Almond ice cream
Have you been dreaming of almonds lately? If so, know that ancient Greek and Roman dream-interpretors might have understood this to represent a journey. Luckily, most almonds these days are sweet, so your dream...
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White House Cherry ice cream
No need to wait for a Presidential invitation! Grab some Maraschino cherries, and we’ll make our own White House Cherry. The White House is clearly one of the emblematic landmarks of...
Chocolate Hazelnut ice cream
The other day, I was suddenly overwhelmed by strong cravings for chocolate and hazelnuts. Most of you may be familiar with such feelings; sentiments we likely shared with industrious ancestors from the Stone Age...
Slimmer Vanilla – a (gelato-)base recipe!
Do you like Italian gelato? If so, read on about a splendid recipe I have found! Many people who say they dislike vanilla probably suffer from too much exposure to ‘fake’ vanilla flavours...
Crème Brûlée ice cream
Crème Brûlee – this fantastic dessert, with its rich (typically vanilla-) custard and crisp layer of burnt caramelised sugar, has a special place in my heart. Also known as Crema Catalana or Burnt Cream,...
Swedish Yule Rice ice cream
Say “Santa Clause” today and most people probably start thinking about a jovial and overweight Santa dressed in red. Although culturally dominating these days, this Santa-image has actually a rather short history – stemming...
Santa Lucia Saffron Raisin ice cream
Do you know Saint Lucia? Every 13 December, candle-carrying, singing processions of youth, clad in white and Christmas glitter and headed by a young woman (the Lucia) wearing a red girdle and a crown...
Gingerbread ice cream (no cookies required!)
No time to bake gingerbread cookies? Do not despair – you can actually make gingerbread ice cream without cookies! The trick: flavour a neutral ice cream base with spices typically used when making the...
