This past fall, the Aptos Farmers Market had the honor of hosting Fran Gage, a noted author, baker, and olive oil aficionado, as a guest speaker that included a book signing of her newest book, The New American Olive Oil. We learned how to choose olive oil, tasted olive oil (two excellent oils from our...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces whipping cream 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 2 tablespoons dried cherries, chopped 1 lb. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped Cocoa powder, for dusting truffles METHOD: Line the bottom and sides of a small square dish with parchment paper. Bring cream and butter to a simmer in a sauce pot. Remove...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces 60% dark Chocolate 5 1/2 tablespoons soft unsalted butter 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Grey sea salt from France (Fleur de Sel) 1/4 cup cocoa powder METHOD: Melt the chocolate over a double boiler that has been heated and then turned off. Add the olive oil and stir slowly until the...Read More