The Citrus Grove

The Citrus Grove

let the beauty of what you love be what you do ~ Rumi

  • WelcomeWelcome to The Citrus Grove! A beautiful garden on a sunny hillside with birdsong and views of the Med in the wild North-west of Sardinia, Italy.
  • The FarmThe Citrus Grove is a small farm in the North-west of Sardinia. We produce nature’s gold – oils cold pressed from wild olives and Lentisk berries, wildflower essential oils and olioliti. 100% pure, natural, organic!
  • The KitchenNeed more self-care in your life? Want to live long and well? We share our tips, tricks, and recipes for well-being and seasonal living here on the blog.
  • The ExperienceNeed a break? Want to be inspired? We organise a range of events for mind, body, spirit. Our B&B is currently in development but we hope to invite you soon!
  • Notes from SardiniaMusings of a poet-farmer’s wife from the Blue Zone of Sardinia. A space for exploring slow living in the Sardinian countryside, Blue Zone principles for living a long, healthy life, and the benefits of self-care – nourishing mind, body, spirit!
  • CoolTour SardiniaCoolTour Sardinia is a culture and society magazine, showcasing the unique beauty of Sardinia and Sardinian artists and artisans.
  • Our StoryA little bit about us, Fiona and Alessandro, and what inspired The Citrus Grove.
  • Pick-me-up! Tiramisu… a gorgeous creamy boozy pudding!

    Pick-me-up! Tiramisu… a gorgeous creamy boozy pudding!

    As the days get shorter and evenings cooler, I’m feeling the urge to indulge in creamy sweet comfort foods… you too? This delightful little Tiramisu has appeared a few times in recent weeks!

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    November 14, 2022
    4th Season – Winter / Ibérru, Dolci
    coffee and cognac, comfort food, creamy, dessert, Dolci, gorgeous, hair of the dog, lady fingers, mascarpone, pick me up, pudding, savoiardi, sweets, tiramisu, winter
  • Memory lane: Tunis olive love

    Memory lane: Tunis olive love

    You know, growing up, I never encountered olives and olive oil was not a kitchen staple in North America back then. As far as I can remember, my first taste of them was on an academic research visit to Germany in the late 80s when a friend offered toast topped with butter, mashed sardines and…

    F_ox

    November 14, 2022
    Memory lane
    Arts and crafts, Ballooning, blueandwhite, Cavedwelling, Desert, Mediterranean, Memories, North Africa, Olives, Travels, Tuna, Tunis, Tunisia
  • Go nuts! Buttery shortbread goodness… with a nutty twist!

    Go nuts! Buttery shortbread goodness… with a nutty twist!

    Looking for a sweet winter comfort food? Rolled in coarse sugar, these sophisticate little nut shortbread biscuits are long on melting buttery, nutty flavour! And quick and easy to make. But be warned – highly addictive!

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    November 9, 2022
    4th Season – Winter / Ibérru, Dolci
    almond, biscotti, biscuits, brazil nuts, comfort food, cookies, Dolci, hazelnuts, nuts, pecan, shortbread, sweets, walnut, winter
  • Olives a-go-go

    Olives a-go-go

    Confectionary olives! A winter staple and key element of the charcuterie cork board here in Sardinia.

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    November 9, 2022
    4th Season – Winter / Ibérru, Aperitivi & Antipasti, Olives
    antipasti, aperitivi, appetizers, brine, charcuterie, confectionary olives, cork board, happy hour, nibbles, Olives
  • and so it begins…

    and so it begins…

    Follow your dreams and the rest will come… everything will be ok!

    F_ox

    May 3, 2015
    Planting seeds, Wild and free
    adventure, beauty, beginnings, citrus, farm, grove, home, journey, joy, love, nature, oliastri, Olives, pioneers, Seasonal living, seeds, wild

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