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Olives: The Spheres of Hospitality
Olives: The Spheres of Hospitality

Olives have been part of man's progress for millennia.Alexander conquered most of the known world with olives close at hand and the Roman Empire certainly

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Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

January 29, 2021

6 Different Pink Salts … Learning to think Pink
6 Different Pink Salts … Learning to think Pink

We hear a lot of talk about "Pink Salts", some of it interesting, some fascinating, some utter BS, and sadly some just fraud ... so here is the 'straight

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Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

January 1, 2021

Roasted Piquillo Soup Recipe
Roasted Piquillo Soup Recipe

Smoky pepper and tomato are the perfect flavour combination in this spicy soup. Warm up on a cold day or chill and serve cold.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

December 1, 2018

Ice Cream – Chocolate Miso
Ice Cream – Chocolate Miso

A rich and chocolatey umami bomb of flavour. This easy to make ice cream will be on regular rotation. Try it with a sprinkling of pink Himalayan sea salt.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

August 27, 2018

Orange, Black Barley and Spinach Salad
Orange, Black Barley and Spinach Salad

Black barley and orange segments create a spectacular presentation in this protein-rich salad.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 24, 2017

Qualifirst Olive Oils – Best in the World
Qualifirst Olive Oils – Best in the World

It is not just once in a while, but very often, that one of Qualifirst's selections are recognized as world class. Once again Castillo de Canena has been

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Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

November 18, 2015

Dark Chocolate Sorbet with Himalayan Pink Salt
Dark Chocolate Sorbet with Himalayan Pink Salt

An intense, dairy-free, dark chocolate flavour with an appealing salty crunch.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

July 1, 2015

Quinoa Chia Veggie Burger
Quinoa Chia Veggie Burger

At last a veggie burger that doesn’t fall apart, and each patty is packed with a superfood combo of quinoa, lentils, and chia.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

January 16, 2015

Hunting Quality Foods; The Story of our Olive Oil
Hunting Quality Foods; The Story of our Olive Oil

An entertaining look behind the scenes of how Qualifirst found out one of the world's best olive oil, and why we are on firm ground to state it.

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Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

December 11, 2014

Reality of Quality: BARRAL Olives
Reality of Quality: BARRAL Olives

Olives remain a fundamental dish of hospitality when friends come over. It is hard to beat good olives in a bowl as a companion to a modern cocktail or

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Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

October 3, 2013

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