Aphrodite by Casa Saporzi

Tasting Notes from the Curator

Casa Saporzi uses their same base recipe for the Naked Positano and Seville olive oil cakes which people have come to love due to its moistness, but, with an added twist.

This Valentines season, the Aphrodite box offers two sets of cakes. Each box will contain

• 6 Rose-shaped cakes that are made of Terre Exotique Rose Water and freshly-squeezed lemons
• 2 Heart-shaped cakes made of Terre Exotique Orange Blossom Water, freshly-squeezed oranges and finally topped with Callebaut No. 811 Dark Couverture Chocolate.

What you get in each box is a delightful blend of flavors without them being too sweet. All packaged in a wonderful pink box that comes with a free gift tag for you to write your special message to your loved one.

Pairings

These mini cakes are perfect for tea time or as a dessert treat. They are best paired with Brut Cava such as the Bohigas Brut Reserva Cava or a Rose like Camille de Labrie Rosé from Chateau Croix de Labrie

A Love Project that started at Home

Casa Saporzi is founded by The Bow Tie Duck’s Co-founder and Chief Operations officer, Raizza Encinas. She started Casa Saporzi as a baking project to allow her to have days (outside of Bow Tie Duck work) to be in her favorite place, the kitchen. The one true place where she feels grounded and that allows her to unwind.

Her love for the kitchen is inspired by her late grandmother Columbina, the homemaker of a family of seven kids. Her grandmother was so engrossed in the kitchen during her days that she started amassing a collection of her own recipes, typewritten (with a typewriter!) in little index cards. These recipes, both for scrumptious, homey dishes and loved baked desserts, have been passed down within the Encinas family and has inspired a number of members, including Raizza, to continue the tradition of home cooking and home baking.

Casa Saporzi’s name comes from the word “sapor,” which pertains to the substance in food that produces taste and flavor. It is also an amalgamation of the names of the owner’s cats. This dual meaning perfectly reflects what Casa Saporzi stands for: quality food made with all the love of a home kitchen.

Casa Saporzi offers a range of home baked treats such as olive oil cakes and cookies and will soon offer a variety of original creations.

Storage Instructions

These cakes must be stored in the ref due to the chocolate content. It will last for about 16 days in the refrigerator and will bloom in flavor over time.