Crafting Layers of Flavor: Brie Thompson’s Path with Olivelle

Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode, Cindy takes you inside the kitchen — and the story — of Olivelle, a Montana-based, mother-daughter business that’s transforming how we think about olive oil and vinegar. Cindy sits down with co-founder Brie Thompson in Bozeman to uncover the 20-year journey behind Olivelle. From humble beginnings as a tiny specialty food shop, through early challenges and an unexpected franchise bankruptcy, to becoming a trusted source for gourmet oils and vinegars across the U.S. and internationally, Brie shares how a passion for flavor, quality, and connection inspired everything and the skills she needed to keep it going for 20 years.You’ll hear about: the meticulous process behind sourcing and crafting Olivelle’s productspractical ways to engage all of your taste budsthe magic of layering flavors with olive oil and vinegarstips to choosing the right flavor for youand ways to make ordinary dishes like vegetables or even yogurt feel gourmet.Products featured in this episode:Olivelle collection For more thoughtfully curated joy, check out berryandbasil.com and follow the store for all the latest products, events and sales at @theberrybasilFollow the show at @joycuratedpodcast (Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok) and make sure to subscribe to us on the podcast app of your choice. It helps us grow and share the story of all the brands we love.