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You Can't Beat this Beet Recipe!
Jenny made this lovely beet recipe with our Rasara EVOO from Frantoio di Cornoleda in the Veneto in Italy. It is so quick, easy and flavorful. Give it a try! 1 ½ pound beets (3 to 5 medium), 1 inch of tops and tails attached 1 Tbs. red-wine vinegar 1 Tbs. Olioveto cooking EVOO Optional: 2 Tbs. red wine 8 ounces of fresh goat cheese Olioveto Rasara EVOO for finishing Olioveto 10-year aged balsamic for finishin Directions Preheat oven to 450° Wash the beets and place them in a roasting pan. Drizzle with the red wine vinegar, 1 Tbs Olioveto...
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....
Quick and Yummy Breakfast
Jenny likes to start her day off with a hearty spelt Blue Grouse Bread slice. Even though that alone is wonderful, she makes it even more special by adding a topping - Here is what she does: Toast the bread. Then spreads on some ricotta cheese. This cheese is a nice goat ricotta from our friend Edit who we met at the Telluride Farmers Market. She has lovely goats and chickens in Hesperus, Colorado. Next, of course, drizzle it with Torre Bianca Bio Blend EVOO. And, lastly, top it off with a sprinkle of Maldon sea salt. You can substitute...
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,...