Here are a few delicious suggestions for some unorthodox variations on the S’Mores theme using Amedei Tuscany. For all our varieties, use a cookie base to both support and top the suggested Amedei filling, and a hot roasted marshmallow sandwiched in between.

Marqués de Griñón Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a brilliant yellow and green color with the delicate flavor of green tomatoes, cut grass and almonds that melds perfectly with cocoa. Fleur de sel adds contrast, texture and crunch.  An elegant way to end a summer repast.

Now is the short moment to capitalize on the abundance of fresh, sun ripe local berries.  Add any other berries that are available to you like currants or gooseberries.   The fruit vinegar balances out the sweetness of the maple.    The pepper brings out the spiciness of the berries.  Try the cardamom. It enhances the floral quality of the fruit. If you have basil that has bolted, you can sprinkle the flowers over the berries.

Dress affair dessert. Silken Coconut Panna Cotta scented with real vanilla layered with a Mango and Passion Fruit Compote, accented with fresh mango, toasted coconut and lime zest is a play of sensual textures, flavors and perfumes.

Cocoa and chocolate. Flour, sugar, butter and cream. Elegant in its simplicity. The pastry can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen for that matter. The pastry shell is baked “blind,” that is, unfilled. Best served at room temperature.

You could use toasted hazelnuts instead of almonds. Serve these with espresso or vin santo.

Three layers of basil scented cake filled with just a hint of Lemon Mousseline Buttercream make an elegant summer treat. The filling is based on pastry cream. Start by making Basil Water to flavor the cake. Recipe credited to NYC pastry Chef, Ron Paprocki.

Intense. A drop or two of rum or Cointreau added to the ganache could only make a good thing better. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Allow to come to room temperature before serving. The ganache can be made in advance and stored for up to a week.

Marqués de Griñón Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil has green grass flavors with fruity notes that meld perfectly with cocoa.