There are not too many things in life that make me more angry than thievery. But the fact is, it happens. Unfortunately, I have many (too many) stories of personal theft. But I will focus on some thieves I would never have expected.

I am forced to write about these thefts, because they all involve random instances where Sylverleaf olive oil has been STOLEN!

I will not get too direct or divulge too much information, but I have recently received news that some of our very treasured Verde never made it into the hands of a special recipient. It turns out, after a bit of investigative work, that this person’s Verde package was delivered. It appears that some mean roommate decided to keep it for themselves, leaving our customer thinking the package was never delivered. She has since then moved out, with no way to reclaim her Olio Nuevo.

There was also the situation at our local club (a community non-profit) – two bottles of very limited and precious Sylverleaf Estate oil were purchased and accidentally left behind by a loyal friend/customer. It seemed amazing that folks regularly leave lighters, cigarettes, clothing, wallets and /or cash laying around. Those items could always be found, even weeks later, behind the bar. But somehow, no one knew what happened to the Sylverleaf. It was if the olive oil simply disappeared… After a couple of days, one of the bottles was returned-unopened. The other-never to be seen again.

But my personal favorite instance happened a few years ago. We have a local EDC (Economic Development Corp) and we have been involved with and members of this wonderful organization for some years now. The EDC displays some of their members products at the entry way to the offices. We placed two bottles of Sylverleaf olive oil on the display and apparently, after a meeting one day (with some very prominent local figures) one of the bottles of Sylverleaf was gone!!! But the best part is this – the bottle was filled with water and clearly marked “For Display Purposes Only“!!

There have been multiple reports of Sylverleaf olive oil going “missing” or generously given away (by accident). I have heard countless stories of people telling me that so and so came for a visit, and how they shared the olive oil at dinner. The next thing they knew, their olive oil walked out the door with their guests/children/or other relatives.

I was told by a dear neighbor that she loves her olive wood coasters so much, that she writes her name on them so no one will steal them! Crazy stuff, huh!?

I find it sooooo facsinating, in a twisted sort of way, that Sylverleaf is worth stealing… If you have an interesting tale about your Sylverleaf olive oil, we’d love to hear about it!!