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Shop Small Saturday

Don't forget to Shop Small on Saturday, November 30, 2013.  We will be open from 10-8pm that day.  We will be passing out desserts made with olive oil from 2:30 until they run out.  Come join us.  Don't forget the Christmas Tree Lighting on the Green that evening in downtown

By |November 27th, 2013|Categories: Events|Comments Off on Shop Small Saturday

Decadent Chocolate & Espresso Fudge

10 oz. Heavy Cream 4 oz.  Espresso Balsamic 1 pound (about 2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips 3 Tbs. unsalted butter cut in to small pieces 1/4 tsp. sea salt 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Butter a 9x13" baking pan and line with parchment that overhangs the sides.  In a metal bowl

By |November 26th, 2013|Categories: Desserts, Recipes|Comments Off on Decadent Chocolate & Espresso Fudge

Cranberry & Balsamic Onion Marmalade

2 tablespoons Fused Blood Orange Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 cup sliced onion loosely packed about one half an onion 1 teaspoon kosher salt fresh cracked pepper 2 cups fresh cranberries 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup  Pomegranate Balsamic 1/4 Freshly squeezed orange juice Heat the olive oil in a

By |November 26th, 2013|Categories: Recipes, Side Dishes|Comments Off on Cranberry & Balsamic Onion Marmalade

Asiago & White Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients 6 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled 1 stick (8oz.) unsalted butter 2 medium cloves garlic 1 cup half & half 1 tablespoon  White Truffle Oil 1 cup grated Asiago Cheese Sea salt & fresh cracked black pepper to taste Optional:  Finely minced, fresh chopped flat leaf parsley for garnish

By |November 26th, 2013|Categories: Recipes, Side Dishes|Comments Off on Asiago & White Truffle Mashed Potatoes

MUSHROOM SAGE EVOO Basted Turkey

1 Turkey about 12 pounds For The Brine 1 1/2 cups kosher salt 2 1/2 gallons cold water Roasting 3 tablespoons  Mushroom Sage Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper 1/2-3/4 cups chicken stock, as needed Place Turkey and enough brine to cover in a large pot. Refrigerate

By |November 26th, 2013|Categories: Main Dishes, Recipes|Comments Off on MUSHROOM SAGE EVOO Basted Turkey

Aged Espresso Balsamic Tiramisu

5 large egg yolks 2/3 cup + 2 Tbs. granulated sugar 16 oz. mascarpone - softened 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup sweet Marsala wine 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso 24 lady fingers 3 tablespoons rum 3 tablespoons Espresso Balsamic 1/3 cup ground chocolate Whisk 1/3 cup

By |November 12th, 2013|Categories: Desserts, Recipes|Comments Off on Aged Espresso Balsamic Tiramisu

Wild Mushroom & Zucchini Empenadas with Olive Oil Pastry Dough

Wild Mushroom Empanada Filling 1 cup zucchini finely diced 1/2 pound assorted wild mushrooms, cleaned and coarsely chopped 1 shallot minced 2 large cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons Organic Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil 1 large egg, beaten 1/4 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano freshly ground

By |November 12th, 2013|Categories: Main Dishes, Recipes|Comments Off on Wild Mushroom & Zucchini Empenadas with Olive Oil Pastry Dough

Mashed Golden Cauliflower with UP Koroneiki and Roasted Garlic

4 cups fresh cauliflower in small pieces - florets only 3 cups lightly salted water or chicken stock 1/3 cup creme fraiche 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons fresh, peppery, green UP extra virgin olive oil (such as koroneiki) 1/3 + 2 tablespoons cup Pecorino Romano, grated 3 large cloves whole garlic (optionally

By |November 12th, 2013|Categories: Recipes, Side Dishes|Comments Off on Mashed Golden Cauliflower with UP Koroneiki and Roasted Garlic

Aged Maple Balsamic-Bacon Vinaigrette Over Baby Wilted Spinach

    Ingredients 4 tablespoons Aged Maple Balsamic Vinegar 2 Tablespoon aged red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon good quality Dijon style mustard 4 tablespoons Ultra Premium extra virgin olive oil (your choice) 2 tablespoon finely minced shallots 1/2 teaspoon salt freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 slices center-cut bacon,

By |November 12th, 2013|Categories: Recipes, Salads|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Aged Maple Balsamic-Bacon Vinaigrette Over Baby Wilted Spinach