We have an assortment of Inspiring, favorite cookbooks here in the studio! Most recently we harkened back to our travels through our beloved Spain and made a wonderful, savory afternoon appetizer to celebrate our Principal, Meredith Thomson’s birthday. This recipe comes from “The Forest Feast Mediterranean”, one of 4 books written by Erin Gleeson. This is Erin’s most recent cookbook and highlights her travels with her family through Italy, Spain, Portugal and France……all Candelaria Design favorite destinations!
Erin is a chef, author, artist and photographer. Her books are works of art and the recipes are robust and simple to do with accessible and healthy ingredients. She also writes a wonderful blog that is a real treat to engage in, find it HERE.
For Meredith’s celebration we made the Burrata & Olive Antipasto. This recipe was inspired by Erin’s visits to 2 favorite spots in Barcelona, “Lolita Taperia” and “Tapeo”. Erin suggests serving this on grilled bread but we used some wonderful crackers as we anxiously await the completion of our studio demonstration kitchen which will expand our ability to offer a full culinary experience!…stay tuned for that!
Here is the recipe as it appears in the book:
Erin does all her own food styling and photography which makes her books so stunningly beautiful! This recipe was easy, light and fresh and gone in no time, our team loved it!
Erin’s rendition from the book!
Here is our creation! We urge you to give this a try, and feel quite sure it will become a regular go to! Of course it goes without saying a gorgeous chilled bottle of wine makes it all the better!….now this is Inspiring Living in Candelaria Style!!!
Our Candelaria Burrata & Olive Antipasto
Here’s our talented and beloved birthday girl!