Having studied Spanish for over 6 years, I knew what dulce de leche meant. Sweet. Sugar. Ice cream. The literal translation is sweet of milk. I love this kind of sweet. As an ice cream maker pointed out, “nearly every ice cream shop has some […] The post Dulce de Leche Granizado Ice Cream appeared…
I found kiwis on sale. Five for $1! In the middle of winter. In January. A summer fruit…on sale? Why? And really the final question…why not? At Evergreen Super Market (one of my favorite markets in my ‘hood), I purchased two bags of those brown […] The post Kiwi Lime Sorbet appeared first on Blog….
The challenge: Bring something with a foraged ingredient. My answer: Eucalyptus. Eucalyptus ice cream! Large sweeping decks, graced with fallen leaves from tall eucalyptus trees, filled the backyard of a house in San Pablo. My parents had nicknamed this house, “Silver house” for the Silver […] The post Eucalyptus Ice Cream appeared first on Blog….
Celery ice cream? It got me thinking. Celery? Green. Usually eaten raw. Almost tasteless, but with a slight herbaceous flavor. Chopped up into small bits for salads to add crunch. Usually great sliced and combined with Asian stir-fry noodles. The latter is my most prominent […] The post Celery Ice Cream with Rum-Plumped Raisins and…
Blood oranges, if they were only in season during Halloween, would have been perfect for my annual zombie book club meeting. Instead, I chose pomegranates to represent the bloodiness of that time of the year. But appropriately, a (belated) anti-Valentine’s day potluck theme for my […] The post Blood Orange Sorbet appeared first on Blog….
“Asian pears!” my friend’s boyfriend declared. While pondering what produce to buy for a flavor for a belated Chinese New Year dinner, I spotted my friend and her boyfriend roaming through the farmers market. I described my predicament. An Asian flavor that used local produce. […] The post Green Tea Asian Pear Sorbet appeared first…
Living in the Mission neighborhood in San Francisco, horchata ice cream or ricanelas ice cream from Bi-Rite Creamery is a no brainer. But you see, my 31st flavor, the final ice cream flavor to be created in one year is dedicated to my number one […] The post Horchata Ice Cream with Snickerdoodle Cookie appeared…
No one should have to give up the foods they love to manage their high blood pressure, and fortunately, for those who enjoy vanilla ice cream, it is possible to eat this popular treat while still keeping your blood pressure under control. In general, people with high blood pressure should follow a diet that is…
Can dogs eat soft serve ice cream? The answer to this question is a resounding “maybe.” Dogs can eat soft serve ice cream, but it’s not necessarily a good idea. The ice cream is high in sugar and can give dogs stomachaches and diarrhea. So while it’s technically okay for dogs to eat soft serve…
Ice cream has always been a favorite treat for kids and adults alike. Whether you love vanilla or chocolate, ice cream is delicious and nutritious. But did you know that some ice creams contain ingredients that aren’t good for you? There are several types of ice cream out there, from soft serve to frozen yogurt….
Are you looking forward to having some delicious ice cream after dinner? Well, you might want to reconsider because it seems like your favorite dessert isn’t safe to consume during pregnancy.Pregnant women should limit their intake of foods high in saturated fat, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium, and added sugars. These foods increase the risk of…
Ice cream is delicious, but it also has a tendency to melt faster than other frozen treats. Can you really freeze and thaw ice cream without ruining it? Ice cream is a treat that everyone loves. Whether it’s vanilla or chocolate, it’s always a hit at parties and family gatherings. Unfortunately, ice cream melts very…
