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What’s Happening at The Tubby Olive?

NEWTOWN STORE HOURS: We are now open on Mondays from 11AM to 4PM in Newtown.

READING TERMINAL MARKET STORE HOURS: Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday 9am-5pm

MAY EVENTS & SPECIALS

NEWTOWN’S FIRST SATURDAY EVENT on SATURDAY, MAY 4: Take a stroll through historic Newtown on for First Saturday.  Many Newtown stores and restaurants will be having special discounts and events for the day, including The Tubby Olive! Local chocolatier Laurie Douglas, of Laurie’s Chocolates in Buckingham, PA, will be our Guest Chef from 2-4PM. Laurie has been a chocolatier for nearly 12 years, and uses fresh, local ingredients.  She was the 2012 and 2013 winner of “Best Chocolatier” on the Bucks Happening web magazine.  Her balsamic truffles have won awards at national and local candy shows.  Visit her website at http://laurieschocolates.com/ to learn more about her delicious products.

SUNDAY, MAY 5, NEWTOWN’S WELCOME DAY: Stop in on Welcome Day, Sunday, May 5th, where you’ll be able to sample fresh fruit drizzled with our balsamics and shop our sales!

MOTHER’S DAY IS MAY 12! The Tubby Olive has just the right gift for that special lady!  Get 15% off all ready-to-go gifts, from May 1st through May 12th.  During this time, we will also be giving away a 200ml bottle of an olive oil of your choosing, with purchase of a beautiful pottery olive oil jug made by potter Patricia Gambino, formerly of Yardley, PA.  Balsamic Trios (a set of 3 balsamics in 200ml bottles) are back for the entire month of May; they’re a great size and make a perfect gift.

WEDNESDAY SPECIALS IN MAY: Save 15% on our 375/750 ml bottles of oils and vinegars. Time to stock up!

Stop in and see our newest gift the SALAD TUB, sample our vinaigrettes with crudite, enter a raffle, and enjoy a 15% discount on all of our gift items. Come and taste our NEWEST OLIVE OILS including COBRANCOSA from Portugal, ORGANIC NOCELLARA from Sicily and BAKLOUTI GREEN CHILI with Tunisian Baklouti peppers. They will delight your taste buds!

DISCOUNTS ON SELECT ITEMS: Enjoy 15% off savings on our ready made gifts when you shop at either store from MAY 1 through MAY 12.

SHOP READING TERMINAL MARKET IN PHILADELPHIA: The Tubby Olive at Reading Terminal Market is one of 6 new stores that have opened there since the fall of 2012. Visit us here to sample and savor 35 top quality oils and balsamics, and shop for unique gifts. Our customer service is personalized to your needs.  Come see our new gift, the “SALAD TUB.“  Don’t forget to ask about our Frequent Buyer Card program.

You’ve expressed an interest in several Balsamics and Olive Oils that we carry in our Newtown store, and we’ve listened!  We now have several new products that are available for tasting at our Market location.  Please consult with our sales staff for a sample or to purchase any of the following: Baklouti Chili Olive Oil, Cilantro & Onion Olive Oil, Coconut White Balsamic, Honey Ginger Balsamic, Jalapeno Balsamic, Oregano Balsamic and Serrano Honey Vinegar.

Did you know that people are buzzing about the Reading Terminal Market?  That’s because it was recently ranked the #1 top attraction in Philadelphia. Also, Mark Bittman, reknown New York Times food writer, deemed the Market, the ”grandest market.” To read, more go to http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/12/a-food-market-for-new-york/.

Check out the upcoming May events at Reading Terminal Market by visiting their website at http://www.readingterminalmarket.org/ or go to their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/readingterminalmarket?ref=ts

MAY SPOTLIGHT

INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST OLIVE OILS! Recently, we introduced several new olive oils in our stores including the following: Cobrancosa from Portugal. The oil of this rare early harvest varietal has delicate fruit aromas and a creamy, smooth consistency, with the perfect amount of delayed pungency–a treat for the palate! Baklouti Green Chili olive oil is made by crushing organic extra virgin olive oil and fresh whole Tunisian Baklouti chili peppers. This pepper is unique to the Barbary coast of North Africa. Wake up your favorite foods with this flavorful oil!

INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST GIFT TUB–THE SALAD TUB: A great Mother’s Day gift or anytime gift for salad lovers! Complete with oil and vinegar whisk, Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard, and your choice of oil and vinegar pairing including Tuscan Herb Oil & Sicilian Lemon Balsamic, Basil Olive Oil & Fig Balsamic, and Basil Olive Oil & Blackberry Ginger Balsamic. Selections vary according to store location. This gift item comes wrapped and with a bow (shown unwrapped).

TOASTED SESAME OIL. Now available in 2-ounce bottles in both stores. If you have not sampled our Sesame Oil, you will be wowed by its rich toasted flavor and aroma, and its ability to transform your recipes from “everyday” to “gourmet.” Sesame oil is nutrient rich and contains antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. It has a long shelf life and a high smoke point, so it is ideal for stir frying, sautéing, roasting and finishing.

WANTED: ORIGINAL RECIPES USING THE TUBBY OLIVE OILS & VINEGARS! Submit your original recipe using our olive oils and/or vinegars, and you will receive a coupon for 25% off your next purchase of a 375ml or 750ml bottle of any oil or vinegar. We will name the recipe after you and make it available on our website!

Roasted Cinnamon Pear Bruschetta
1 whole grain baguette, sliced into rounds

1Tbsp. butter

3 whole pears, chopped, (Red Bartlett works well)

¼ tsp. salt

1 pinch nutmeg

½ c. mascarpone

1 tsp. honey

2 Tbsp. The Tubby Olive Cinnamon Pear Balsamic

Preheat oven to 400. Lay baguette rounds on baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and toasted. Set aside. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add butter. Add pears, then sprinkle with salt and nutmeg. Allow to caramelize slowly for about 10-15 minutes. In bowl, combine mascarpone and honey. Spread on baguette slices. Once pears are caramelized, add Cinnamon Pear Balsamic and cook for 1-2 more minutes. Add spoonfuls of pear mixture on top of the mascarpone. These can be served warm or cold.

**for more recipes go to

http://www.thetubbyolive.com/recipes/

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At Both Locations: Ask about our “Frequent Buyer” card, now available at both store locations! Buy TEN, 375ml or 750ml bottles of oil/vinegar, and receive a free 375ml bottle! This offer applies to in-store purchases only.