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Truly Great Local Producers & Suppliers  -  17-Aug-2010
Giuseppe & I have selected some of our favourite local producers and suppliers to help you save on those food miles!


Samphire & Strawberries  -  21-Jun-2010
We spent a glorious Saturday morning gathering samphire at the edge of Poole harbour - we spent the rest of the weekend eating it! Check out Giuseppe's ideas here.


Cup Cake Workshop, new dates  -  26-Mar-2010
We are delighted to announce that Lisa is able to join us for some additional dates. Book early to enjoy a day of creative bliss. Every student will leave with their own box filled with delightful little cup cakes.


Recipe of the Month  -  25-Mar-2010
This month's recipe makes the most of the deliciously fragrant wild garlic that is all about us right now.


Villa Sofia Olive Oil  -  22-Feb-2010
Our 2009 harvest was hard work. Once again the whole family, Sofia and Dante included, gathered to harvest, plus some really hard-working friends - Nick & Jane Viney, Sarah Cannings & Dan Frampton. Pressed from olives grown in our own Sicilian olive grove, the oil is available in 1 litre bottles and 3 and 5 litre tins.


Cup Cakes with Lisa Notley  -  23-Jun-2009
Lisa will be at the school again this week and due to demand we'll be releasing new dates for the Autumn soon.


Veru Truly Sicilian  -  23-Jun-2009
With summer here, why not have a pizza party - our Semolina flour is here now, & if it's the bbq you love, then just serve up some delicious local meat with a spoonful of Giuseppe's own recipe caponata. Go to www.verutrulysicilian.com for recipe ideas & your local stockist.


Kitchenware  -  20-Apr-2008
Our new range of knife blocks is now available. The perfect compliment to David Mellor kitchen knives, all on sale at the Olive Tree Cookery School.


Picnicware  -  20-Apr-2008
Colourful melamine picnicware is available to buy directly from the cookery school or by mail order.


Tableware  -  08-Jan-2008
Beautiful Tuscan Tableware & Glassware, delicate colours, perfect for eclectic & al fresco dining.


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