Passion fruit sorbet
The word ‘passion’ stems from ancient Greek, and means ‘suffering’. And while the popular song tells us that “Love hurts”, the suffering that has given passion fruit its name is actually biblical. But even...
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Goat cheese ice cream with Cognac figs
Sometimes, too much of a good thing can be wonderful. But sometimes, it can just be too much. This may be particularly true when speaking about acquired tastes, like those for goat cheese...
King Kong Banana Caramel ice cream
King Kong – eater of Banana Caramel ice cream! Implausible? Yes, but not more than Kong himself. I once read (in National Geographic) that Skull Island – King Kong’s native island home – never would...
Blood orange sorbet
In the mood for love? If so, what better way to celebrate Valentine’s day – or, indeed any day – with some dazzlingly red Blood orange sorbet? And while love may not always...
Runeberg ice cream – Finnish style!
Has your country got any national poet? Finland has Johan Ludvig Runeberg, who even inspired a national dessert! Why not celebrate by making an ice cream out of it? Johan Ludvid...
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,...
Cotton Candy sorbet
Can the popular spun sugar treat really make it as (part of) a cold dessert? This is a question I have asked myself ever since I had a scoop of “cotton candy ice cream” in...
Sparkling Sorbet
A glass of Sparkling Sorbet – is there a classier way for an ice cream fan to celebrate? Sparkling sorbet could well be the same as “Champagne Sorbet” but then again, you may...
