Gelato Spazzacamino – the Chimney Sweep’s Gelato
The days are getting shorter, and what better way to lighten up dark evenings than with a dazzling adult frozen dessert? If you share my fondness for ice creams combined with alcohol, read on...
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Fire in the Hole! – Spicy orange gelato
Just in time for the New Year celebrations, Ice Cream Nation turns to mining, and finds a nugget of real frozen gold – a delicate, elegant gelato dessert, able to hold its own in any fancy...
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...
Quick Stracciatella
“Stracciare” means “to shred” or “to tear up” in Italian. And in Italy, the birthplace of the famous ice cream flavour, ‘stracciatella’ can also refer to a cheese, or a Roman soup-like dish...
White House Cherry ice cream
No need to wait for a Presidential invitation! Grab some Maraschino cherries, and we’ll make our own White House Cherry. The White House is clearly one of the emblematic landmarks of...
Slimmer Vanilla – a (gelato-)base recipe!
Do you like Italian gelato? If so, read on about a splendid recipe I have found! Many people who say they dislike vanilla probably suffer from too much exposure to ‘fake’ vanilla flavours...
Masala Chai ice cream
Open your mind – we’re making Masala Chai ice cream! Ah – India … even if you have not yet visited this fascinating country, chances are that you have tasted Masala Chai: black tea...
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...
