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Soul to Table: Chef Ryan Lacy Talks With Thom Curry About How He Built Temecula Olive Oil Company

by Tiffany McClurg
March 24, 2025March 24, 2025Filed under:
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On this debut episode of “Soul to Table,” Chef Ryan Lacy sits down with Thom Curry, co-founder of Temecula Olive Oil Company, to talk about Thom’s journey that began 22 years ago when he and his wife decided to transition from wine to olive oil production.

Ryan joins Thom on location at his picturesque 26-acre property in Awanga, California, where Thom talks about key moments in their journey—such as Nancy’s decision to open one of the nation’s first olive oil tasting rooms—a move Thom initially doubted. Despite challenging beginnings in a remote location, their dedication paid off as consumers sought out their unique, high-quality olive oils.

Thom talks about the biodiversity of the farm, which features over 32 Mediterranean olive varieties alongside herbs and fruits, and his embrace of regenerative farming practices, including using livestock for land maintenance and recycling olive by-products as compost or even fuel.

Thom also shares how he developed California’s first mobile olive oil mill and discusses his company’s educational initiatives, including collaborations with local schools to promote regenerative farming and sustainable agriculture.

Make sure to watch the video below to see some great shots of Thom and Nancy’s farm, and subscribe to the podcast!

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