Queen Creek Olive Mill in Queen Creek
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Take the tour when you go....according to the tour guide "it will change your life." Haha. It surely changed mine...I can't seem to eat black olives anymore (you know the kind that come off the tree green and are processed to turn black). But green olives and naturally black olives....bring it on!
There's tastings throughout the store...olives, olive oils and vinegars. But don't fill up because the cafe there is really amazing! Del Piero is Tuscan inspired fare and uses local ingredients to make breakfasts, sandwiches, salads, breads and soups. OH, and gelato!
I didn't try them, but they have Vanilla Bean Olive Oil Waffles! That sounds so yummy! The recipe is on a card next to the Vanilla Bean Olive Oil in the shop...be sure to grab one!
Bake some brownies using the Blood Orange Olive Oil instead of butter....OMG!
My mom made a salad with sliced oranges and drizzled it with the Chocolate Olive Oil. Unfortunately I was not there for dinner that night, but it got rave reviews from all!
If you time it right they might have live music outside where you can sit and enjoy your lunch. Its a gem and totally worth the drive to Queen Creek!
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