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October 26, 2006 by Victoria in Food & Fragrance, Small Plates

Black Pepper and Potato Salad

Black pepper as a fragrance note (Armani Privé Bois d’Encens, Hermès Poivre Samarcande, Lorenzo Villoresi Piper Nigrum, by way of example) has a vibrant character — citrusy, resinous and ever so slightly smoky. It is not the rasping sensation of pepper powder, but the warm woody dryness of a dark glossy berry. When cooking, I often crush the peppercorns just to inhale their aroma. Needless to say, from steak coated in pepper to ripe strawberries dusted with sugar and freshly ground spice, black pepper finds its way into numerous dishes. A Spanish inspired potato salad is a dish that allows me to enjoy the perfume of pepper to the fullest.

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  Aurora in Napoleon’s Cologne and The Art of Citrus Fragrances: How wonderful that Jean Kerléo recreated the cologne. I love Arancia Di Capri, pretty much all the Blu Mediterraneo line is uplifting. December 7, 2023 at 2:00pm
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  Julia in Napoleon’s Cologne and The Art of Citrus Fragrances: You are very welcome! I hope you are able to get it. Julia December 5, 2023 at 6:08pm
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  Silvermoon in Napoleon’s Cologne and The Art of Citrus Fragrances: Very much enjoyed the article, Victoria. Thanks! I don’t consider myself a great fan of citrus perfumes and colognes. All the same, I really love some of them – so… December 5, 2023 at 4:57pm
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