After seven years of endless fun at The Next Picasso, Bill and I decided to change up our lives yet another time. Opening a paint studio seven years ago was a risk. We didn’t know if our small community would support something new and different. And, yes, our location is a bit out in the boonies, too. We found six local artists who were willing to take the risk with us. And boy, did it pay off! Word spread fast and before we knew it, we were super busy. I don’t think we had a weekend off in the first five years. It was our intent to only keep the studio open for five years and then retire. ha ha! It was just too much fun.

Then, while on a long vacation at the beach this past summer, we decided it was time to try something different – something I have wanted to do forever, something I have had an obsession with for a very long time. And thus, another door has opened. We hope many people will come through that door to explore what their taste buds have been missing. Mmm mmm. Not only will you enjoy tasting all the olive oils and balsamic vinegars, but you’ll find other treats as well. You will learn how beneficial 100% extra virgin olive oil is for your insides and also your outsides. We carry skin and hair products made with olive oil, too. And of course we have a large variety of olives, seasonings for dipping oil, and sea salts. We can’t wait to see you!

Warm Regards, Jo Anne