IL Fiorello Olive Oil Company Celebrates a Successful Community Milling Day
IL Fiorello Olive Oil Company celebrated one of its most anticipated annual traditions this past Sunday, October 19, as 86 olive growers from across the region gathered in Suisun Valley for Community Milling Day — a day of connection, collaboration, and the shared joy of making olive oil together. This year, we milled a total […]
Press Release: IL Fiorello Sales Supporting Solano Land Trust
IL Fiorello Olive Oil Company is celebrating the United Nation’s International Day of Charity by donating 15% of oil and balsamic sales to the Solano Land Trust on September 5th. Why the partnership? Both the Solano Land Trust and IL Fiorello have many shared values like conservation, connecting people to their land and the […]
Announcing the 2025 Tomato Weekend Schedule
Tomato Weekend is less than a month out! A tradition at IL Fiorello for many years, Tomato Weekend is an opportunity to celebrate the tomato harvest with a variety of activities, meals, and drinks centered around everyone’s favorite fruit (yes- it’s a fruit, not a vegetable!). This year is no different, and we’re excited to […]
Press Release: IL Fiorello Scores Big at Japan Olive Oil Prize
June 18, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IL Fiorello Olive Oil Company is proud to announce it has earned four medals at the Japan Olive Oil Prize (JOOP) in Tokyo—one of the world’s most respected international olive oil competitions. The JOOP competition featured entries from producers across 24 countries and is judged by a panel of […]
Updates from the Farm – June 13
The olives are growing! The olives are growing! The Chemlali are setting a large amount of fruit. These trees are originally from Tunisia and love the hot dry climate in Suisun Valley. We anticipate the rest of the grove to be a light to moderate year, as last year was very heavy. This is not […]
Announcing the 2025 Lavender Weekend Schedule
Lavender Weekend is less than a month out! A tradition at IL Fiorello for 15 years, Lavender Weekend is an opportunity to celebrate the lavender harvest with a variety of activities, meals, and drinks centered around lavender. This year is no different, and we’re excited to host the community for a weekend to remember. Lavender […]
Food Is the Best Medicine
In the Spring, all thoughts turn to green: green trees, green grass, weeds, and green vegetables. This picture says it all. Eat well and be well. Your Pharmacy is your grocery store and your garden. Get out in the fresh air, take a walk. Watch less television and most definitely less computer/phone time. We grow […]
Organic Farming is Important
IL Fiorello is double certified by CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) and Certified Naturally Grown. C.N.G. is a cooperative farmer driven certification that covers our entire Farm. CCOF certifies our olive groves. Organic is a legal term defined by the FDA. But it really means that the farmer who is certified organic has a deep […]
Cluckington Manor
HENS * EGGS * AND A CHICKEN RETIREMENT HOME Once upon a time there was Gladys, Henrietta, and Freida and 9 other girls. And the one gentleman, a Barred Rock, named Captain Nelson for his leadership qualities. They arrived on Father’s Day as a gift to Mark! A huge surprise including an egg collecting […]
Creamed Shishito Peppers
INGREDIENTS 2 Garlic Cloves 2 Shallots 1 Tsp Black Pepper 8 oz Shishito Peppers 1Tbsp Oil 1 Cup Heavy Cream or 1/2 Heavy Cream & 1/2 Half and Half 1 Oz Parmigiano Reggiano Grated METHOD Brown all the peppers & spices in the oil Saute until soft Add cream Simmer Remove from heat and […]