As the holiday season comes to an end, and the presents from under the tree have
been unwrapped, there always seems to be a lingering box of “to do” gifts. You know what I am talking about- the returns. Maybe it was simply a sweater that was the wrong size or possibly, and more unfortunately, someone bought you a gift that was thoughtful but not entirely useful. (Thank you, Grandma, for the festive rubber duck…) Cookbooks can exceed their worth in both entertainment value, beauty, and usefulness. If you have a growing collection, consider adding one of these laudable ice cream themed books to your shelf. It is one gift you will never regret giving yourself.
1.Sweet Cream and Sugar Cones by Bi-Rite Creamery
San Francisco’s Bi-Rite Creamery is no stranger to artisan ice cream flavors.
Known for treats such as Salted Caramel and Balsamic Strawberry, they have
been paving the way for other small-batch and handcrafted ice cream shops
around the nation. The best news is that their secret to making delicious ice
cream is in plain view for all to see: they use the freshest of ingredients. You can
now bring their epic creations home with this exhaustive collection of the shop’s
most beloved flavors. Dive into Chai-Spiced Milk Chocolate ice cream from the
comfort of your house. Driven by Bi-Rites most popular flavors, each chapter
delves deeper into particular ingredients that make their shop unique. Mix and
match the recipes for endless combinations of heavenly.
2.Scoop Adventures: The Best Ice Cream of the 50 States by Lindsay
Clendaniel
There are many ice cream parlors that do ice cream well… and then there are
some places that take it to a whole new level. Lindsay Clendaniel has scoured
the nation looking for the best of the best and has asked each shop to contribute
an entry to her truly incredible cookbook. Who else could offer you the chance
to travel the flavors of the United States with out ever having to pack? Lindsey
has done all the busy work and has adapted each recipe for at home cooking.
Now it’s your job to do the rest! Her recipes include flavors such as: Nebraska
Sweet Corn, Pumpkin Ale, and Red Velvet. You can even learn a little bit about
each flavor while you patiently wait for your creation to freeze.
3.The Ciao Bella Book of Gelato and Sorbetto: Bold, Fresh Flavors to Make at
Home by F.W. Pearce
For those who walk less traditional ice cream routes, The Ciao Bella Cookbook is
an excellentplace to start experimenting with gelato and sorbet from within the
confines of your homekitchen. Yes, it sounds crazy. But this particular book has
received rave reviews from some ofthe world’s top cooking publications. It is one the best. Make it your New Year’s resolution totry something entirely different. This
premier gelato and sorbet company has distilledtheirexotic creations into a simple
to use guide. Once you learn how to make their custard or simplesyrup base- your
imagination is the only limiting factor. From your base the cookbook willguide you
from Italian classics such as Pistachio and Gianduja, cutting-edge flavors such as
Bourbon Butter Pecan, to kid pleasers like Chocolate S’mores.
Don’t let your extra holiday cash burn a hole in your pocket. Invest in one of these
cookbooks and you will most certainly have a new year full of flavor, food, and
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