Olive Envy

Olive Envy Olive Envy is my way of contributing to this evolving culture of good food, simply prepared. However, our passionate interest in good food begins much earlier.

History of olive envy

We began offering a selection of quality olive and antipasto side dishes to farmers market food lovers in February 2012. In 1976 our customers first acquired a taste of our fresh produce in a busy countrystyle store in Grantham, at the foot of the Toowoomba range. This passion for delivering a diverse range of quality produce evolved over the next three and a half decades,

to thriving markets on the Gold and Sunshine Coasts of Queensland. We have always enjoyed catering to those who remember childhood foods from other cultures; and procuring favourite regional foods was always paramount. Now with the plethora of these delicious foods being grown here, we can all experience those flavours without travelling too far. Flavours from our Herb and Chilli Farm at Cootharaba in the Noosa Hinterland to your table.

A little note from us. 🌿Last week disappeared on us a bit thanks to a few technical hiccups, so the socials went a littl...
25/06/2026

A little note from us. 🌿

Last week disappeared on us a bit thanks to a few technical hiccups, so the socials went a little quieter than usual.

But we’re here, all sorted again, and very much back for the weekend ahead. 🫒🧺

You’ll find us at our usual spots:

Kawana Waters Farmers Market | Saturday 6am–12pm
Easy coastal buzz, bright and early.

Yandina Country Markets | Saturday 6am–12pm
A bit of country charm and plenty of familiar faces.

Noosa Farmers Market | Sunday 6am–12pm
A lovely Sunday wander and a good top-up for the fridge.

So if you were wondering where we’d got to, we’re right here. Come say hello this weekend. 🌿

Q: Is the olive oil you use 100% Australian?A: Ours certainly is. 💚🇦🇺And you can usually tell a good olive oil from the ...
13/06/2026

Q: Is the olive oil you use 100% Australian?
A: Ours certainly is. 💚🇦🇺

And you can usually tell a good olive oil from the moment you open it.

A proper extra virgin olive oil should smell fresh and alive. A little green and grassy, sometimes softly fruity, sometimes with that faint note of crushed tomato leaf, green apple or even a gentle nuttiness. That lovely fragrance is part of what makes good olive oil such a pleasure to cook with and drizzle over just about everything. 🍃🍏

We use fresh pressed Australian olives for our olive oil, bottled when it’s at its seasonal best. That’s why it has that bright, distinctive aroma and all the flavour that follows with it.

If the bottle in your pantry smells flat, tired or like not much at all, chances are the flavour won’t be doing much either. And life’s too short for disappointing olive oil. 😌

So yes, if you’ve ever wondered, ours is the real deal. Proper Australian olive oil, full of character, and very handy to have in the kitchen.

If you’d like to know more, pop by and have a chat with us today at the Noosa Farmers markets. We’re always happy to talk good food, olives, and the sort of olive oil that earns its place on the bench. 🌿

Have Olives, Will Travel.Our handy resealable take-home packs are made for exactly this sort of weekend. Pop them in the...
12/06/2026

Have Olives, Will Travel.

Our handy resealable take-home packs are made for exactly this sort of weekend. Pop them in the esky, tuck them into the picnic basket, take them to the beach, or keep them close for a proper little snack when you’re out and about. They travel beautifully, keep things simple, and save you carting half the fridge with you. 😌

Same lovely Olive Envy olives, same freshness and flavour, just in a pack that’s easy to seal, stash and take along for the ride. Very good for road trips, beach nibbles, holiday houses, and those afternoons when something salty and briny would sort things out nicely. 😉

So if you’re heading out this weekend, don’t forget the olives.

