Ever since my wonderful trip to Cambodia, food has become a bit of an obsession- Not because of all the great food I had there, but alas because I haven't been eating a lot of it. Without going into great details- I shall just say the words 'Tummy Bug' and leave it at that! It's also one of the reasons i haven't been blogging so much- this dreaded lurghi has killed all my energy, so i haven't felt like doing anything
However I did actually go to the Doctors-(which, as an ex nurse is quite a step- health professionals are some of the worst people I know, for following their own advice!)
Unfortunately, he banned me from eating quite a few foodstuffs for a short while-just to give things a little break! No wheat, No dairy, No oats, No pasta, No noodles- Reduce the fat and drink plenty!!
Not a lot left in the grand scheme of things- but I've managed a week on Plain chicken, veg and potatoes so a few more days can't hurt!
But...Does he not know I live on Starbucks lattes and Mocha muffins ?- and when I do cook- it's pasta and goodness me....Ice cream- How can he deny me that!!!!!
Anyway- I have stated to obsess over the foods I can't have-pouring over recipe books and salivating. It was during one of these masochistic readings that I found my ice cream recipe and realised I'd not got round to sharing on my blog. This is a very simple- No ice cream maker needed- recipe that i spotted over on the carnation website- and then keep adapting it- Even if i can't eat it- There's still some in my freezer for the day that I can.
The recipe is actually for a raspberry ripple ice cream- but as buying raspberries practically means taking out a second mortgage over here- I have used different flavourings and made a few different versions.
This link gives you the whole recipe for Raspberry ripple ice cream
Here I've just made a very simple vanilla one!
- 1pt carton whipping cream
- 405g can Carnation Condensed Milk Light
- 1tbsp vanilla extract (This can be increased if you like it stronger flavoured!
You start by whisking up the cream
Then add in vanilla
Then add the condensed milk
Lightly whisk it up all again
Pour it into a freezer safe tub
(This one is caramel)
Freeze for at least 3 hours
Then serve and enjoy
(This one was crushed caramel biscuit wafers and nuts)
If you would like to add different flavouring and crunchy bits, just blend it all together just before popping it in the freezer tub.
Idea to try
Mint choc chips and peppermint essence
150g dark melted chocolate
espresso coffee
banana
caramel
M & M chocolates
The list can go on and on...
Go on... treat yourself!!
I was given that recipe many moons ago by my godmother - I must have been about eight! Over the years it got lost in the midst of time and have been looking for it ever since - thank you! She used to make for her class on the last day of the school year - a long time ago!
ReplyDeleteJulie xxxxxxxxxxx
It's so good that it doesn't take a lot of effort. What a great idea to give it to the class:)
DeleteSorry meant to ask how are you feeling now? Hope you are feeling better
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Getting there thank you :)
DeleteSo sorry you have been feeling so poorly - that must have been horrible :(. Hoping it's in the past now and you can begin to eat things you enjoy again ... I do know that recipe :) and have a number of variations too. I am sure it deserves a wider audience!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I really need to try some different flavours too:)
DeleteHello Amanda. Hope you're feeling better now. Tummy bug URGHH I know the feeling and there's nothing worse than being away from home when you have it. I love this ice cream recipe it sounds delicious and I'll be making it myself - SOON.
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Thanks for the nice words- so true. Hope you give the ice cream a try- it will be interesting to see what you think:)
DeleteI hope you are feeling better and will be able to eat some of the foods you've been missing soon!
ReplyDeleteThank you, hope so too!!
DeleteYUM! The caramel one looks especially good to me but I'd love to try them all. Thanks for sharing. I hope you're all better soon!
ReplyDeleteThank you, yes caramel can be pretty good..and i might even go as far as putting in pieces of toffee next time.mmm
DeleteThe ice cream looks lovely, but very rich so not sure if I should try it! Sorry to hear you've been poorly and hope you're back to full health soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you- it is rich, so you don't need a lot of it..and everything's worth a try just once :)
DeletePoor you I do hope the restricted diet has helped and you are now on the mend. No wonder you are dreaming of fabulous food. I enjoy making home made icecream and I will have to try this thank you for the recipe. Sarah x
ReplyDeleteIt's very strange that when you can't have something you just want it more isn't it!! Fresh bread, pizza, ...the list goes on:)
DeleteCrud balls. Can't have any dairy at all...and it looks so delicious. (smacks lips)
ReplyDeleteI do hope your tummy is better soon. It is miserable. That's how I found out I am freakishly lactose intolerant -Tummy Troubles. And then my doctor blithely says, "and while you're at it, cut out the wheat and gluten, too."
oh dear, not good. How do you manage? I'm actually dreading the idea that this bacterial infection i have has sparked off something along those lines. Finger's crossed it won't be for too long:)
DeleteYou know, I never thought I could give up dairy and wheat. But the memory of being so ill that husband asked on five separate occasions if I wanted hime to take me to the emergency room does a real good job of killing the desire for these things. Plus, as an added benefit. I lost 35 pounds which is the weight I put on during menopause. NOTHING would budge it. Until I changed my diet. Vain little me LIKES looking good again. So that's another incentive.
DeleteI'm sorry your still not feeling well I can relate as I had Bali belly for weeks, I love the sound of your icecream I will be making it, I haven't a icecream maker and have been looking for a recipe since you said it works.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, poor you. Hope your Bali belly has cleared up by now. Since this one isn't made in an ice cream maker, it is quite dense. but ever so rich and creamy. I have made it with full fat condensed milk too- a bit richer still-but even that tastes good. I really want to try the raspberry ripple version- but will probably have to wait until I get back to the UK to do so!
DeleteI hope that you are feeling better now or at least on the mend, it is horrible to have something like that, so I hope that the diet is working for you. Your ice cream looks delicious, so I can see why you are thinking about it, especially when you are not allowed to eat it!! Take care and get well soon. xx
ReplyDeleteGetting there, thank you :)
DeleteOh no, that diet sounds miserable! Hope you're better soon and can eat some of that ice cream. I've made Nigella's version of raspberry ripple but this is a lot simpler. x
ReplyDeleteOh I like everything Nigella makes-I shall check out her recipe too- won't be long before i'm back on Dairy foods:)
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