When you think of olive oil, dessert is not the first thing to come to mind. In Italy and the Mediterranean, olive oil is so abundant that it’s cheaper than butter and is a common ingredient for baking. Some would say using olive oil in desserts is just a trend but I hope it’s a... Continue Reading →
Sweet Corn-Lemon Thyme Gelato
For some strange reason, corn is one of those foods that people prefer to be sweet, really sweet, but balk at the idea of using it in dessert. At least, this is true in the United States. Corn pudding is a traditional Brazilian dessert used to celebrate June Festivals, while corn ice cream and sweet... Continue Reading →