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31 Oct 2008
So, a few posts back I mentioned that I was going to try to make pumpkin ice cream with coconut milk instead of cream. What an adventure that was!
First off, I grabbed a can of pumpkin pie filling from the store. You know, the one that has everything but eggs & evaporated milk in it?
And then I had 2 cans of coconut milk. So I blended them together (it was very thick -- that should have been my first warning sign) and put it in the ice cream maker.
I ended up with this:
It wasn't bad. It wasn't very sweet or ... {Tags: coconut, pumpkin} {More...}
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30 Oct 2008
One of my favorite kinds of pie is definitely pecan pie. Our friend from Louisiana always gets a kick out of how we “Northerners” pronounce pecan. I say pee-can and she says it more like puh-kahn. I didn’t realize how differently we said things. I guess I’ll have to go watch When Harry Met Sally and listen to Billy Crystal coach Meg Ryan how to say pecan: “I would like to partake of your pecan pie.”
The dictionary offers up both pronunciations, but puts my southern friend’s version first: pe·can [pi-kahn, -kan, ... {Tags: maple, pecan, thanksgiving} {More...}
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27 Oct 2008
Here's another great Halloween ice cream recipe that the kids will enjoy.
Halloween Ice Cream Vampire Bats
Ingredients:
4 (3 1/2 inch) soft oatmeal cookies
4 large Scoops of chocolate ice cream (try our chocolate coconut ice cream recipe)
Assorted candies for decoration, such as candy - candy corn, licorice whips, jellybeans, fruit rolls
Preparation:
For the wings, place cookies on a cutting board. Cut cookies into halves. Using a teaspoon, cut a slightly scalloped edge on the straight side of each cookie; set wings aside.
For the body of the bat, place a scoop of ice cream on each of four ... {Tags: chocolate, halloween} {More...}
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24 Oct 2008
Are you looking for a quick way to flavor your vanilla ice cream mix? We've found a great product that does just that -- and it's sugar free!
LorAnn's Ice Cream Flavorings - The Perfect Accessory to Your Ice Cream Ball
The exclusive line of flavorings especially formulated for home-made ice cream, shakes and smoothies. Suitable for use in the Ice Cream Ball, ... {More...}
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23 Oct 2008
It's almost Halloween! Dress up your desserts by making these homemade chocolate Halloween ice cream sandwiches.
Yield: Makes about 2 dozen sandwiches
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups sugar
2/3 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 pints mint chocolate chip and/or vanilla ice cream (make your own with the recipes on our blog).
Black and orange sprinkles, colored sugars or other Halloween cookie decorations (optional)
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Beat sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer at ... {Tags: halloween} {More...}
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14 Oct 2008
Ice cream parties never go out of style. Make your next kids party a hit with this fantastic ice cream making party kit. The kids will have lots of fun creating their own ice cream for their sundaes. It's FUN & FOOD in one!
You get one mega sized ice cream maker ball, a set of 4 dessert cups & a set of 4 sporks!
1 MEGA Play & Freeze in BLUE (retails for $44.95)
With the unique Play & Freeze™ Ice Cream Maker, you can make ice cream ... {More...}
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13 Oct 2008
Due to the success of my chocolate coconut ice cream last weekend, I am going to try my hand at Pumpkin Coconut Ice Cream.
Faith at Mekuno Cooking offered up this recipe:
Pumpkin-Coconut Ice Cream
4 egg yolks
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 can coconut cream (not coconut milk - Coco Lopez, found with the drink mixers)
1 cup cream
1 cup half and half (or whole milk)
Whisk the egg yolks in a medium saucepan with sugar, salt and spices. Whip them until yellow and lightened in texture and volume. Whisk in ... {Tags: coconut, pumpkin} {More...}
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06 Oct 2008
Remember that "gross" dessert made from pudding and oreos and gummy worms? Kids love it as is, but imagine how popular it would be if it was made from ice cream instead.
[image courtesty of bitterbutton.com]
You'll need:
1. An ice cream ball (or two, depending on how many kids are involved)
2. Ice cream mix (we've got some great recipes on this blog)
3. Gummy worms
Here's how to make this spooktacular dessert:
As the kids are making the ice cream in the ice cream ball, fill the bottom of your cups with crushed oreos. Once the kids are done making the ice cream, scoop out ... {Tags: halloween} {More...}
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02 Oct 2008
Caramel apples are a great fall treat. An even better treat is a caramel apple made with ice cream! Here is a simple way to make these tasty "apples" for your guests.
You'll need:
- a half sphere mold to make the apple pieces
- ice cream (we prefer homemade so check out our vanilla recipe)
- 1 granny smith apple sliced thinly
- 1/2 cup of caramel sauce (you can make your own with condensed milk)
- 1/2 cup of nuts (peanuts, pecans, walnuts -- whatever you like)
- 4 skewers
Assembling these ice cream caramel apples is the best part (well, after eating them, of course). ... {Tags: caramel} {More...}
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01 Oct 2008
Ice cream parties are popular all year long. Halloween is no exception. Get in the spooky spirit by having your kids invite a few friends over to make a tasty treat -- Ice Cream Jack O' Lanterns.
To make Ice Cream Jack O'Lanterns, you will need:
* Navel Oranges (1 per child)
* A Knife or a Permanent Black Marker
* Vanilla Ice Cream and/or Orange Sherbet
* A Cookie Sheet
Once you've gathered your ingredients and tools, follow these instructions to make the Jack O'Lanterns:
1. Cut a round lid out of each navel orange.
2. Hollow out the oranges by scooping the pulp out of each.
3. ... {Tags: halloween} {More...}
