When flavorful dining meets healthy living – it’s truly a beautiful thing!
Avid cook Rhonda Caldwell and her husband, Ronnie, have always made a point of keeping unique olive oils and vinegars on hand for whipping up their favorite savory dishes. As long-time Lake Norman residents, they also discovered a tasty niche that was missing in the area, and this past September, they celebrated the first anniversary of opening Lake Norman Olive & Vine in Denver, NC.
While nurturing their small business and educating customers on the health benefits of cooking with olive oil – Rhonda and Ronnie love their life of sharing flavor and fun!
“Most people know the benefits of cooking with olive oil to support heart health, lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol, but these products also contain antioxidants like vitamin E, with anti-inflammatory benefits. It’s even a boost for your hair, skin and digestion,” Rhonda shares. “With a focus on education and high quality, ultra premium olive oils and balsamic vinegars, we give customers the tools to elevate their home cooking experience – plus, they can taste potential new favorites while they shop.”
Their Denver store proudly offers a handpicked selection of 85 different varieties of ultra premium oils and balsamic vinegars including rare, single origin oils and expertly infused blends. And, they love to spread the goodness via specialty gifts and local events.
With the holidays on the horizon, now’s the time to put together your list of corporate gifts, neighbor gifts and flavorful goodies for anyone else with whom you’d like to share the Olive & Vine experience. If you’re looking for a unique ladies’ night outing, schedule a private tasting with your girlfriends over the holidays, and you’ll all likely leave with a new favorite vinegar flavor! Your personal evening consists of a private interactive tasting party – for groups of 15 or more – led by the shop’s knowledgeable staff. Oil and vinegar pairings are served with everything from bread to pasta, and a variety of appetizers, even balsamic vinegar on ice cream!
“And, yes, we’re already taking holiday gift orders, so call now for specific details and delivery options. We ship anywhere within the United States!” adds Rhonda.
For the most unique Christmas or corporate gift that you know they’ll fall in love with, take a look at Olive & Vine’s classic duo sets which feature premium olive oil paired with a bestselling balsamic vinegar or their tasting flight boxes filled with four to six sampler bottles of a variety of oils and vinegars. Gift certificates are also available so friends and family can mix their own new favorite flavor combinations.
“We’re also happy to create custom gift baskets – small, medium or large – to meet your corporate gift budget,” Rhonda adds.
Some of their extra offerings around the store include local honey and glazes, seasonings and spices. They sell an assortment of gourmet goodies including stuffed olives with garlic, orange, green and red chili peppers, Soberdough Brew Bread (just add a beer), regular and gluten free pizza dough, Litys three ingredient potato chips (potatoes, sea salt and olive oil), Offbeat nut butters from Clean Simple Eats, olive oil cake mixes, handcrafted teas, cookbooks, Love Square One clean burning candles, plus other unique items that make perfect gifts for fellow foodies.
“We’ve also just added some adorable tin Christmas ornaments which would make a cute gift presentation on a bottle of olive oil or balsamic vinegar bottle,” shares Rhonda. “And, they are also pretty for your own holiday tree or an ornament exchange at the office!”
Whether you’re shopping online or onsite, Lake Norman Olive & Vine delivers a refined experience for those who are passionate about quality, taste and all the flavors. After this first year, loyal customers in the Lake Norman area now know what’s been missing from their culinary repertoire!
Lake Norman Olive & Vine is located at 6608 Campground Road in Denver, NC, 704.880.6115. Store hours are Tuesday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday. Follow them on Instagram @ lknoliveandvine, and visit lknoliveandvine.com for more information and to shop online for olive oils, vinegars and amazing gifts for everyone on your holiday list!
