Pistachio almond gelato
Pistachio is supposed to have been one of the nice, edible things growing in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. These Gardens were one of the ancient “Wonders of the World”, so perhaps there is no wonder...
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Mango ginger ice cream
The mango is not only a delicious fruit but also an old Hindu symbol for spiritual perfection. And when it comes to flavours, some argue that perfection stems from the proper use of contrasts....
Tea ice cream (Earl Grey)
A nice cup of tea is something many people look forward to every day. But why not make that a cup of tea ice cream for a change? And Earl Grey, the classic British black...
Lumumba ice cream
“Without dignity there is no freedom, without justice there is no dignity and without independence there are no free men.” Ever heard of Patrice Lumumba? A controversial independence politician and African nationalist in his...
Tonka fever!
Seductively aromatic, somewhat toxic, and celebrated by many for its intriguing qualities. Read on about the little dark bean that supposedly can make your wishes come true, caused a culinary craze in France but...
Glace Plombières – A French classic
Few ice creams have made it into the world literature. And fewer still can trace their origins back to a dinner with Emperor Napoleon. Say ‘hello’ to a true French ice cream classic: Glace...
Turkish delight ice cream
If you like candy, you may have heard about the Ottoman confectioner Bekir Effendi. He came from a small mountain town in Anatolia, in present day Turkey, but was going to make candy history!...
Soft whey butter ice cream – Scandinavian Dulce de leche?
Seeking greener pastures? Most of us probably do so at times. But few probably do it with any pre-determined regularity … and fewer still expect to encounter fairy creatures in the process. In...
