A tender, deeply chocolate cake made with olive oil instead of butter. Unfrosted, restrained, and meant to be served simply â a February dessert for lingering.
OLIVE OIL CHOCOLATE CAKE
WHIPPED RICOTTA WITH HONEY
Silky whipped ricotta finished with honey, lemon zest, and cracked black pepper â an understated appetizer meant for warm bread, shared plates, and lingering winter evenings.
CINNAMONâDATE SCONES
Gently spiced with cinnamon and studded with tender dates, these CinnamonâDate Scones are a quiet nod to traditional winter baking. Best served warm with butter or cream, theyâre a comforting addition to the holiday table and a perfect companion for afternoon tea. From The Gilded Table: December Edition.
Pissaladière Provençale Tart
Pissaladière Provençale â French Onion & Anchovy Tart Rustic, briny, and kissed by the Mediterranean sun â this tart is a Provençal apĂŠritif staple. Born in Nice and beloved along the Riviera, Pissaladière is the savory tart of summer gatherings. Golden caramelized onions mingle with thyme and bay, layered over a flaky crust and adorned... Continue Reading →
Strawberries & Cream Gâteau
Strawberries & Cream Gâteau â Crème Fraise Couronne A crown of pastry and cream, ribboned with strawberries â fit for queens and midsummer dreams. This airy gâteau is inspired by French pâtisseries and late-summer birthdays â a delicate pâte Ă choux ring, filled with sweet whipped cream and ribbons of macerated strawberries. Itâs a crown... Continue Reading →
GOLDEN FIG & HONEY SPRITZ | The Gilded Glass
Golden Fig & Honey Spritz â Spritz de Figue DorĂŠe Sunset in a glass â golden, herb-kissed, and summerâs perfect sendoff. This luminous spritz combines golden fig preserves, fresh thyme, and a kiss of honey with sparkling wine and a splash of soda water. Itâs floral, fruity, and gently effervescent â a drink made for... Continue Reading →
Honeyed Plum Shortcake
Honeyed Plum Shortcake â Shortcake aux Prunes MielĂŠes Sun-warmed plums, soft cream, and golden honey â a late-summer shortcake worth lingering over. This charming dessert is a soft-spoken celebration of plum season â tender shortcakes tucked with honeyed plums and soft whipped cream. A little rustic, a little romantic, and absolutely irresistible with a final... Continue Reading →
SAVORY SOCCA BITES
Savory Socca Bites â CanapĂŠs de Socca Provençale Golden bites of Nice, transformed into elegant canapĂŠs with creamy herbs and roasted tomato confit. Socca â the beloved Niçoise street snack â gets a refined twist in these canapĂŠ-style bites. Crisp-edged chickpea rounds are topped with herbed crème fraĂŽche and bursts of slow-roasted tomato. This effortless... Continue Reading →
Salade Niçoise à la Riviera
Salade Niçoise Ă la Riviera â A Signature Summer Classic A sunlit spread of Provençal simplicity â layered, composed, and kissed with sea breeze. This composed salad captures the relaxed elegance of a Riviera summer â heirloom tomatoes, green beans, soft potatoes, and tuna nestled beside olives and eggs. Dressed in Dijon vinaigrette and garnished... Continue Reading →
Peachy Tomato Salad
Peachy Tomato Salad â Salade de PĂŞches et Tomates dâĂtĂŠ Golden peaches and vibrant tomatoes â a warm-weather pairing kissed by herbs and sunshine. Sweet meets savory in this breezy summer salad. Ripe peaches and heirloom tomatoes mingle with fresh basil and a light vinaigrette â a poetic pairing for Augustâs sun-drenched gatherings. Serve this... Continue Reading →
Discover the Winter Whimsy Edition â cozy gifts and holiday treasures for the season. 