It’s that time of year. Well, honestly, it’s always time for ice cream at our house. Due to the limited number of ice creams available in our area, the debate between Haagen-Dazs (me) and Ben & Jerry’s (Alex) is always in play. Amaya has favorites from both categories, and those who know us will confirm that there is always a minimum of eight flavors in the freezer at any given time. Unfortunately, both favorite brands seem to have changed their formulations. Neither of them has been living up to expectations in recent months, and so I’ve been delving into the ice cream section of our library.
The situation is dire, so I reached for David Lebovitz’s book, “The Perfect Scoop,” rather than one of the many other books on our shelves. Even though he doesn’t specialize in ice cream as many others do, his recipes always work. I don’t say this lightly. I have never tried a recipe of his that failed or failed to be delicious. That’s pretty much the biggest compliment I can give to any food writer. So, as the temperature ratchets up, I’m settling down with a good book and trying to decide which flavor to use to break in my ice cream machine.
Of course, I’ve just noticed that there’s a revised and updated version of this book out. I’ll have to stretch my budget so I can add it to my collection. Something to look forward to in the very near future.
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