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Large olive wood salad bowl — toss and serve at the table
Dry greens and herbs — wet lettuce ruins vinaigrettes
Pump-action spinner — dry greens, spin herbs, drain pasta
Wire mesh fruit bowl — air circulation prevents premature ripening
Fast centrifugal juicer for fresh fruit and vegetable juice
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If you have never made balsamic reduction before, it is super easy to make. You don't need a fancy bottle of balsamic vinegar; just get a cheap one, since it's going to reduce a lot. Pour 250ml of balsamic vinegar into a pan. Reduce over medium-low heat until it has reduced to about 1/3 of a cup. Don't let it get too thick though, as it will thicken as it cools down. If it gets too thick, you can always warm it up in the microwave for a few seconds to loosen it up. You can make this in advance and keep it in your pantry. Prepare all of your fruit. To make the whipped goat cheese, just place the goat cheese and cream in the food processor and pulse until smooth. To make the dressing, place the balsamic reduction and elderflower cordial in a pan. Let it simmer over med-low heat for about 1-2 minutes, until it is all mixed. Don't let it reduce too much, otherwise it will become a caramel and you won't be able to pour it. To plate up, pour some of the dressing on the plate. Then add the fruit. I formed quenelles with the whipped goat cheese. Finally, sprinkle some pistachios.