Mexican Ice Cream: Beloved Recipes and Stories, written by Fany Gerson, features over 60 classic and unique Mexican ice cream flavors such as Nieve de Mamey (Mamey Ice Cream), Helado de Ron con Pasas (Rum Raisin Ice Cream), Helado de Tres Leches (Tres Leches Ice Cream), Nieve de Mango Endiablado (Deviled Mango Sorbet- photo on…
Blood Orange Dark Chocolate Chip Sorbet
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this light and refreshing Blood Orange Dark Chocolate Chip Sorbet! Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. One of the interesting things about working with blood oranges is you never know the exact shade…
The Grand Central Market Cookbook Review and Cinnamon Ice Cream with Candied Pepitas
The Grand Central Market Cookbook: Cuisine and Culture from Downtown Los Angeles, written by Adele Yellin and Kevin West, highlights the recipes and people behind the stalls of this 100 year-old Los Angeles market. Notable recipes include the Smoked Salmon Latke from Wexler’s Deli, Spinach and Cheese Pupusas with Curtido from Sarita’s Pupuseria, Cold Smoky…
Philadelphia: Reading Terminal Market, Academy of Natural Sciences, Rittenhouse Square, and Strawberry White Chocolate Milkshake
We recently spent a long weekend visiting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the first time. I shared our stay at The Logan Hotel a couple of weeks ago and today will be covering Reading Terminal Market, The Academy of Natural Sciences, Rittenhouse Square, and a recipe for Strawberry White Chocolate Milkshakes. Disclosure: I received tickets to The Academy…
Beach House Baking Cookbook Review and Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches
Summer may be quickly coming to a close, but you can still bring the beach back home with Beach House Baking: An Endless Summer of Delicious Desserts by Lei Shishak. Here you will find Lei’s favorite recipes from her bakery, Sugar Blossom Bake Shop, in San Clemente, California. Highlights include Daybreak Muffins, Tropical Tea, S’mores Cupcakes,…
#FoodieExtravaganza Peaches: Honey Peach Ice Cream
Honey Peach Ice Cream for #FoodieExtravaganza’s celebration of peaches! This month, #FoodieExtravaganza is featuring Peaches and I am joining in with a recipe for Honey Peach Ice Cream! Foodie Extravaganza is a monthly party hosted by bloggers who love food! Each month we incorporate one main ingredient or theme from The Nibble into recipes to share with…
#SundaySupper Recipes with Coffee: Eiskaffee (German Coffee with Ice Cream)
#SundaySupper is celebrating coffee today! This week’s event is hosted by Wendy of Wholistic Woman and I am joining with a recipe for Eiskaffee, German Coffee with Ice Cream. The transition to autumn is beginning here in Virgina, but we have still had quite a few days in the 90s (F). Yesterday was the first day of Oktoberfest in Munich and no…
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Ice Cream
Happy Shrove Tuesday! Today I am sharing with you a Cinnamon Cream Cheese Ice Cream filled with the flavors of a King Cake. A sweetened milk and cream base is thickened with eggs, then mixed with cream cheese, vanilla, and cinnamon. I paired the ice cream with a cinnamon brown sugar syrup. I originally planned…
#EVOOChallenge: Olive Oil Stracciatella Ice Cream
Today is the last day of the #EVOOChallenge hosted by Spartan Oil! I am finishing the challenge on a more decadent note. When I first tried Spartan Oil’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil at MetroCooking DC, they were offering samples with vanilla ice cream to help highlight the pure flavor. I decided to make an ice cream…
Spaghetti Eis (German Spaghetti Ice Cream)
When I was younger, some of my favorite memories of Germany included the ice cream (particularly in the summer with nonexistent air conditioning). While I loved visiting the Eiscafés with their elaborate sundaes, the gelato truck that ran through our neighborhood on hot summer afternoons was also a highlight. The Italian owner of the truck always knew…
