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Fruit ices are thousands of years old, dating back to ancient China. But gelato, the first type of ice cream (see below for the difference between the two), is comparatively recent. It likely dates to Florence, Italy in the late 16th century. Some culinary historians believe that a multi-talented genius named Bernardo Buontalenti created gelato.…
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Donut-shaped ice cream novelties are just one delight in the Clemmy’s line. Photo by Jaclyn Nussbaum | THE NIBBLE. For people with lactose intolerance, there are still plenty of dairy options: lactose-free milk, yogurt, sour cream and cream cheese. But what about ice cream? Unless they’ve already discovered Clemmy’s, those with lactose intolerance have…
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First, what is chocolate sauce? It isn’t chocolate syrup, which is chocolate-flavored corn syrup. It is a thick chocolate sauce that’s the consistency of fudge at room temperature. When you heat it up it becomes pourable—hence, “hot fudge sauce.” July is National Ice Cream Month. We’re starting our Top Picks this month with America’s favorite…
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Have a bite of borage. The beautiful blossom tastes like cucumber. Photo by Karma Pema | IST. Have you ever eaten a flower? Mankind has been eating them for millennia in cultures worldwide. They just haven’t taken off yet in the modern United States, except in the hands of caterers and artisan bakers. Beginning…
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What’s delicious hot or cold, has zero calories and no caffeine, is a bright ruby red color and is full of therapeutic powers? It’s hibiscus tea, an herbal tea that’s our nominee for the tea to try this month (June is National Iced Tea Month). Hibiscus has complex and vibrant flavors: fruity and floral notes…
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