Meals On Wheels: Manayunk StrEAT Festival
April 17, 2013Food Trucks: One of the Greatest Contributions to Mankind
Let’s Eat at the Trucks! Who Would Have Thought That Would be a Thing?
If you visit the bi-annual Manayunk StrEAT Festival be prepared to wait in long lines and have cash ready. No matter what you are craving for you’ll find it and then some.
Make It Work
March 23, 2013
Bitter Words, But Oh So Sweet: Anti-Valentine’s Day Cookies
February 14, 2013My three faithful blog readers know that I’ve always been a dating idiot. I’m not very versed in “The Game.” As men always complain that women want the “bad boys,” I can make the same argument regarding them. I don’t know what men I’m attracted to want, but it’s certainly not me. Anti-Valentine’s Day cookies are needed for constant singletons like me.
An Traditional Favorite Gets A Remarkable Twist
December 18, 2012To find someone who dislikes ice cream (or any frozen confectionery) would be an arduous task. Everyone has their favorite treats and it seems once in a while someone tries to make something old into a new and improved item.
Unlike mass-produced ice cream, Owner Tish Smith makes every batch by hand without chemicals or preservatives. The custom-made frozen custard desserts is a re-creation of a high-end restaurant plated dessert. You don’t have to dig into your closets for your fanciest duds to try a scoop (or two) of ice cream in any combination or in the form of an ice cream float!
During my visited, I tried every flavor but was drawn to the sweet potato and mole chocolate. The sweet potato was like a scoop of pie sans crust, but of course, colder and creamer.
The mole chocolate was listed as “not for the faint of heart.” Personally, I’m up for any flavor challenge. Rich and creamy as well, this ice cream is a rich darker chocolate. It’s after you savor the flavor after the first swallow you’ll notice a slight the Mexican spiciness mole is known for. This ice cream seems was specially made to battle of the chill of winter.
I had a scoop of each flavor topped with a shot of espresso the Foam Floaterie calls Affogato. The mix of the ice creams complemented the strength of the Italian coffee.
Along with ice creams, Foam offers sodas made hand-crafted, flavored syrups. You will find ginger ale, apple cider, and tangerine, but the difference with these sodas from ones you find bottled is that, again like everything else, they’re made with natural and organic ingredients.
Ice cream isn’t just for the warmer months or to be found in a musical truck. Not a fan of soda? Bring in your own beer and make a truly adult float. Imaging a Guinness with a scoop for your favorite ice cream.
Sugar-Free (Not Flavor Free) Apple Pie
February 26, 2012Sugar-Free Apple Pie |
Another way I’m going to renew my passion for pastry is directing my attention to the people who cannot or prefer not to eat sweets.
I have diabetics in my family and among my friends. I want to dazzle them with my skills as a pastry chef, but unfortunately they have to sit on the sidelines and appreciate the appearance and scent without indulging.
By the way, in my experience as a pastry chef I have noticed that the staff always turned their nose up and stated that they don’t like desserts, but when there were extra scrapes you better watch your fingers!
What I’m trying to say … most people do like desserts whether they want to admit it or not.
My dad is an apple pie aficionado. [Insert Preferred Higher Power] help you of you give him a slice with a nasty crust and hard apples. He takes his pie very seriously.
So I tried my hand at it. Voilà! I survived another day.
This apple pie recipe isn’t completely sugar free. The organic apple juice and fresh apples both contain fructose. Also, the carbs from the crust is known to raise sugar levels. My dad checked his sugar levels and said his reading was no higher than usual after he eats a meal.
This pie isn’t as sweet as a “regular” pie, but it does satisfy your sweet tooth. Also if you do have an insatiable sweet tooth pair it with some vanilla ice cream. You will be happy without going into sugar shock.
This recipe was taken from Taste of Home Sugar-Free Apple Pie. The only things I changed were the apples. I used red delicious instead because it’s my favorite when using apple pie. The sweetener used is xylitol.
The xylitol did not leave an after taste that I’ve found in aspartame or saccharine. I don’t know why saccharine is still on the market … it tastes like hate!