You’ll find us today at:
📍 Kawana Waters Farmers Market | Saturday, 6am to 12pm
📍 Yandina Country Markets | Saturday, 6am to 12pm

And tomorrow at:
📍 Noosa Farmers Markets | Sunday, 6am to 12pm

Come and grab a few of your favourites before you head off. 💚

Chilli stuffed green olives: one of those handy little things to have about when the weather starts to cool and people ...
12/06/2026

Chilli stuffed green olives: one of those handy little things to have about when the weather starts to cool and people begin hovering closer to the kitchen. Winter’s on its way, after all, and this is exactly the sort of food that suits it. 😌

They’ve got that lovely firm, buttery bite from the olive, then a gentle warmth from the chilli tucked inside. Not over the top, just enough to give things a bit of life. The sort of nibble that works beautifully with cheese, crusty bread, a glass of red, or a platter of all the good little extras. 🍷🧀🍞

I’m very fond of them beside a wedge of cheddar, a few pickled bits and something warm coming out of the oven. They’re also very good chopped through pasta, scattered over pizza, or set out in a bowl while dinner sorts itself out.

That’s really winter food at its best. Simple, savoury, a little comforting, and very easy to enjoy. 💚 So if you’d like to stock up for the weekend, you’ll find us here:

Saturday
📍 Kawana Waters Farmers Market
6am to 12pm in Bokarina

📍 Yandina Country Markets
6am to 12pm on North Street, Yandina

Sunday
📍 Noosa Farmers Market
155 Weyba Road, Noosaville
7am to midday

A proper little olive for cooler days and easy weekend entertaining. 💚

RECIPE: Welsh rarebit.......but with a bit more about it. 🧀🌿A good rarebit is already one of life’s nicer little comfort...
06/06/2026

RECIPE: Welsh rarebit.......but with a bit more about it. 🧀🌿

A good rarebit is already one of life’s nicer little comforts. But add a spoon of Olive Envy Wicked Worcestershire, maybe a few finely chopped DD’s Pickled Onions, and suddenly it’s got a lot more personality.

You’ll need:
• good sourdough or thick-cut bread 🍞
• 30g butter
• 1 tablespoon plain flour
• 1/2 cup milk or a splash of ale if you like
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Olive Envy Wicked Worcestershire
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar or tasty cheese 🧀
• a spoonful of finely chopped DD’s Pickled Onions
• black pepper
• optional little capers on top if you’re feeling fancy 🫒

How to do it:
Toast the bread lightly first.

In a saucepan, melt the butter, stir in the flour, then add the milk slowly until smooth. Stir in the mustard, Wicked Worcestershire and cheese until melted and thick. Fold through the chopped pickled onions and a bit of black pepper.

Spoon it generously over the toast and grill until bubbling and golden.

Very good with a few olives on the side, or a simple tomato salad if you want to pretend it’s a proper meal. 😉

A SIMPLE PLOUGHMAN’S FOR AFTERNOON ENTERTAININGA ploughman’s is one of those old-fashioned little lunches that still doe...
05/06/2026

A SIMPLE PLOUGHMAN’S FOR AFTERNOON ENTERTAINING

A ploughman’s is one of those old-fashioned little lunches that still does the job beautifully. No cooking worth mentioning, no last-minute panic, and it always looks like you’ve made more of an effort than you really have. Which I’m very much in favour of. 😌

For a good one, you only need a few proper things:

🧀 a nice wedge of cheddar or crumbly cheese
🫒 a bowl of good olives
🥒 little pickles or gherkins
🍞 crusty bread or crackers
🥄 a spoonful of chutney or relish
🍅 maybe a few fresh bits like tomato, radish or cucumber if you’ve got them

From our side of the table, I’d be adding Olive Envy olives, a few Sweet Baby Gherkins, perhaps some Pickled Onions in Spiced Vinegars, and a spoonful of something lovely on the side to bring it all together. If you feel like adding feta as well, no one’s going to complain. ✨

The trick is not to overthink it. Put everything out on a wooden board or big plate, let the jars and bowls do some of the work, and give people something to nibble at while the afternoon rolls on. A ploughman’s should feel generous, a bit rustic, and very easy to settle into. 🍷🌿

That’s really the beauty of this sort of food. Simple, hearty, and quietly impressive without carrying on.

