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I don't believe you're leaving cause me and Charles Manson like the same ice cream

samsarah — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:26:02 -0800

What was/is Charles Manson's favorite ice cream? The lyrics of the Tori Amos song "Tear in Your Hand" suggest that this is somewhat common knowledge, yet google has failed me. What is Charles Manson's favorite ice cream flavor?

Winter Ice Cream Extravaganza.

hermitosis — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:40:05 -0800

Cold-weather ice cream suggestions/recipes? I want a whole new palette of ice cream flavors that are perfect for cold weather, use seasonal fruits/ingredients, or are perfectly (or suprisingly) paired with other cold-weather foods and beverages. Bonus points for recipes that allow me to make or blend them myself.

I'm NOT really looking for the sort of seasonal gingerbread/peppermint/pumpkin flavors that the regular brands march out over the holidays. These tend to be sticky sweet and incredibly obvious. I'd prefer complexity of flavor to mere sweetness, which is where pairings might come in handy.

This question was inspired by Vosges' Naga flavor, a curry and coconut custard, which is so buttery that it alternates between sweet and salty on the tongue. I'd love to find a way to approximate it.

Inspire, challenge, and surprise me.

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eggplantia5 — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:44:26 -0800

My fiance has become obsessed with making ice cream. He has been making at least 2 new (and unique) flavors of ice cream every single week since August. He keeps saying he wants to learn more about it, and is planning on taking that ice cream master class at Penn State when the time comes, but that is a whole year away. What I would like to try to do, as a gift, is arrange for him to observe a local ice-cream expert (in New York City, or within public transportation reach). I just wanted to see if the hive mind could give me some advice as to how to go about this, and if this is realistic. I suppose I could just go ahead and start making phone calls, but I'd rather be a little prepared and not sound like a complete fool. I could have sworn I have heard or seen mention of people being allowed to shadow or observe a chef at work in a kitchen, but I can't turn up anything when I'm looking for it. Is it called shadowing? Do chefs (or whatever it is you call an ice cream maker) allow strangers to just come into their kitchens and watch them work for a day for free, if you ask nicely?

What's the best way to approach the chef, and has anyone ever gotten to do what I am asking about? And better yet, anyone know of an ice cream expert in NYC that I could ask?

Thanks.

Pasteurized Eggs? Where?

Marky — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 17:42:09 -0800

Where can I buy pasteurized eggs on Long Island? I'm planning the menu for Thanksgiving, and want to make some ice cream and eggnog. Salmonella is normally not something I worry about, but young children will be eating the ice cream (at least!) and I'd feel a bit guilty if I killed my sister's kid.

I know I can do the cooking and tempering thing for the ice cream, but it's easier and quicker to just throw some cream, milk, sugar and eggs together and let the kids crank.

This site says all the major supermarkets carry pasteurized eggs, but the ones I've been to don't. They will sell them via mail (?!?) but the 5 dozen minimum is a little off putting.

I've tried calling stores, but they have no idea what I'm talking about.

So, has anyone actually seen or bought pasteurized eggs on Long Island?

Ice Cream Cookbook?

Marky — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 09:20:08 -0800

I'm looking for some great ice cream cookbooks... I got an ice cream maker for my birthday last week (the Kitchen Aid attachment). I know I could go with just cream, sugar and vanilla, but I'd like other flavors as well.

The best books would have some information on the science of ice cream, like the Cook's Illustrated and Alton Brown books.

(I did find Cook's Illustrated printed a "How to Make Ice Cream" book, but as it's out of print and copies are going for around $300, I guess I'm passing).

Cartoon Network ice cream truck

commasplice — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 10:31:10 -0800

ATL residents: Have you seen an ice cream truck painted with Cartoon Network characters around town? If so, do you have any idea how to get in contact with the owner?

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soplerfo — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 07:27:44 -0800

Know of any <$350 self-freezing ice cream makers that are good? I have a decent ice cream maker that has one of those cylinders that you keep in your fridge. I'd like to upgrade though. I'm looking at this self freezing Cuisinart machine, but I'm having trouble finding useful reviews of it. I'd also like to find other machines like it in the same price range. I found a few on amazon, but would like to hear some actual feedback from people here. Thanks!

Creative MeFi - I need to make up the name of an Ice Cream flavor.

UncleHornHead — Thu, 05 May 2005 10:17:50 -0800

I work in advertising (media side) and have been asked to come up with a name of an ice cream to tie into a football team. As I understand it, this will be the 'Official Ice Cream of the TEAM NAME.' I can tell you that there is no flavor yet so you can have free rein here. They will make the flavor to suit the promotion.

The team name can be shortened to one syllable

Here are some samples I've come up with:

TEAM NAME Chocolate Blitz
TEAM NAME Touchdown Supreme
TEAM NAME Touchdown Crunch
TEAM NAME Pistachio ACL

OK, that last one is a joke. My team at work is having fun with this, so smart a$$ responses are welcome.

Finally, I don't know if there is any type of renumeration involved with this but if you supply the name of the ice cream that gets used, I'll do my best to make sure you get a tub.