Tahoe Oil and Spice Shop, Historic Downtown Truckee, CA

Have you ever tried infused olive oil? If you haven’t, put this on your shopping list of “Must Haves” and check out the Tahoe Oil and Spice Shop in downtown Historic Truckee, CA for an amazing selection of fruit, spice, and novelty infused olive oils!

A few weeks ago I noticed that our blood orange olive oil that we had purchased at the Tahoe City Farmers’ Market earlier this summer was almost gone.

At the time, it was an indulgent purchase, after all how much difference can there be with olive oil? As it turns out, there is a significant difference, and it really does make a noticeable improvement in the meals you prepare.

Once I started using the fruit (Blood Orange) and spice (Habanero) infused olive oils and vinegars (Strawberry Balsamic) at home, it became my go-to products when it came to our fresh green, pasta, and quinoa salads.

I had no idea how much additional flavor we’d get from using the infused olive oils, or flavor infused balsamic vinegars, but now that my supply was almost gone, I was a little panicked as to where I’d get more of my precious flavored oils and vinegars. Was there a place locally that we could get a similar product, or would I need to go on-line and order from a new supplier?

As it turns out, earlier this past year a new gourmet food store opened in downtown Historic Truckee – Tahoe Oil and Spice, located next to the Train Station, which specializes in olive oils, balsamic vinegars (that’s another story when it comes to my strawberry balsamic addiction) spices, honey, jams, foods, and body products.

Craig (my better half) and I made a late afternoon trip from Tahoe City over to Truckee to check out the Tahoe Oil and Spice store and tasting room.

It’s not at all what I had expected. The choices are impressive, and there are a lot of them. They have over fifty (50) olive oils and balsamic vinegars in the store, yes there are some oil oils and balsamic vinegars, that are not infused, but the selection is a sampler’s delight.

On the day we were there, Natasha, the owner, was also there and she educated us on olive oils, how the process worked, the different grades, and how to make the most out of our tasting adventure.

There was no pressure to hurry, or buy anything. It was a wonderful experience, and a great way to spend an hour, or so if you haven’t had the olive oil and balsamic tasting experience. Much like wine tasting, it’s a fun thing to learn about and do!

You may think you know what you want to buy when you go into the store, but you’ll have a hard time deciding to buy just that one item once you see the selection. For Craig and myself we really enjoy the Mandarin (they also had a Blood Orange option), Meyer Lemon, Chipotle, and Tuscan Olive Oil flavors.

When it comes to the flavor infused vinegars, we’re fans of the White Grapefruit, Lemon, Strawberry (personal favorite), and Chocolate balsamic vinegars.

Each one has its own unique taste and adds another layer to any dish you’re using it on. Natasha, also has a nice hand out to tell you what combinations will go great together and what dishes they will be good on.

If you’re interested in specialty honey, spices, jams, and other unique gourmet foods, you’ll also find them at the Tahoe Oil and Spice store.

While you can shop on-line for their products, nothing beats the in-person experience.

Tahoe Oil and Spice: Location, Hours of Operation, Phone Number, Link to their Website:

Tahoe Oil and Spice Shop, Historic Downtown Truckee, CA

10091 Donner Pass Road (next to the train station), downtown Historic Truckee, CA

Open 7 days a week: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

530.550.8857

www.TahoeOilandSpice.com

If you’ll be in the greater Truckee – Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City areas and you’re looking for flavor-infused gourmet olive oils, or balsamic vinegars for yourself, or as a gift for someone special, be sure to check out the Tahoe Oil and Spice shop in downtown historic Truckee.

The next time you are in downtown Historic Truckee shopping, check out the Tahoe Oil and Spice shop!

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Tahoe Oil and Spice Shop, Historic Downtown Truckee, CA