Vanilla! Vanilla!
Born of blood from a princess, considered to be an aphrodisiac since Pre-Columbian times, and the second most expensive spice in the world (after saffron). In the world of ice cream, no other flavour...
Author: Anders
Cider & Apple sorbet
Cider from Normandy and delicious green apples baked together form the basis of this rustic sorbet. My first taste brought about vivid and positive childhood memories of mother’s home-made, deliciously cooked apple-sauce. The cider...
The Tears of Chios – Mastic ice cream adventures
Ever thought about pine tree as a suitable ice cream-flavour? Ever wondered about what would happen if you combined saffron with pine and tried to eat it? If so, read on! Mastic is...
Garlic ice cream – cure for all evil?
Having a cold? A sore throat? Afraid of vampires? Here comes the remedy – Garlic honey ice cream! Garlic ice cream is controversial – some hate it, others love it. Is it a only a fad?...
Plum ice cream and Tao
Did you know that Lao Tse, ancient alleged founder of Taoism, is said to have been born under a Plum tree? Given the many positive values associated with plums in Ancient China, it...
Hemp seed chocolate ice cream
Hemp in ice cream – is that even legal? Yes, and provided that you use the seeds, it may actually even be healthy for you! Hemp seeds do not contain (in any significant amounts)...
In search of “smooth” (III) – a winner!
My struggle for smooth, home-made ice cream without an ice cream machine continues! Having tried with honey and cream in earlier attempts, I now considered it appropriate to test with some suitable stabiliser. Going...
In search of “smooth” (II) – the creamy part
Remember my earlier attempt to create “smooth” yoghurt ice cream with the help of honey? Back to the urban civilisation, but still without an ice cream machine, I decided to see whether honest dairy...
