I am excited to let you know I had another local business owner from Frisco, Texas reach out to us about our Christmas Giveaway. I am excited to share her business with you because I love discovering new businesses, especially when they offer something a little different that I can share with my readers.
And when a business reaches out to introduce itself, you can bet I’m going to pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and see what I can find! Buttercup, that led me to a company that would have been fun to use when Charlie was homeschooling full time and taking cooking classes.
Please, allow me to introduce you to Tastefully Olive, which as I had mentioned earlier is a Frisco, Texas, business that caught my attention with its Mediterranean-inspired food products, gift sets, and a few surprises I wasn’t expecting. And who knows? We might have another business joining us for our Greatful Moments Christmas Giveaway this year!
Before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s take a look at what Tastefully Olive has to offer. Tastefully Olive was inspired by its connection to Sparta, Greece, where its olive groves are located, and by the Mediterranean tradition of bringing people together around good food.
When I first heard about the company’s Mediterranean Tasting Gift Set, I thought it sounded like something a food lover might enjoy finding under the Christmas tree. The $36 gift set combines premium Greek olive oils with white and dark barrel-aged balsamics from a partner farm in Modena, Italy.
You could use olive oils and balsamics for dipping bread, which is also so good. Or creating homemade salad dressings, marinating meats, dressing up roasted vegetables, or experimenting with different flavor combinations. The Sky would have been the limit when Charlie was cooking or does cook.
I also like the idea of giving someone ingredients they can enjoy in several different ways rather than buying something that gets tucked away in a cupboard and forgotten. But when I started exploring the Tastefully Olive website, I discovered that the Mediterranean Tasting Gift Set was just the beginning!
If you’ve been following Greatful Moments for a while, you know I enjoy finding gifts at different price points. Not everyone has the same Christmas shopping budget, and a thoughtful gift doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Tastefully Olive offers several gift options worth exploring.
Mediterranean Tasting Gift Set — $36– This is the set that first caught my attention. With Greek olive oils and Italian barrel-aged balsamics, it could make a lovely gift for someone who enjoys cooking, entertaining, or trying specialty ingredients.
Custom Four-Pack Sampler — $28 Now this one caught my eye, too! The opportunity to personalize a four-pack sampler makes it an interesting option for someone who wants to explore different flavors. I could see getting this for Charlie and David as a Stocking Stuffer.
Tastefully Olive also offers other combinations, including a Flavorful Olive and Balsamic Duo and a Citrus Olive and Balsamic Collection. A $10 Gift Card because sometimes the best gift is letting someone pick out something they know they’ll enjoy. A gift card is a simple option for the person who likes choosing their own flavors. Prices and availability should be confirmed on the website before ordering.
One thing I noticed while browsing was the selection of infused olive oils. These made me think about Charlie and his cooking lessons. One of the fun parts of learning to cook is discovering how different ingredients can change the flavor of a dish.
Trying different oils, learning about balsamic vinegar, and experimenting with recipes can turn an ordinary kitchen activity into a learning opportunity. Tastefully Olive offers extra virgin olive oils, infused olive oils, dark balsamics, and white balsamics. Which gives my family so many new things to try.
If you’ve ever wondered whether dark and white balsamic vinegar are different, they can vary in color, flavor, sweetness, and how they work in particular recipes. The best choice depends on what you’re preparing and the flavor you’re trying to achieve. I’d enjoy exploring the possibilities and seeing which combinations might inspire a new family favorite.
While I was on the website I wasn’t expecting to find fruit purées while browsing an olive oil website, but Tastefully Olive offers several varieties.
The selections I noticed included:
- Blueberry
- Strawberry
- Mango
- Tangerine
Those flavors certainly make me curious about the possibilities!
Depending on the product and its intended uses, fruit purées can inspire ideas for sauces, desserts, drinks, and other kitchen creations. I’d want to explore the individual product descriptions and recommended uses before deciding how to incorporate them into a recipe. For anyone who enjoys experimenting with flavors, this is another section of the website worth a look.
Now, here’s a discovery that really surprised me! Tastefully Olive also has a bath and beauty collection featuring handmade olive soap. The soap caught my attention because it offers another gift possibility outside the kitchen. At $5.95, it could be an option for a teacher gift, a stocking stuffer, or a small thank-you present.
You could tuck a bar into a Christmas gift basket, pair it with a handwritten note, or add it to a collection of little gifts for someone special. I love finding affordable items that can be combined with other presents to make something thoughtful without stretching the holiday budget. Dear Santa as were loading the Sleigh this year would you let Santa know to bring me a bar or two of the Soap to try with Charlie and David. Just be sure to check the current selection and price before purchasing.
Another thing I appreciated about the Tastefully Olive website was that it offers more than a place to shop. You’ll also find recipes, articles and tips, customer reviews, frequently asked questions, and information about its rewards program. Which is something I want to check out.
I always appreciate finding recipes when I’m shopping for an unfamiliar ingredient. It helps me understand how I might use the product instead of buying something and then wondering what in the world I’m supposed to do with it! The customer reviews can also help shoppers learn about other people’s experiences with the products.
Tastefully Olive advertises a 10% discount for signing up, so shoppers may want to look into that offer and its terms. The website also includes a wholesale partnership section for businesses interested in learning more about wholesale opportunities. If you’d like to explore the collections, gift sets, or recipes yourself, visit: Tastefully Olive:
Now let’s talk about the reason I wanted to introduce this business to you in the first place! As I’m putting together our Greatful Moments Christmas Giveaway, I’m always interested in discovering businesses that might like to connect with our DFW readers.
Tastefully Olive has reached out to introduce its products, and I’ve expressed interest in learning more. I’ve also requested a sample for editorial consideration so my family and I can experience the products firsthand. Since Tastefully Olive is based in Frisco, Texas, it’s a business that fits the local focus of our DFW holiday coverage.
Could Tastefully Olive be joining our Christmas giveaway this year? We’ll have to wait and see! I’m looking forward to seeing how the conversation develops. Until participation and any potential giveaway contribution are confirmed, this is simply an introduction to a business I think our readers may enjoy discovering.
In the meantime, you can explore the website, browse the gift sets, and see whether anything catches your eye for your own Christmas shopping. If you were shopping for someone who loves discovering new things, which Tastefully Olive product would interest you most?
Would you choose the $36 Mediterranean Tasting Gift Set, the $28 Custom Four-Pack Sampler, a collection of infused olive oils, or the handmade olive soap for a stocking stuffer? I’d love to hear what caught your attention!
And keep watching Greatful Moments as we continue sharing Christmas gift ideas and updates about the businesses that may join us for our DFW Christmas Giveaway. After all, Christmas is even more fun when we discover something new and share it with the people we care about.
Greatful Moments — Grateful, Thankful, and Blessed.
Grateful. Thankful. Blessed.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
