Inspired by Italy
Crafted in Scotland
Loved Everywhere
Inspired by Italy
Crafted in Scotland
Loved Everywhere
The passion behind the product
My mission is to elevate everyday indulgence through handmade, gluten free, almond-based cakes, that blend beautifully Italian tradition with Scottish creativity, offering our customers something truly unique… both in flavour and form.
John Fairgrieve Director
Introducing you to our taste sensation…
Nuvole
As your mouth breaks through the fragile crisp exterior, your taste buds dance with delight as the light airy cloudlike texture of the almond meet the luxurious orange-coloured pieces of real apricot.
This was our first creation inspired by the translucent azure skies of the south of Italy with a sprinkling of white cloud
Gavi
Originating in the north of Italy in the Piemonte region, and like its name, is a heroic wee cake, full of internal strength and flavour.
Fresh orange notes dominate the inside supported as always by a sensitive almond expression. This absolutely needs a good, chilled dessert wine or if that isn’t your normal tipple, a good caffe crema.
Ricciarelli
Our Ricciarelli have been described as being as good as you would get in Italy. The legend attaching to Ricciarelli dates its origins back to the 15th century.
Our ricciarelli have a thin, crisp exterior that gives way to a light, airy texture, releasing a delicate orange blossom fragrance on the palate which we allow to develop over 3 days and so they certainly take the cake for the longest preparation time. You won’t want just one!
Fior di Mandorla – al limone
And from Sicily, the undisputed home of “pasta di mandorla” we enter new territory.
As you bite into the firm exterior, you can feel the warmth of the South and soft, cake-like texture of the whole egg in the dough. The lemon is not overpowering and gives a light freshness with a real hint of Sicily and which gives way to a rich almond finish.
Fior di Mandorla – tradizionale
Want to get right to the heart of the tradition? Then this is for you: a delicate almond flavour and nothing else but very more-ish.
The surprise addition here is some plum conserve which helps to deepen the flavour just a little and beautifully complements the almond, which is after all the essence of the Italian soul. The mini version of these (10g) we call Barchetti. Buy some and you will see why!
Cuori al ciliegia
Truly the crowning glory of our first collection, Cuori is based on a recipe from the Emilia Romagna region in the centre of the Italy, bounded by the Adriatic.
But at its heart, there lies a piece of ruby-red Marasca cherry which when coupled with a hint of lemon and almond makes this like a bite of cherry bakewell with a difference.
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