The classic Jaffa orange – shamouti – was originally developed by Palestinian farmers in the mid-19th century and takes its name from the city of Jaffa – Yafo – where it was first produced for export. These are the oranges that I was given as the occasional treat when I was a child so the intoxicating aroma of…
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Kadiköy Market Dried Fruits and Nuts with Apricot Leather and Orange Blossom Water
The narrow streets that curl around the vibrant Kadiköy market – the perfect setting in which to explore the sights, sounds and aromas of the Asian side of Istanbul – is lined with family owned grocery stores with shop fronts only just visible behind mountains of beautiful fresh produce, dried fruits and nuts. The aromas…
Hyères Elderflower and Orange Blossom Cordial and a French 77 Cocktail
There aren’t many things as intoxicating as the scent of orange blossoms in the depths of winter, their heady aroma immediately transports me back to fine winter days in Provence. This isn’t merely an emotional response, it’s actually a physical one as the humble orange is revered for its uplifting mood enhancing properties. You don’t have to travel…
Greek Orange Blossom English Rhubarb Spoon Sweets with Greek Yoghurt, Pistachios and Lime
The Santorini I knew 30 years ago bore no relation to the glamorous image that the island portrays today. Of course it was absolutely gorgeous but life then was simple and the pleasures of eating almost elemental. The sweet little family tavernas that lined the beach were family run and featured daily menus written in…
Greek Peach and Orange Blossom Spoon Sweets with Greek Yoghurt and Organic Thyme Honey
A friend of mine – a Greek musician named Costas – took me to visit his mother in the mountains of mainland Greece where she attempted to win my heart with spoon sweets and thick Greek coffee. She succeeded in her mission and, today, as summer gifts its bounty of sumptuous stone fruit you are…
Jaffa Orange Blossom-infused Labneh
In his book, 88 Short Stories, the writer Guy de Maupassant wrote, ‘Did you ever sleep in a field of orange trees in bloom? The air which one inhales deliciously is a quintessence of perfumes. This powerful and sweet smell, as savoury as a sweetmeat, seems to penetrate one, to impregnate, to intoxicate, to induce languor, to bring…
Jewelled Pearl Barley with Mint & Orange Blossom Dressing
Every so often a new recipe book is published that gets everyone talking. Once such book is ‘On the Side‘, a book of inspiring dishes from Rocket & Squash, a food journal created by Ed Smith. When the book was published a couple of weeks ago, Instagram literally went mad – I mostly follow people in the food business…
Cardamom and Dill 