Gelato

Forget about ice cream. We have discovered Gelato! We were watching the show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on the Food Network about gelato. It looked so good I searched for a recipe and found this one from Cooks.com



CHOCOLATE GELATO

4 egg yolks
2/3 c. sugar
2 c. milk
3 1/2 o. bitter sweet chocolate
1 1/2 oz. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp. sugar

In a bowl beat yolks, gradually add sugar. Beat until creamy and pale yellow. In saucepan bring milk to boil, remove, slowly pour yolk mixture, stirring constantly and quickly. Melt chocolate in double boiler until smooth and satiny. Stir. Pour into custard mixture. Add cocoa powder; mix. Pour into large saucepan, medium heat. DO NOT BOIL. Stir until thick and coats spoon. Heat 2 tablespoons sugar with 2 tablespoons water until dark brown and caramel colored. Add to custard. Pour in clean bowl. Chill. Pour into ice cream maker and follow manufacturer's directions. Serves 6.


It is not as simple to make as it sounds. I think I used up every bowl in the kitchen, but it was definitely worth it. I found out too late I didn't have the bitter sweet chocolate and it still tastes fantastic. Niko says it is better than store bought ice cream, Deklan thinks it is about the same.

MMM... Ice Cream

Misty and I went garage saling Saturday and found some really great stuff. I am trying to downsize, but somehow it was all MY stuff packed into Misty's car. Some of the items I can't tell you about because they are a surprise for one of my most avid readers. (you didn't think I forgot your birthday present did you Gma? You know me, no matter what the occasion you get to celebrate extra long because my gifts never make it on time).

One item I can tell you about is the $2.00 ice cream maker with rock salt! Misty talked me into it, it's her fault. It is a huge model, but I have enough milk to make large quantities at one time and I would hate to have to make ice cream two times because the maker was too small. That is my story and I'm sticking to it. Those of you who know me, know I do not have room in this house for an extra large ice cream machine, but I'm so glad I got it.

We made ice cream Saturday and it was fantastic! This batch was just vanilla. Next will be a peach ice cream with Aunt Anne's recipe then I want to try chocolate.

Also, I found a cheese I am in love with! It is just the chevre with herbs d provence. Tastes like France to me! I still don't have the creamy texture I want, but the crumbly cheeses are awesome on salads. The cranberry cinnamon sugar cheese turned out great too. WOOHOO!