tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825306037350907419.post2169469272456549572..comments2023-10-31T09:29:50.908-07:00Comments on Two Small Farms: Two Small Farms Newsletter #399ChardGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11844025964078337628noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825306037350907419.post-91320147202684788202007-06-24T08:20:00.000-07:002007-06-24T08:20:00.000-07:00I finally made the basil ice cream. I followed the...I finally made the basil ice cream. I followed the recipe as closely as I could, except I halved it. (that way I only purchased 8 ounces of heavy cream, I wasn't sure what I was going to do with that much basil ice cream except eat it all!)<BR/><BR/>I used 3 egg yolks instead of 3 and a half or 4 yolks. I left the mint liqueur out. <BR/><BR/>The ice cream was a dull green, I can see why it helps to serve in a frozen lemon half with a fresh basil leaf as a garnish. It was delicious as most ice cream can be, especially home made. I used our small Donvier maker, it's very simple. <BR/><BR/>The ice cream had a pronounced basil flavor, but it took well to the cream/sugar theme and didn't remind me of the usual garlic/cheese theme that basil finds in our kitchen. <BR/><BR/>This would be a GREAT dessert for any party where you want to impress your guests with something a bit adventurous, try serving with a more mundane cookie, like shortbread. <BR/><BR/>chardgirl aka JuliaChardGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844025964078337628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825306037350907419.post-63520538657673480932007-06-07T16:21:00.000-07:002007-06-07T16:21:00.000-07:00Here's a crack at what we hope to do with our prod...Here's a crack at what we hope to do with our produce this week:<BR/><BR/>Fennel - We'll slice it thinly, oven roast with olive oil, s&p. Then we'll make some rye toasts, spread a cannelini bean puree (mashed cannelinis with a touch of garlic and ground fennel seeds, oil) on it and top with the fennel. Good with an assertive salad.<BR/><BR/>Beets are roasted. Greens are sauteed with an onion and white wine, then topped with the beets and some fresh goat cheese.<BR/><BR/>Summer Squash - sauteed with an onion (brown the onion first) and garlic. Use to top a bowl of buckwheat and sprinkle some fresh basil on top.<BR/><BR/>Bok Choy - Marinate some chicken thighs in soy, sesame (toasted) oil, garlic, sugar. Bake or steam in marinade with shiitakes. Cook the bok choy as desired (we saute it in butter and salt) and serve together.<BR/><BR/>We finish the basil by making apricot-basil smoothies, since there are fresh apricots around now (apricots, yogurt, lime, tiny bit banana, basil). Yum. <BR/><BR/>Carrots I use in soups and sauces, and the strawberries have yet to last long enough to do anything but eat immediately <BR/><BR/>jonathanjonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09626891965158347835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825306037350907419.post-81698175112403873962007-06-07T13:12:00.000-07:002007-06-07T13:12:00.000-07:00Basil ice cream. Now I'm truly curious, I think I'...Basil ice cream. Now I'm truly curious, I think I'll have to try it this week. I'll post back. If anyone else tries it, post too. thanks!<BR/><BR/>JuliaChardGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844025964078337628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825306037350907419.post-25862530647105711492007-06-06T13:47:00.000-07:002007-06-06T13:47:00.000-07:00If anyone tries the basil ice cream, can they let ...If anyone tries the basil ice cream, can they let me know how they liked it.<BR/><BR/>KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com