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Spicy Coconut Mango Sorbet – Thailand

July 9, 2016 by Chahaya Leave a Comment

For anyone who has traveled to a Southeast Asian village or town where mangos are prevalent, the arrival of mango season is unmistakeable. Riding on the back of the high humidity is the unforgettable and intoxicating scent of ripening mangos. It is everywhere, permeating the air, twenty-four hours a day. Naturally sweet with a soft, pulpy flesh, mangos are ideal for a light yet creamy sorbet with an irresistible golden color that screams ‘eat me’. The smooth and creamy texture of the mangoes and coconut milk paired with the kick of Thai chiles and the hint of cooling mint makes this mildly spicy sorbet is a refreshingly unique tropical treat!

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Vanilla Bean Custard Ice Cream w/ Chocolate Magic Shell Coating

June 23, 2015 by Chahaya 2 Comments

The heat is on, as in blistering 90+ °F (32 °C) days, each bead of sweat resonating loud and clear that summer has arrived. We adore our quaint 90 year old house, the only drawback being that my favorite space, the kitchen, is not air-conditioned. During the weeks when the kitchen’s average temperature hovers in the 80’s at night, only to push into the high 90’s during the day, use of the oven transforms this beloved space into a blazing inferno, making it even more unbearable. Going without sweets is not an option in my household, so ice cream, frozen and unbaked desserts reign supreme during the summer months.

A family favorite, this custard base ice cream is deliriously rich from an abundance of egg yolks and has a smooth, creamy texture that is flavored with freshly scraped vanilla bean seeds. Topping it off is a chocolate magic shell coating, stirring up memories of soft serve cones dipped in a chocolate coating, that magically hardens upon contact….