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Penna Blog

Recipes, serving ideas and stories from our family in Orland, California.

cocktailsNovember 9, 2026 2 min read How to Make a Good Dirty Martini The ratio we use, how much brine to add, and which olive to drop in the glass. Read article
entertainingNovember 9, 2026 2 min read How Many Olives to Put Out for a Holiday Party A simple rule for how many olives to buy per guest, which kinds to mix, and what to serve alongside. Read article