Foodie Friday: Stretchy Ice Cream

Stretchy ice cream: dense, creamy, and pliable frozen dessert Who knew stretchy ice cream was a thing? Well, I didn’t. Not until one family member had to do a project about ice cream versus gelato versus… (Whether this was an actual research project or something they made up has yet to be revealed.) Anyway, stretchy ice cream does stretch, but it’s not super elastic. If you’re thinking rubber bands, you’d be wrong. There is a kind of give to the ice cream, though, and it’s quite fun to … [Read more...]

Foodie Friday: Mystery Dessert

Mystery dessert: ? Sometimes I discover mystery treats on my culinary journey. These are usually those special items on a menu identified only by their Chinese characters. Here is an example of an unknown dessert I had: It's a bit like a giant mochi with its soft red bean center, but the whole texture is more paste-like. The dish, served cold, was an acquired taste. Have you ever tried this specific dish, or something else as unknown? … [Read more...]