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Posted on 12/09/2009
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Signac's Roasted Vanilla Orange Juice

The period of art known as Pointallism was evolutionary due to the mathematical approach to colour and optics. The art up until the late 1880s was driven by the emotive qualities of colour and location. Pointallism marked a scientific foray into the arts similar to the complex perspecitval theories developed by Renaissance artists. The beauty of Pointallism is its methodical simplicity - small dabs of pure colour are applied to the canvas that are intended to mix in the viewer's eye. When developing a recipe for this post I sought to embody this principal, two strong flavours that are simultaneously distinct yet blended into an alluring orange-cream beverage.

Paul Signac, Still Life with a Book, 1883
32 x 46.5 cm, oil on canvas, Gemäldegalerie, Berlin, Germany

Paul Signac is one of the lesser known proponents of Pointillism. His palate was influenced by his travels on the coast - the brilliant blues and vibrant greens of the sea melded with his free and expressive brushstrokes. The zig-zag texture in the background of the composition gives the painting a sense of movement among the static objects. Although Signac is predominantly known for his portrait of Félix Fénéon (completed 7 years after Still Life with a Book) his entire body of work influenced some of the great subsequent artists including Henri Matisse.

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{Roasted Vanilla Orange Juice}

4 large oranges
1 vanilla pod
3 c water
1/2 c sugar

Juice 3 oranges and set aside. Slice the fourth orange and place on roasting tray with 1 c water and 1/4 c sugar and the vanilla pod. Roast for about 25 minutes until the oranges begin to caramelize. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Mix the remaining sugar and water until dissolved over high heat in a small saucepan. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let cook for about 5 minutes. Set aside and cool.

Once the roasted oranges have cooled, juice and discard the rinds. Scrape the vanilla seeds from the pod and add to the juice. Strain the water and sugar mixture from the roasting pan. Once the simple syrup in the sauce pan is cool add to the juice mixture and then chill in the refrigerator.

Serve cold.

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16 Responses to Signac's Roasted Vanilla Orange Juice

  1. Anonymous
    December 11, 2009 at 7:53 PM
    Fantastic drink, I am so interested to try it. You have really captured the orange colour of the painting.
  2. shaz
    December 11, 2009 at 9:38 PM
    Such a great sounding drink. Love the idea of the flavour layering. Keen to try it soon. Great orange-squeezing shot too :)
  3. Kitchen Butterfly
    December 11, 2009 at 9:39 PM
    God bless you , Megan. When I saw this book yesterday - YOU came to my mind. I wanted to buy it and send it to you....and now I will. I'll send you an email for an address exchange....cause you need it. Love XX
  4. Lorraine @NotQuiteNigella
    December 11, 2009 at 11:26 PM
    Fabulous Megan! I don't often see oranges and vanilla paired but I don't see why not. It's lovely together and this looks very refreshing! :)
  5. Anonymous
    December 12, 2009 at 12:09 AM
    This is lovely Megan, and a new artist for me as well. I am most familiar with Serat, and it was fun to learn about another pointallist.
  6. Lauren
    December 12, 2009 at 1:02 AM
    Wonderful drink! I love the flavours - I'm sure it is amazing!
  7. Deana Sidney
    December 12, 2009 at 1:23 AM
    From my job in film, i learned long ago that whenever you draw inspiration from outside of what you are doing, the project is richer for it. Food for food can get... incestuous. Art and food are a great nexus!
    beautiful post... great painting!
  8. Rosa's Yummy Yums
    December 12, 2009 at 2:47 AM
    That looks lovely! Very interesting!

    Cheers,

    Rosa
  9. Joanne
    December 13, 2009 at 3:10 AM
    What a stunning post. I love that picture with the orange.

    I would never have thought to actually flavor my orange juice, but this sounds like a great idea. A creamsicle in liquid form.
  10. michaela
    December 14, 2009 at 3:07 AM
    what a gorgeous still life and i had no idea about that type of painting.
  11. Hungry Dog
    December 14, 2009 at 10:27 AM
    Megan, I am totally intrigued by this drink. I have so many oranges in the house right now, I have no excuse not to give it a go! Great post.
  12. Forager
    December 15, 2009 at 11:23 AM
    What a novel concept. I can't even begin to think how that must taste! I love reading your blog - and learning about art on the way so I've passed on my "One Lovely Blog" award to you - please head over to my blog to collect it! :)
  13. nikki
    December 16, 2009 at 10:43 AM
    I love the idea of combining roasted oranges and vanilla. Just by looking at your photo I can taste its sweet citrus.
  14. dessert girl
    December 17, 2009 at 10:19 AM
    Wowzers! That sounds sooo good! Orange cream is one of my favorite flavors!
  15. Megan
    December 19, 2009 at 8:36 AM
    This recipe is also on the Glamour Magazine Website: http://www.glamour.com/health-fitness/blogs/vitamin-g/2009/12/breakfast-at-your-desk-roasted.html
  16. Kitchen Butterfly
    December 24, 2009 at 9:11 PM
    So...I'm making this today, to go with some orange and almond shortbread cookies....LOL. SEND ME YOUR ADDRESS PLEASE....Thanks!

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