive oil.
5.Pepper the oranges.
6.Cut the bread, and dip it onto the orange slices. You'll taste the oil, with a hint of fresh citrus.
You can also try this with lemons or grapefruit or any robust We Olive brand oil such as Koroneiki or Tuscan. Tucking basil leaves under the oranges adds even more color.
Next up: Get Personal with Perry!
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