Club Exclusive: Cooking—Virgin Olive Oil

A vibrant take on a classic martini from Lukas Lewandowski, founder of Casa Lawa. You can also batch this cocktail, and store it in the freezer to save time when your guests arrive. Fig leaves give off an almost tropical coconut-like flavour, adding a fragrant sweetness to this most-loved cocktail. A 5:3 ratio of gin to white vermouth also makes this an easier entry point for anyone who finds the classic dry martini a little hard-hitting. To give the gin time to infuse with the fig leaves, ...

Five years ago, Lukas Lewandowski bought a house from a grape grower on the slopes of Mount Etna. Raised in Poland, he worked in fashion throughout his twenties, living mostly in Amsterdam. He now runs his Sicilian home—Casa Lawa—as a guest house and retreat space. Chefs line up to host there, creating summer retreats centred on seasonal produce like cherries and watermelon. The space itself is unforgettable. If you had to pick a theme, you might say ‘joy’. It’s an eclectic mix. Industrial ...

The perfect sharing loaf, made for tearing around the table and dipping liberally into a bowl of extra virgin olive oil.  This is a bread so good it turned strangers into friends. The recipe was created by the talented Allegra D’Agostini, who came up with the idea for our sensory tasting event where it was enjoyed by members of the community. We received countless requests for the recipe, and we are excited to share it with you all now.  Here's the method: In a small saucepan, gently warm...