Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Food in Early Modern Europe or 125 Best Ice Cream Recipes

Food in Early Modern Europe

Author: Ken Albala

Rarely do we read about the roles of food in history. Yet its study offers us a humanizing look at those who lived before us. This unique book examines food's importance during the massive evolution of Europe following the Middle Ages. Included are many period recipes, never before available in English, along with evocative illustrations and a timeline.



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125 Best Ice Cream Recipes

Author: Marilyn Linton


Nothing quite captures the essence of summer like the frosty pleasure of ice creams, sorbets and gelatos. These delectable and tempting desserts are remarkably easy to make at home year-round. With 125 Best Ice Cream Recipes and your own ice cream maker, you'll have everything you need to make perfect frozen deserts.

Here are just some of the luscious recipes you can create: Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream, Dulce de Leche Ice Cream, Café au Lait Ice Cream, Old-Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream, Banana Toffee Ice Cream, Cookies and Cream Ice Cream, Cherries and Cream Ice Cream, Chocolate Chip Coffee Gelato, Pear Ginger Ricotta Gelato, Watermelon Mint Ice, Papaya Ice, Kiwi Banana Lime Ice, Tequila Orange Granita.


  • Includes recpies for gelatos, ices, sorbets, granitas, frozen yogurts and ice milks
  • Tips for purchasing the ice cream maker that best suits your needs
  • Features a dozen sauce recipes



Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments

Introduction

  • The History of Ice Cream
  • Ice Cream Makers
  • Other Equipment
  • Perfect Scoops
  • Types of Ice Cream
  • Fat Content
  • A Lot of Air
  • Ingredients
  • Quantity
  • Hygiene and Food Safety
  • Storage
  • How Much Alcohol?
  • Perfect Ice Cream
  • Why Your Ice Cream Won't Freeze and Other Problems


Ice Creams

Gelatos

Ices, Sorbets and Granitas

Drinks and Ice Pops

Low-Fat Ice Milks, Yogurts and Non-Dairy Desserts

Sauces

Index

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