William Penn Life, 2009 (44. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2009-07-01 / 7. szám
"fhe jím&nlm Kitchen. with Főszakács Béla Frozen Desserts FÁRADJON BE A ^ MAGYAR KONYHÁBA. It's been cool and rainy in New Hampshire, but I am hoping we get the hot weather this month. Keeping that in mind, I chose the category of frozen desserts in the hopes of cooling you down with some great recipes. Here is your trivia question for the month: Who opened the first ice cream factory in the United States? The answer awaits, topped with whipped cream and a cherry. There are a few kinds of frozen desserts we can enjoy anytime of the year. The most popular of course is ICE CREAM which dates back to ancient times in China. Snow was combined with other confections, syrups and sweets to produce a cold treat. The modern version of ice cream uses cream, a sweetening agent and, on occasion, solid pieces of fruit, chocolate or nuts. Ice cream made in France has a cooked egg custard base making it very rich and tasty. ICE MILK is made in the same way as ice cream, but the ingredients contain less fat and milk solids. GELATO is Italian ice cream but with a thicker, heavier texture. You can find it in most specialty stores. SHERBET is a combination of fruit juice and water and may contain milk, egg whites or gelatin. It's very tasty and refreshing after a great meal. SORBET is the French version of sherbet. It is also called sorbetto in Italian. This product never contains any milk products. They are synonymous with ices or granitas. They can be savory or sweet depending on your recipe and your culinary desire. While most recipes for home made ice cream call for an ice cream maker, you can make ice cream with just your freezer at home. If you want to buy an inexpensive ice cream maker, I would suggest visiting your local Wal-Mart and see what they offer. You can have loads of fun making frozen desserts and other confections throughout the year. Remember, "fresh" is the key whenever you combine ingredients for desserts. Take advantage of all the seasonal fruits you can get your hands on. The sweeter the fruits, the less sugar you have to use, which is a bit healthier for your diet. So, my friends, enjoy the recipes and create your own combinations this summer. Trivia Answer: Jacob Fussell built an ice cream factory in Seven Valleys, Pa., in 1851. He needed an outlet for the surplus milk he bought from farmers in York County and decided to make ice cream which made him the first to manufacture the frozen dessert on a large scale. Have a great month. Jo fieza/láx DM& "The Hungarian Kitchen" is a trademark of William S. Vasvary. 10 William Penn Life, July 2009
