Recipes — dessert

Olioveto recipe: Olive oil cake

A Twist on Olive Oil Cake (V)

During the holidays I was able to take some time to bake a cake. I had some fresh new pistachios from my friends in Bronte, Italy, along with their pura pistachio paste. I found a recipe from Pure Vegan cookbook by Joseph Shuldiner, and then made some adjustments to get the perfect cake that was loved by all. It is simple and packs a punch in both flavor and presentation. I used our Bio Blend from Torre Bianca to make it extra special. Even if not at the holidays, it still looks and tastes so special. Give it a try....

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Ice cream and olive oil, really?

Ice cream and olive oil, really?

I have been looking at so many lovely recipes and uses for fresh olive oils. We have talked about even using olive oil on ice cream. So, I gave it a try to see what it really was about. What did I try... Nada Moo cookies and cream ice cream A good dribble of extra virgin olive oil - I gave our Gentile di Mafalda from Trespaldum a try Raspberries - I used 4 per person A pinch of rosemary Directions  scoop, add raspberries and rosemary, and dribble the oil over. Easy and delicious! It doesn't get more simple than that. And,...

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