When I first told my husband that I was making Five Herb Ice Milk, he looked dubious at best. But being the sometimes wise man that he is, he remained silent on the subject.
Silence until he was eating it, that is. Then it was moans, and sighs of ecstacy, and exclamations of delight.
Because, dear, dear reader, this was wonderful. It was beyond wonderful. It was wonderful in that sense of a totally new flavor. I don't know what to compare this too. The sum of all the herbs resulted in an unindentifiable herby flavor, not quite sweet, not quite savory. The best of all, I had all of these herbs flourishing in my herb bed, and some extra milk in the fridge (you know how when you're at the store and you buy milk, cause you don't really know if you need it, and then you get home, and you realize that you, in fact, did not need it).
I'm not going to bother reposting the recipe, since you can follow the link above to the Epicurious website. Everyone needs to visit the Epicurious website every now and then, or in my case, practically daily!
This will be my entry for this week's Weekend Herb Blogging hosted by Lynne at Cafe Lynnlu.
My Carolina Kitchen says
This ice cream sounds delicious and as always, your photos are terrific.
Funny, I have these same little dishes and use them all of the time.
Sam
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says
This is why I have an herb garden! What a lovely dish -- I absolutely must try this. I'm bookmarking.
Jeff says
Sweet!! I have a ton of fresh herbs growing and an ice cream maker ready to go.
Nice idea and checking out the link!
Debinhawaii says
What a fun and different flavor combination--looks so refreshing and good!
Eve says
you know, I was saying to my husband last night how I'm not a huge fan of herbs, although I cook with them when needed... This though, this I would make. I'm too intrigued not too want too... If only I had an I ice cream maker.
Joanne says
I love this. Interesting ice cream flavors always appeal to me. Really ice cream just appeals to me but interesting flavors are a plus.
livinginalocalzone says
Although I don't drink milk, others in my family do so I will be sure to pass along the recipe 🙂 I can just imagine their skeptical faces at the idea of using herbs in this way, but I will be sure to tell them of the reliable source, and may even make them a sample to try before divulging the ingredients in the concept!
Nancy says
Yum. I will visit that website if your dubious husband was entranced.
maybelles mom says
Wow--wonderful post.
once in a blue moon... says
sounds and looks wonderful~ i make several herb sorbets i adore, lime basil is fav and blueberry lavender...
Antoinette says
Looks amazing! I'm game. Let you know if we try it. 🙂
the ungourmet says
This does look like a wonderfully refreshing Ice Milk. I would love a bowl right now!
Love you pretty bowl too. :0)
Grace says
dubious pretty much described my reaction to your title as well, but the picture and your description won me over pretty quickly. 🙂
Marjie says
It looks good. Following your example and buying the ice cream attachment for my Kitchenaid is one of the best things I've done in the last, oh, decade, at least for my kitchen. I made lemon sherbet last night, because my dearly beloved can never quite get enough of it! and I am thinking of ordering some herb seeds and expanding my agricultural skills (sad though they are).
noble pig says
This s the coolest recipe ever. What a great idea.
Joy says
I really need to consider getting an ice cream machine....and growing some herbs. Looks good.