Moderate dessert win

[exatron]

Thanks to nekura_ca, I was able to try out my idea for red tea ice cream. Results were decent, I have a couple notes on things to improve, and I'm now considering buying an inexpensive ice cream maker.

The thing that would really convince me to get one is a reason to use the thing regularly, like unusual flavors- appetizing or otherwise. Suggestions are welcome if you've got 'em.

Oh, and I need to find something attractive to serve/display my creations in. I was thinking of something like a martini glass since it's clear and a single scoop would fit perfectly.

Comments

[rehgan.livejournal.com]

A martini glass sounds excellent.

I have but one suggestion, which may be difficult because no one else seems capable of it with other foods/drinks - unless I have simply yet to stumble across it.

Grape. And I don't mean grape flavor - GRAPE grape. The fruit. Not that...repulsive LIE.

I can dream. Otherwise, oatmeal. Because it's tasty.

[mapdark.livejournal.com]

Oatmeal ice cream o.o ?

[rehgan.livejournal.com]

Oh yes! Why not? :D

[mapdark.livejournal.com]

LOL it's a bit odd but I guess it could be interesting :P

[exatron.livejournal.com]

From what I've heard, fruit-based ice creams are tricky. I'll have to do some research to see if grapes will work. I was considering some sort of wine-based ice cream, however. Maybe merlot. *Waits for the alcoholics I know to kill me for wasting booze.*

I could see oatmeal ice cream working once a few wrinkles are worked out.

Oh, and I guess I'll need one more thing- victims test subjects.

[canisrufus-uk.livejournal.com]

There's a shop not to far from my place that sells home made ice cream, they make fruit flavours the simple way, take plain ice cream, tip a tub of fresh fruit in it and mix it in..... best ice cream I've ever had.

[rehgan.livejournal.com]

Hmm... Wine would be interesting. I don't like wine, but wine-coffee is something I'd try regardless.

They've done graham cracker ice cream, I'm sure oatmeal is just fine after that.

Man, I would LOVE to be a test subject. D: Oh, if only.

[rehgan.livejournal.com]

Wine-coffee, wtf?

I was thinking in my head about how I'd mention that I don't like coffee, but I don't think coffee ice cream is that bad... But then I realized I don't like coffee ice cream THAT much anyway.

I guess my mind stuck with it though, instead of wine-ice cream. :/

[mapdark.livejournal.com]

Martini glass is a good idea ^^

I want to buy a counter-top ice cream maker.. but I'm afraid those are not too great.

[exatron.livejournal.com]

From what I've been reading, there are some decent inexpensive models. The major drawbacks are noise and storing the things. I may have to file the idea under "nice to have" for the time being.