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Review: Florentine Cookies of France

Monday, August 8th, 2011

Florentine Cookies photo: B C Hill

Florentine Cookies of France photo: BC Hill

Florentine organic cookies of France received rave reviews. I brought  these dark chocolate and orange flavored cookies to an island style gourmet lunch for writers and travelers.

The positive  comments from the culinary group ranged from delicious, chewy, chocolaty, smooth, and good mouth feel.
You can purchase organic, gluten-free cookies from Dodo Organics.

www.DodoBrands.com

Brenda C. Hill
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Almond Cookie Crisps – A Review by Brenda C Hill

Monday, August 1st, 2011

Almond Cookie Crisps & Crumbs Photo B C Hill

Almond Cookie Crisps

The label read “Eat soon after opening.” Since I always follow directions, I did just that. I could not help devouring these delightful cookies in one day.
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Since I am generally not fond of sweet cookies, my plan was to try only one or two. This is not possible with these crunchy, savory, light, little, puffy bites of heaven. I double dare our readers to eat only one.
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To me, Almond Crisps are a cross between a cookie and a cracker. They pair well with my morning coffee, afternoon tea, an evening glass of wine, and then, if any are left, for dessert. What a perfect crunchy, nutty taste with ice-cream or pudding.
This product would make an ideal hostess gift. No problem to ”Eat soon after opening.”
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Made in France by Maison Bruyere (1964) these almond puffed delicacies can be found at Dodo Brands in New York.
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Review: Dodo Organics Truffle Products – Unbelievable

Friday, July 29th, 2011

Dodo Organic Truffle & Porcino Mushroom Olive Oil photo M D Hill

When we were on the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association Conference at Sea, Dodo Organics Products sent us many wonderful sample products to test out.

I’ll have to admit the small samples of truffle oils were for our celebrity chef, Michelle Winner and me. Michelle and I had organized all of these gifts and they wanted to give us a treat.

In deed it was a treat.  French Master Chef Herve Laurent was thrilled and treasured the product. His smile said it all. I didn’t try mine until I got home.

After these extensive trips with wonder food, and especially on Holland America, I just want soup when I get home.  Now, even though I make soup from scratch, usually in these situations, we stick with some from the deli department of our local grocery story. So, after heating up the broccoli cheddar soup, I drizzled some of the Dodo Black Truffle Olive Oil Dressing, and it was absolutely delicious.

Brocolli Cheddar Soup with Black Truffle Oil photo: M D Hill

The next night, we tried the White Truffle Olive Oil Dressing on Corn Chowder and it was just as good. When I tried in on New England Clam Chowder, it did not work as well. For that, the Porcino Mushroom Olive Oil Dressing gave a nicer finish.

Now, I have drizzled these over over some fresh tomatoes, as well as on top of mac n’ cheese.  Any way you try it, simply divine.

I also took a little taste of the Profumi Umbri Acadia Honey with White Truffles from Dodo Organics–Delicious. I have that closed tightly as I am trying to decide what it will pair with the best. Maybe a plain scone or multi-grain toast.

In any case, I’m sold on this product and will probably order some from their online store for hostess gifts.

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