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Comment on Capezzana Olive Oil and Orange Cakes by Camille

Camille — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:03:55 +0000

I think these would be perfect in the morning with coffee or for afternoon tea. They are beautiful and sound delicious, especially the crackly and sugary crust..yum!

Comment on Capezzana Olive Oil and Orange Cakes by Kim

Kim — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:41:51 +0000

Vera, these little gems look absolutely beautiful. I am such a cake lover and am very intrigued by the combination. You always delight me when I come by for a visit, what a treat.

Comment on Capezzana Olive Oil and Orange Cakes by giz

giz — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:59:55 +0000

These cookies look rich yet the ingredients don’t tell you that. It worked - what a great deception.

Comment on Capezzana Olive Oil and Orange Cakes by natalie

natalie — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:54:18 +0000

this look really nice. I love baking with oil rather than butter. Although olive oil can be quite expensive. I love italian recipes.

Comment on Capezzana Olive Oil and Orange Cakes by My Sweet & Saucy

My Sweet & Saucy — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:56:21 +0000

I love this book! What a great recipe to try out!

Comment on Chocolate and Grand Marnier Banana Cake by Vera

Vera — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:10:42 +0000

Zarsheena, there is 1/2 cup of buttermilk; I corrected the recipe. It was the last ingredient in the list, I guess, I got tired typing :) Sorry!

Comment on Capezzana Olive Oil and Orange Cakes by Eileen

Eileen — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:05:44 +0000

What beautiful cakes! I am tempted to try these since I love any sweet that uses olive oil in the recipe. I have to say though, that it would be extremely hard for me to use my best olive oil. I usually have about 5 different oils around and scrutinize (or should I say agonize) over which one to use in whatever I’m making. My favorite for baking is Nicolas Alziarri. It is such a delicious, smooth oil. I’ve always purchased it in Paris, but I am running low and just priced it at William-Sonoma–$42/liter.

Comment on Lemon-Basil Sherbet by giz

giz — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:19 +0000

How cute and festive is this? I’ve seen sherbets prepared in lemons and oranges before but never with a hint of basil. I like it.

Comment on Capezzana Olive Oil and Orange Cakes by Graeme

Graeme — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:27:13 +0000

What a gorgeous colour!
Give me Olive Oil over Butter any day.

Fantastic post.

Comment on Chocolate and Grand Marnier Banana Cake by zarsheena

zarsheena — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:35:46 +0000

hi vera,could u please let me know if we need butter milk in chocolate and grand marnier banana cake, i m little bit confused!
thanks

Comment on Capezzana Olive Oil and Orange Cakes by Y

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:33:57 +0000

I love how golden they look, and how simple the recipe seems. Must try this some time.

Comment on Capezzana Olive Oil and Orange Cakes by grace

grace — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:27:13 +0000

they look like cute little cookies…but they’re cakes! i love it! i’ll bet they just melt right on your tongue. :)

Comment on Lemon-Basil Sherbet by Miri

Miri — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:19:18 +0000

Delicious looking sherbet, and the photo is just stunning!

Comment on Capezzana Olive Oil and Orange Cakes by Christy

Christy — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:13:45 +0000

I think that you are definitely favoured by the pastry gods. Everything you make turns out so perfect. Oh, I can imagine the pinch you must feel for using so much of an expensive and prized ingredient. But hey, if it really changes the quality, then it is justified right? Life’s just too short for bad cakes!

Comment on Capezzana Olive Oil and Orange Cakes by Clumbsy Cookie

Clumbsy Cookie — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:49:33 +0000

Olive oil is a great thing to use in baked goods, it usually gives an unique texture. You little cakes came out so delicious looking and I love the pictures!

Comment on Capezzana Olive Oil and Orange Cakes by morgana

morgana — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:38:28 +0000

I think I’ll try these, they look so beautiful in the photos…

Comment on Cornmeal Cranberry Cookies by Sonu

Sonu — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:23:13 +0000

Hi Vera,
I just came across to ur blog. it’s just simply superb and like a baker’s shop:) U have created ur blog beautifully. I wondered tht Should I try ur Cornmeal cranberries cookies? I’ll let u knw when I would give a try.
Thanks.
Sonu:)

Comment on Capezzana Olive Oil and Orange Cakes by Meeta

Meeta — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:55:06 +0000

Gorgeous! I have played around with olive oil in my cakes lately too. Love the flavor it adds. These cakes look simply elegant and delicious!

Comment on Lemon-Basil Sherbet by Thip

Thip — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:02:12 +0000

Nice scoop, Vera. I’m sure it tastes very refreshing. I made similar flavor to your a while ago, but I used lime and Thai basil. :)

Comment on Capezzana Olive Oil and Orange Cakes by linda

linda — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:58:27 +0000

The cakes look wonderful! Olive oil cake has been on my to-do list for a while. Like the idea of increasing the crust-crumb ratio.

Comment on Chocolate Plastic Roses by Vera

Vera — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:50:18 +0000

Natalie, thank you very much. I emailed you.

Comment on Grilled Peaches with Basil Ice Cream and Pine Nut Crocante by Vera

Vera — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:52:32 +0000

Deborah, thank you! I’m glad you noticed my recipe.

Y, thanks a lot. I’m very proud of this greenness :)

Comment on Lemon-Basil Sherbet by Vera

Vera — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:47:15 +0000

Laurie, thanks for the compliment. Your mother’s way of serving sherbets sounds just great. Can I use beer instead? :)

Ivy, thank you very much.

Y, thank you. It is refreshing, you have my word :)

Comment on Lemon-Basil Sherbet by Y

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:05:24 +0000

So lovely, and sounds so refreshing too. Great photo!

Comment on Grilled Peaches with Basil Ice Cream and Pine Nut Crocante by Y

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:03:17 +0000

What a lovely combination. And the greenness of your basil ice cream looks just perfect to me :)