Granita is a semi-frozen dessert that perfectly hits the spot during the hot summer months. Variations exist across the different regions of Italy but in Sicily, you’ll find this courser, more crystalline textured version. Not only is this a non-fat treat that the kids will enjoy too, but it’s also a good source of fresh […]
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Nothing tastes better than fruit in season. We wanted a colorful yet seasonally appropriate dessert to celebrate the Fourth of July. Our 10-year-old son reminded us that North Carolina’s state berries are the strawberry and blueberry. In 2001, the NC General Assembly named the strawberry as the official Red Berry of North Carolina, and named […]
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‘Tis the season for fudge and have we found a winner! We experimented with 3 or 4 different fudge recipes and created something that produced the balance of texture and moistness we were looking for. We didn’t want a brownie or cookie but we also didn’t want fudge that was too creamy and didn’t hold up (enter baking soda). This fudge […]
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For this dessert, all the ingredients are in the title. Our friend Susan from Brattleboro, Vermont introduced us to this recipe and we gave it our Olive This! twist. It’s a sweet dessert without the added sugar or butter and with just four ingredients it’s as easy as coat, roast, flip and drizzle. The prep […]
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The combination of dark chocolate and the fruity essence of our Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil give this dessert a decadent flavor. This almost flourless cake uses our extra virgin olive oil in place of butter. We found the rich flavor of the cake stands on its own and doesn’t need a heavy frosting – […]
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Here’s another recipe that substitutes butter with extra virgin olive oil for an easy and healthy alternative. We baked this and brought it into the store last week. We quickly ran out of printed recipes so by popular demand we’re posting it online. Enjoy!
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These chocolate stuffed buns are a treat for dessert or breakfast. Take note, the dough needs to go in the fridge overnight so plan ahead – well worth the wait! Ingredients: 3 teaspoons active dry yeast 3 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/3 cup lukewarm cream or half & half 1/3 cup warm […]
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