Discover the perfect wine and charcuterie pairings with tips from Olive & Fig. From Salami and Chianti to Brie and Pinot Noir, learn how to create a luxurious charcuterie board that complements your favourite wines.
This Baked Feta with Green Olives and Figs recipe is the perfect end-of-summer, welcome-to-fall appetizer. With only 5 minutes of prep time and a one-pan bake, this easy-to-prepare appetizer can be ready in about 25 minutes from start to finish.
Discover the perfect wine and charcuterie pairings with tips from Olive & Fig. From Salami and Chianti to Brie and Pinot Noir, learn how to create a luxurious charcuterie board that complements your favourite wines.
Dive into the heart of Izmir with this vibrant Fig and Olive Salad, drizzled with a tantalizing Pomegranate Dressing. This dish combines the sweetness of ripe figs, the brininess of olives, and the tart punch of pomegranate to deliver a truly Mediterranean experience.
The importance of watching our speech as a means of drawing near to God.
Discover the perfect wine and charcuterie pairings with tips from Olive & Fig. From Salami and Chianti to Brie and Pinot Noir, learn how to create a luxurious charcuterie board that complements your favourite wines.
Hi guys!!!! Cathy and I were lucky enough to attend Fig and Olive’s Weekend Riviera brunch buffet last Saturday June 10 in Newport Beach . It was just incredible. What a treat. We got to sample this new brunch buffet menu that featured endless selections of dishes inspired by the South of France including the...
When I started studying Islam somewhat seriously, I listened to everyone —perennial Sufis, Salafis, Shia, and traditional scholars. For a while my favorite scholar was Bilal Philips. It took a while until I found my way and when I did I stuck with. After a year or two of going to lectures and conferences, I …
I spent a few years learning with various teachers and attending lectures around New York and thereafter traveling to Jordan to sit in on the majalis (learning sessions) there. I’ve been blessed to learn a lot from my teachers and am forever grateful to them. Having the freedom to travel and to study takes time …
Fig and Black Olive Tapenade Crostini
This Baked Feta with Green Olives and Figs recipe is the perfect end-of-summer, welcome-to-fall appetizer. With only 5 minutes of prep time and a one-pan bake, this easy-to-prepare appetizer can be ready in about 25 minutes from start to finish.
The conversation around consent has evolved over the past decade. 10 years ago, it wouldn’t be uncommon to hear a male character on a TV sitcom laugh about attempting to get a woman to sleep with them by giving them ample alcohol. It’d be equally as likely to see female characters laugh about “getting so …
Fig & Olive restaurant group summoned the artists over at The Door Idea House to help them add some more sophisticated ideas and ingredients to their looks.
These whipped feta and fig toasts with pistachios and honey slightly sweet, salty and crunchy and perfect any time of day.
This grilled cheese sandwich filled with avocado, spinach, and a touch of sweetness from fresh figs is pure deliciousness.
This winter citrus olive oil cake topped with citrus cream is the perfect beautiful dessert to make for any occasion. If you are a long-time follower of Fig & Olive Platter, then you know that I love simple one-bowl cakes, and this cake is exactly that. All you need is a couple of ingredients and
OLIVE OIL & ORANGE CAKE WITH FIGS, MASCARPONE AND HONEY
This olive oil honey cake is simple yet elegant with a moist tender crumb and delicate flavor of the fruity balanced olive oil and sweet floral honey. It can easily be made vegan by swapping the honey for maple syrup.
Believers, stay away from conjecture; acting upon some conjecture may lead to sin. Do not spy on one another or back-bite. Would any of you like to eat the disgusting dead flesh of your brother? Have fear of God; God accepts repentance and is All-merciful. (49:12) Backbiting is a part of life, or at least …
We teach our daughters to be independent, but is this the right approach? Is it the only approach? Or can we teach our daughters to be interdependent? To rely on themselves, yes, but also to rely on their family and even on the men in their lives.
It all started in the south of France when I started to take a serious commitment to spreading tapenade on my baguette and drink kir a...
At some point, I thought I might like to be a scholar. I suppose when I started studying Islam more actively I began to realize the dearth of female scholars. Outside of my life now, where I am blessed to have four main teachers in my life two of which are women, there were distinctly …
Had I been born an Egyptian during the time of Pharoahs it would’ve been a good time to be black. Black people were the ruling class. The oppressed class at least for a period of time were the Hebrews. But I was not born back then, I was born in 1988 in America, and being …
This mezze platter has all the flavor profiles I love: bright, sour, herby and savory. This one features two of my favorite dips: muhammara, a Syrian red pepper and walnut dip and baba ganoush, a roasted smoky eggplant and tahini dip. Both are full of intense but balanced flavors and summer is a great season to […]
As noted in our complimentary blog post about how to cook with a Moroccan tagine, offers delicious variety, there are countless recipes to use with your artisan Moroccan tagine. Here, Verve Culture co-founder Jacquie Lewis shares her her recipe for Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon, Olives, Figs, and Almonds.
