Almond Biscuits

Gioacchino Rossini, “Péchés de vieillesse”, Vol. ΙVb – Quatre mendiants, b.2 Les amandes (Minuit sonne – Bonsoir Madame).

Gioachino Rossini (1792–1868) was one of Italy’s great composers, celebrated not only for his brilliant operas but also for his legendary love of fine food and convivial pleasures. His "Péchés de vieillesse" reveal a more intimate and playful side. In "Les amandes", from "Quatre mendiants", Rossini transforms the almond into music: graceful, light and gently whimsical, perfectly capturing the sweetness and charm of early September.

I make these fragrant almond biscuits with Greek almonds, organic flour, cane sugar, and exquisite French Montaigu PDO butter. A dear Greek friend, chef-boulanger at one of Athens’ finest bakeries, gave me this precious butter as a gift. Tender and aromatic, my biscuits celebrate the simple pleasure of baking in early September. This beautiful recipe comes from renowned Greek chef Dina Nikolaou and makes a lovely treat to share with those we love.

Gioacchino Rossini, “Péchés de vieillesse”, Vol. ΙVb – Quatre mendiants, b.2 Les amandes (Minuit sonne – Bonsoir Madame).

Gioachino Rossini (1792–1868) was one of Italy’s great composers, celebrated not only for his brilliant operas but also for his legendary love of fine food and convivial pleasures. His "Péchés de vieillesse" reveal a more intimate and playful side. In "Les amandes", from "Quatre mendiants", Rossini transforms the almond into music: graceful, light and gently whimsical, perfectly capturing the sweetness and charm of early September.

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