Got plans for the weekend? Why not make a little Olive Envy market stop part of it. 🌿🫒We’ll be at all three of our usual...
05/06/2026

Got plans for the weekend? Why not make a little Olive Envy market stop part of it. 🌿🫒

We’ll be at all three of our usual spots with the olives, feta, antipasto and all the other fridge-friendly favourites ready to go.

Saturday
📍 Kawana Waters Farmers Market
6am to 12pm in Bokarina

📍 Yandina Country Markets
6am to 12pm on North Street, Yandina

Sunday
📍 Noosa Farmers Market
155 Weyba Road, Noosaville
6am to midday

So whether you’re heading out early for a wander, topping up the fridge, or just feel like taking home a few proper little favourites for the weekend table, we’d love to see you.

See you Saturday or Sunday, love. 💚

Lazy Sunday is made for lazy eating. 🌿🫒☀️When you can’t be bothered catering, antipasto is the answer.A long table on th...
30/05/2026

Lazy Sunday is made for lazy eating. 🌿🫒☀️

When you can’t be bothered catering, antipasto is the answer.

A long table on the back verandah, a few tubs opened, some good bread, something creamy, something briny, maybe a bottle of something cold, and suddenly everyone’s fed without you being stuck in the kitchen all afternoon.

That’s the beauty of it. No fuss, no last-minute panic, no heroic effort. Just proper things put out nicely, and people helping themselves as they go.

Olives, feta, dips, chutneys and all the little extras do a lot of the work for you. Which, on a Sunday, feels only fair. 😉

Brisket on the smoker this weekend? 🥩🔥🌿Here’s a good way to give it a bit more love.Make a rough paste with DD’s Pickled...
30/05/2026

Brisket on the smoker this weekend? 🥩🔥🌿

Here’s a good way to give it a bit more love.

Make a rough paste with DD’s Pickled Onions, Olive Envy Wicked Worcestershire, our salted capers, smoked paprika, cracked pepper, sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, a touch of mustard and a little brown sugar. Rub it all over your brisket and leave it overnight.

Smoke low and slow at 110–120°C for around 8–12 hours, depending on size. Once it hits the stall at about 70–75°C, wrap it and keep going until it reaches 90°C and feels tender right through.

Then rest it well. At least an hour. Two is better.

Sharp, smoky, savoury and properly worth the wait. Very good with pickles, slaw, soft rolls on the side and a glass of something with spirit. 😉

Just your friendly Friday reminder. 🌿🫒Before the weekend rolls around, there’s a fair bit going on our end. Tubs being t...
29/05/2026

Just your friendly Friday reminder. 🌿🫒

Before the weekend rolls around, there’s a fair bit going on our end. Tubs being topped up, bottles lined up, lists checked, and all the little bits sorted so each market is ready to go bright and early.

That’s the rhythm of it for us. Three markets, a full weekend, and plenty of good food heading out with us.

Saturday at Kawana Waters has the easy coastal buzz. People doing the rounds, coffee in hand, picking up produce and a few good things for the weekend.

Saturday at Yandina has more of that country market feel. Familiar faces, a bit of hinterland charm, and plenty of regulars coming back for their weekly top-up.

Then Sunday at Noosa has its own pace altogether. A wander, a browse, and usually something delicious tucked into the bag before heading home.

So if you’re planning your market morning, that’s where we’ll be. Olives, feta, dressings, chutneys and all the little extras ready for tasting and taking home. 🧺☀️

Kawana Waters Farmers Market | Saturday 6am–12pm
Yandina Country Markets | Saturday 6am–12pm
Noosa Farmers Market | Sunday 6am–12pm

Address

Sunshine Coast
Cootharaba, QLD

Opening Hours

6am - 2pm

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+61412371463

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