Why do people get married? I was asked recently by a young woman after my lecture on the age of Lady ‘Aisha. Though the purpose of the question was vague, I answered anyhow; people marry for love, companionship, etc. Well, she followed up, how could someone find that with a 6-year-old? One of the biggest …
This olive oil honey cake is simple yet elegant with a moist tender crumb and delicate flavor of the fruity balanced olive oil and sweet floral honey. It can easily be made vegan by swapping the honey for maple syrup.
Summer has been a little crazy ’round these parts. Let’s just say that it’s truly a season of celebration. I’ll explain more later, but for now you’ll have to trust me. Regardless, we thought it would be the perfect time to revist our ricotta crostini party – this time, spicing things up with an assortment […]
Believers, stay away from conjecture; acting upon some conjecture may lead to sin. Do not spy on one another or back-bite. Would any of you like to eat the disgusting dead flesh of your brother? Have fear of God; God accepts repentance and is All-merciful. (49:12) Backbiting is a part of life, or at least …
As you are reading this Taylor and I are off gallivanting in the Italian countryside, eating our way through the country. So please forgive me if I don't respond to your comments/emails right away, since we are indeed computer-less (and smartphone-less, email-less, and twitter-less - oh the horror!) But we'll be back soon with a
This olive oil honey cake is simple yet elegant with a moist tender crumb and delicate flavor of the fruity balanced olive oil and sweet floral honey. It can easily be made vegan by swapping the honey for maple syrup.
Conserva de higos con lavanda y tomillo, is geen jam maar ingemaakte verse vijgen met lavendel en tijm. Heerlijk op brood.
I always buy fresh figs whenever I see them. I can't resist. You know how I feel about them. I have no idea what I am going to mak...
makes one small jar of dressing, enough for one large or several small salads; adapted from Jamie Oliver
Adapted from Real Simple Magazine September 2011
If there's one thing I love about being a grown up...and living in my own home, with my husband...it's entertaining. I love having friends {and family} over to dinner and making it a special evening. I especially loved it when I was able to indulge in wine {and other alcoholic beverages}, but I digress... One of my favorite things to do is put together a cheese platter. There are probably a million different ways to do it too...which makes it fun to experiment. Here are my tips to create a perfect cheese platter. First the whole basis of the platter: cheese. I suggest having 2-3 varieties...usually a soft cheese, stinky cheese and a hard cheese. My favorite soft cheese is brie, stinky cheese is gorgonzola {or blue cheese}, and hard cheese is parmesan {or some variety of the sort}. It's always fun to experiment, especially if you have a specialty store nearby. You may be surprised with what you like! Also, be sure to bring your cheese to room temperature before serving. Oh and for those of you wondering...I have the clear to eat soft cheese during my pregnancy...as long as the milk is pasteurized. Hallelujah to that! Next, I like to have a garnish with my cheese. I love fig jam. It is my absolute favorite and really brings out the best in the cheese. It adds the perfect sweet to the salt. Speaking of sweet and salty...it's nice to have some fresh fruit, like grapes and other fruit. My favorite is dried apricots. And for the salty, I love kalamata olives. Last, make sure you have a couple different options for crackers or bread. They should be hearty enough to withhold the cheese and bite size. Arranging it is also fun! Make sure to have a big platter or cutting board to display everything. It's nice to have a variety of color, since the cheese can tend to look pretty bland. I like to add some green leaves to brighten it up. Some other options I like to include with my cheese platter are: Marcona Almonds Prosciutto Lavender Honey Oil & Vinegar Strawberries What's your favorite cheese platter item? Hope you enjoy! Bon Appetit! xo natasha Linked to: Tasty Tuesdays
Health Benefits of dried organic figs are unknown to many, know why they occupy the first place (in terms of nutrients) among the fruit family
I was looking at some art, just admiring since I’m far from able to buy anything, and I came across a lot of pieces I took interest in. But I found myself saying “Ooh I love that, but I couldn’t have it in my house”. Despite being in love with moody, monotone and monochromatic works …
This simple yet hearty oatmeal recipe gives you the perfect oatmeal texture, along with a sticky sweetness from melted figs and dates. The whole thing uses no extra sugars, but if you want to add a drizzle of maple syrup, I will of course cheer you on.
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