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Tag: Olive oil
A Rosé with its Own Rosé-Infused Macaron
This is likely to be the next big thing across the pond! Château d’Estoublon’s Roseblood Rosé has recently debuted in the US two ways – in the glass and in the form of a decadent rosé-infused macaron from Maison Ladurée. The collaboration with Maison… Continue Reading “A Rosé with its Own Rosé-Infused Macaron”
The Musette: Olive oil sorbet
In this recipe ingredients that you might traditionally view as savoury shine in such a sweet delicious way. This is a really refreshing dessert that just makes me think of warm days on the Mediterranean. The sorbet is gently flavoured with basil and lemon, and… Continue Reading “The Musette: Olive oil sorbet”
The Musette: Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
I’ve previously shared a recipe for a chocolate cake made with red wine and olive oil. This time I wanted to make one more reminiscent of that wonderful marriage of hazelnuts and chocolate, and this is it. It’s a cake with the intense flavour… Continue Reading “The Musette: Chocolate Olive Oil Cake”
French fancies: Oliviers & Co
As a keen home cook, one of the things I love about where I now live is the availability of wonderful local, artisan products. While we have our own olive grove in the Domaine where I live, I buy lots of different local organic… Continue Reading “French fancies: Oliviers & Co”
The Musette: Olive oil cake
Even die-hard butter devotees admit that olive oil makes exceptionally good cakes. EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) is liquid at room temperature, so it lends superior moisture over time. In fact, olive oil cake only improves the longer it sits—this dairy-free version will keep… Continue Reading “The Musette: Olive oil cake”
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