I simmered Orange slices with Vanilla Bean and freshly cut Rosemary in water and sugar to make a syrup, reduced it , then added that to the cream, to infuse as the cream heated. Cooled it, strained it and proceeded with making the Panna Cotta. The flavor was subtle, but definitely there. I topped it with grated Dark Chocolate. Another favorite flavor right now is Honey Vanilla Camomile Tea. Using a mortar and pestle I finely ground the tea, scraped a vanilla pod, and added both to the butter for my shortbread. That worked well... I will try that with my other favorite tea, Earl Grey.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Panna Cotta E Biscotti... Panna Cotta And Shortbread...
Lately i've enjoyed the flavor, and fragrance of Orange, Vanilla, and Rosemary... simmering those things together to make the house smell good. I decided to put that flavor into Panna Cotta.
I simmered Orange slices with Vanilla Bean and freshly cut Rosemary in water and sugar to make a syrup, reduced it , then added that to the cream, to infuse as the cream heated. Cooled it, strained it and proceeded with making the Panna Cotta. The flavor was subtle, but definitely there. I topped it with grated Dark Chocolate. Another favorite flavor right now is Honey Vanilla Camomile Tea. Using a mortar and pestle I finely ground the tea, scraped a vanilla pod, and added both to the butter for my shortbread. That worked well... I will try that with my other favorite tea, Earl Grey.
I simmered Orange slices with Vanilla Bean and freshly cut Rosemary in water and sugar to make a syrup, reduced it , then added that to the cream, to infuse as the cream heated. Cooled it, strained it and proceeded with making the Panna Cotta. The flavor was subtle, but definitely there. I topped it with grated Dark Chocolate. Another favorite flavor right now is Honey Vanilla Camomile Tea. Using a mortar and pestle I finely ground the tea, scraped a vanilla pod, and added both to the butter for my shortbread. That worked well... I will try that with my other favorite tea, Earl Grey.
Mary,
ReplyDeleteThank you for revealing a little bit of the secret behind this magic! You make the Food Network look like the farm team!
w/L.
Everything looks so yummy Mary!... I tried to make my own biscotti... it tasted good, but was really hard!... we dipped it in our coffee to soften it up a bit... your photos are so pretty!... xoxo Julie Marie
ReplyDeleteCiao Mary, ottima idea per la panna cotta, poi le tue presentazioni sono sempre così belle... I biscotti con il tè earl grey vorrei provare a farli anche io...
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YUM! That all looks SO GOOD!!
ReplyDeleteGreat hints, thanks so much, dear Mary!
Have a wonderful week!
Mmm, looks so good! Wish I lived next door to you!!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Hi Mary, I'm new here but I love it so much already.... and these panna cotta and biscotti that you show.. mmmhh must have been delicious...
ReplyDeletewell thanks for sharing and a big hug from "your" Italy!
ciaoo Lisa
This looks delightful, Mary. Shortbread is a favorite of mine. I bet your home smells so nice filled with all kinds of spices and such. Love the last picture with the red flower.
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~Sheri
Oh my, is this not delicious????? What gorgeous sweets to indulge in as we move out of summer into the cozier months I love. Mary dear, thank you for coming to visit! All will be well. Anita
ReplyDeleteWhat unusual combinations; they certainly deserve to be tried out !
ReplyDeleteDeliziosi entrambi!! Ti seguo anche io da oggi :) Se ti va di passare da me sei la benvenuta, a presto!!
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