Dip, Drizzle & Discover with Olive and Orchard

Dip, Drizzle & Discover with Olive and Orchard

July 18, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

$10 per person

About the Event

Dip, Drizzle & Discover is your introduction to the rich, flavorful world of ultra-premium olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars. Whether you’re a curious home cook or a devoted foodie, this hands-on tasting experience will change the way you think about two of the kitchen’s most essential ingredients.

Description

Dip, drizzle, and discover the incredible variety of flavors hiding in your pantry staples! Join us at the beautiful Prairie Fruits Farm for an immersive, beginner-friendly class exploring the world of extra virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars — from the groves and barrels they come from, straight to your palate.

What You’ll Do

Taste your way through a curated flight of extra virgin olive oils — traditional, fused, and infused — paired with fresh bread (gluten-free available). Then explore the depth and complexity of 12, 18, and 25-year aged balsamic vinegars, sampled alongside drinks and possibly some of Prairie Fruits Farm’s own fresh goat cheese and crackers. You’ll leave with new favorites, new knowledge, and a new appreciation for what’s on your table.

What You’ll Learn

            • The difference between traditional, fused, and infused EVOOs and how to choose quality oils

            • How extra virgin olive oil is produced and what sets ultra-premium oils apart

            • The health benefits of high-quality EVOOs and aged balsamics

            • The traditional Solera Method of crafting a true aged balsamic vinegar and why time matters

            • How to identify flavor profiles and use both oils and balsamics to elevate everyday meals

What’s Included

            • Guided tastings of a variety of extra virgin olive oils and aged balsamics

            • Fresh bread for dipping (gluten-free option available)

            • Recipe ideas and pairing suggestions to take home

            • A complimentary 60ml bottle of your choice to take home

Who This Is For

This class is perfect for anyone who loves food and wants to understand it better — the curious home cook, the devoted foodie, the entertaining enthusiast, or anyone looking to upgrade their everyday meals. No prior knowledge needed. Just bring your appetite and your curiosity!

About Your Instructor

Ronnette is the owner of Olive & Orchard Co., a boutique shop specializing in ultra-premium olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and artisanal fare. Her journey into the world of liquid gold started the way the best stories do — stumbling into a little shop in Cottonwood, Arizona, tasting everything in sight, and leaving with arms full of bottles and a brand new passion.

A mom of four and devoted homebody at heart, Ronnette’s driving force has always been simple: life is too short not to eat good food. What started as a desire to bring bold, beautiful flavors to her own family’s table quickly grew into a mission to share that joy with everyone. Olive & Orchard Co. celebrated its first anniversary this June.

Ronnette brings hands-on product training and genuine enthusiasm to everything she teaches. Her favorite part? Watching a first-time taster’s face light up the moment they realize olive oil isn’t just olive oil — or convincing a self-proclaimed vinegar skeptic to try a balsamic that matches their favorite fruit. Spoiler: it works every time.

Come ready to taste, learn, and leave a little more in love with what’s on your table.

Location: Prairie Fruits Farm Classroom

4410 N Lincoln Ave, Champaign, IL

Parking: General parking is available in the gravel lot. ADA parking is located south of the farmhouse. The classroom is in the white building with black trim west of the gardens. Check in at the farm store at the front of the building.

Tickets: $10 per person

By attending, you consent to your image being used in Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery marketing, social media, and publications. Please notify the photographer if you prefer not to be photographed.