Update and Redux: J – Regardless of the crumble vs. pie discussion, this dish is so delicious you will want to make extra. One is never enough. Good news. It’s super easy and shows very well. Plop a scoop of homemade ice cream on top and you have a perfect … Continue reading
Category Archives: Desserts
Ice Cream Week 2016: Fresh Fennel Seed Ice Cream
Updated and Redux: J – This is another one of those how-did-we-not-discover-this ice creams. Random bunch of fennel flowers going to seed. Idea. Make fennel seed ice cream. Eat. Oh, my!! Only trouble is … can’t always get fresh fennel seeds. Absolute requirement. Maybe fennel pollen could work … have … Continue reading
Ice Cream Week 2016: Cherry Ice Cream
Updated and Redux: C – I need to make this again. I love cherry ice cream. It’s one of those recipes that is so delicious. It was devoured in less than a week. C – This isn’t my brother’s favorite cherry ice cream … yet! I have been on a … Continue reading
Ice Cream Week 2016: Oolong Tea Ice Cream
Updated and Redux: J – This is one of those ice creams you have to taste to believe. Haunting oolong or jasmine/oolong tea flavors in a super rich ice cream custard. So delicious and satisfying that you will want a large bowl full … don’t do it, unless you need … Continue reading
Ice Cream Week 2016: Fresh Mint Ice Cream
Updated and Redux: C – When the mint needs trimming in the garden, I know it’s time to make this fresh mint ice cream. It’s still one of the most amazing mint ice creams out there. There is something about it during a hot summer day that is so amazing. … Continue reading
Ice Cream Week 2016: No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream with Calvados
C – One of my favorite things about Summer is making ice cream. And, of course, eating it. I have two ice cream makers in my tiny San Francisco apartment. I love making it. But, it can be a very daunting task. Especially, with the having to make a custard … Continue reading
Strawberry Week 2016: Strawberries Roasted With White Balsamic
Update and Redux: C – Forget wanting to make jams with your strawberries. Make this hassle free dish instead. I am in love with these roasted strawberries with white balsamic. I put them on top of yogurt, ice cream and eat it with bread. It’s so delicious and so much … Continue reading
Cinco de Mayo Week 2016: Fresh Fruit with Chili Lime Seasoning
C – I never thought I would like chili on my fruit … but, it’s become my new addiction. When I was a kid, my family would go to the Mexican farmers’ market. The vendors always had samples of freshly cut fruit and would sprinkle a chili powder over top. … Continue reading
Clean Out The Freezer Week 2016: Salted Vanilla Milkshake
C – I’ve always wanted to try making a milkshake with the ice cream we make. If you’ve never tried making homemade ice cream … especially the one we make … you have to. Put it on your bucket list. You may never look at store bought ice cream again. … Continue reading
Green Tea Week 2016: Matcha Green Tea Swiss Roll With Whipped Cream and Strawberries
C – I always wanted to make a Swiss roll cake. I just didn’t know how easy it was to make. This might be the cake I make all the time. I served this to guests and they were really impressed. Although, there were a few issues I came across. … Continue reading