Mastic Ice Cream

Exotic World Recipes, Ice Cream and Frozen Recipes

I was most intrigued when I came across a recipe with the ingredient Mastic, something I never heard of. Apparently Mastic or Masticha is the resin obtained from the mastic tree produced exclusively on the Greek island of Chios. The sun-dried resin is tear shaped and...

Strawberry Jam Balsamic Ice Cream

Ice Cream and Frozen Recipes

It’s so hot and I had a craving for a fruity ice cream. I just had a tiny bit left of my Rosemary Walnut one, the last I made, and I knew there was not enough to satiate my need for a cool treat. But I had no large quantity of fruits at home and no way was I...

Rosemary Walnut Ice Cream

Ice Cream and Frozen Recipes

As a rule I usually do my ice creams without eggs not because of the taste but more out of laziness. You see ice cream with eggs is richer tasting because you have to cook it on the stove first and make you ice cream base a custard. Yummy indeed but you have to let...

Banana Matcha Chocolate Praline Ice Cream

Fruit Recipes, Ice Cream and Frozen Recipes

Can you feel it? Has it really settled in to your mind yet? You put on a much thinner jacket in the morning on the days you might need one. You take an afternoon lunch in the park while at work. You make sure your toes and prime and pedicured most of the time since...

5 Star Makeover White Asparagus

Exotic World Recipes, Ice Cream and Frozen Recipes, Traditions

I cannot tell you how excited and honored I am to present you with my first ever contribution to the monthly 5 Star Makeover. This relatively new cooking club is run by Natasha at Five Star Foodie and Lazaro of Lazaro Cooks. I was really attracted to their club...

A Birthday Feast through Italy appetizers and Avocado Ice Cream

Exotic World Recipes, Appetizer Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Ice Cream and Frozen Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

Ah the first big menu planning of the year! It always coincides with my mother’s birthday on April 1st when I have my parents over for dinner. Younger I would choose very long and elaborate recipes that would take an entire day to prepare. Now wiser in years I...