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WILD GROVES LAUNCHES! View the KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN! img

WILD GROVES LAUNCHES! View the KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN!

Date: September 13, 2016

September 13, 2016 Today is the official launch of Wild Groves, my family’s new Olive Oil and  Gourmet Food company.  We couldn’t be more excited! It’s been 9 months in the making… hustle, blood, sweat and tears… and here we are. We are launching with a KICKSTARTER campaign, please view it here:   We are […]


My First Interview with Patricia Darragh of the California Olive Oil Council – Certified 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil Through the “Seal Program” img

My First Interview with Patricia Darragh of the California Olive Oil Council – Certified 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil Through the “Seal Program”

Date: August 27, 2016

Patricia Darragh – Executive Director of the California Olive Oil Council (COOC) Berkeley, CA We discuss “Certified 100% EVOO” & the significance of the “Seal Program” The COOC is a trade association with the mission of encouraging the consumption of certified California extra virgin olive oil through education, outreach and communications. The COOC is committed […]


DON’T Re-use OLD Olive Oil Bottles in Your Kitchen! img

DON’T Re-use OLD Olive Oil Bottles in Your Kitchen!

Date: February 19, 2016

I know you like that bottle…but DON’T Re-use OLD Olive Oil Bottles! A QUICK TIP: I see this happen all the time, where you love that bottle, the look, the shape, how the oil looks inside it, but please, don’t re-use bottles of olive oil that have sediment in the bottom.  If it’s clean (no sediment, […]


OF6 – Olio Nuovo Tasting with California Olive Ranch – from Artois CA img

OF6 – Olio Nuovo Tasting with California Olive Ranch – from Artois CA

Date: February 10, 2016

Tasting California Olive Ranch’s 2015 Olio Nuovo – from Artois California In this episode of the Olive Fantastic Video Blog, I’m tasting Olio Nuovo from California Olive Ranch (COR), located in Artois California.  They call it “Limited Reserve,” but it’s fresh Olio Nuovo to us! Name: Limited Reserve Variety/Blend: Arbequina & Koroneiki Date Harvested: October 2015 Bottle Size/Format: 500ML/Square/Antique Green/ROPP Cap […]


OF5 – Olio Nuovo Tasting with Bozzano – from Stockton CA img

OF5 – Olio Nuovo Tasting with Bozzano – from Stockton CA

Date: January 15, 2016

Tasting Bozzano’s 2015 Organic Olio Nuovo – from Stockton California In this episode of the Olive Fantastic Video Blog, I’m tasting Organic Olio Nuovo from the Bozzano Family, located in Stockton California. Name: Organic Olio Nuovo Variety/Blend: 100% Organic Leccino Date Harvested: November 2015 Bottle Size/Format: 500ML/Antique Green/ROPP Cap + Pour-Spout Insert Price: $29.75/500ML bottle Nose: 2 out of 3 – Big green […]


OF4 – Olio Nuovo Tasting with Sciabica – from Modesto CA img

OF4 – Olio Nuovo Tasting with Sciabica – from Modesto CA

Date: January 05, 2016

Tasting Sciabica’s 2015 Olio Nuovo – from Modesto California In this episode of the Olive Fantastic Video Blog, I’m tasting 3 x Olio Nuovos from the Sciabica Family, located in Modesto California. Name: Manzanillo Sciabica Olio Nuovo Variety/Blend: 100% Manzanillo Date Harvested: November 2015 Bottle Size/Format: 250ML/500ML/1500ML/Clear/Cap Pour-Spout Insert Price: $26.00/500ML bottle Nose: 1 out of 3 – Soft aromas of […]


OF3 – Olio Nuovo Tasting with Calivirgin – from Lodi CA img

OF3 – Olio Nuovo Tasting with Calivirgin – from Lodi CA

Date: December 24, 2015

Tasting Calivirgin’s 2015 Olio Nuovo – from Lodi California In this episode of the Olive Fantastic Video Blog, I’m tasting Olio Nuovo from the Coldani Family, located in Lodi California. Name: Calivirgin Olio Nuovo Variety/Blend: Arbequina primarily, with pollinators of Arbosana and Koroneiki Date Harvested: Late November 2015 Bottle Size/Format: 500ML/Clear/Push Pour Spout Price: $32.00/bottle Nose: 2 out […]


OF2 – Tasting: Olio Nuovo, Nuevo, Novello – Intro – Want me to feature yours? img

OF2 – Tasting: Olio Nuovo, Nuevo, Novello – Intro – Want me to feature yours?

Date: December 16, 2015

I’ll be doing one of my favorite things: Tasting & Featuring Olio Nuovos over the next few episodes – Here is my Intro Video In this episode of the OF video blog, I introduce the next few videos I’ll be posting – a series where I’ll be tasting and analyzing Olio Nuovos focusing on education of the oils […]


Cooking with EVOO: Olive Oil Equivalents to Butter img

Cooking with EVOO: Olive Oil Equivalents to Butter

Date: December 14, 2015

My family cooks everything using extra virgin olive oil. Olive Oil cooking equivalents to butter (dang, I know butter tastes pretty awesome, but it can be replaced in all cases by extra virgin olive oil!) – just try it, trust me, your body will appreciate it! 1 tsp of butter = 3/4 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1Tbsp […]


Olio Nuovo – It’s “New Oil” Season in California! img

Olio Nuovo – It’s “New Oil” Season in California!

Date: December 11, 2015

This is the best time of the year to experience FRESH extra virgin olive oil! – OLIO NUOVO (October – January) This is the best time of year to purchase extra virgin olive oil in California, because we are in the middle of harvest, and the oil is FRESH and bursting with flavor!  Literally just […]


I love talking olive oil, please feel free to contact me via email or phone. Here is my contact information:

Dewey Lucero
Olive Fantastic
9385 Old State Hwy, Unit #4
Newcastle, CA 95658
Phone: 530-514-4006
Fax: 4215 4879 125
Email: dewey@olivefantastic.com