Yesterday I blogged a little book in the Storey Basics line: How to Make Ice Cream by Nicole Weston. Nicole has another book in this series that is equally excellent: Making Frozen Vegan Treats. Okay, I know, you see the word “vegan” and you begin to think … Vegans have sweet tooths, too, folks. In fact the subtitle of this book is “50 Recipes for Nondairy Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas and Other Delicious Desserts.” There are idea aplenty here for everyone, vegan or not. Good things.
The Storey line of books, Storey Basics, are short, simple and attractive introductions to lifestyle topics, from knitting to beading to cooking. These books are portable, a compact 5” X 7”, and come at a price point of about $9. These books are nostalgic, looked like some of those little cookbooks from the 50s and 60s that were “modern” then and now seem perfectly quaint.
These are more than quaint between the covers of this book.
Here’s a rundown of the book’s seven chapters [with some representative recipes!]:
- Soy Milk Ice Creams
Coffee
Maple Syrup
Chai Tea
- Almond Milk Ice Creams
Peanut Butter and Banana
Mocha Almond Fudge
Horchata
- Coconut Milk Ice Creams
Pumpkin Spice
Mango Rice
Raspberry and Lime
- Sorbets and Granitas
Peach Melba
Tangerine and Olive Oil
Strawberry Watermelon
Honeydew and Mint
- Popsicles
Banana Pudding Pops
Blueberry Balsamic Pops
Root Beer Float Pops
Avocado and Lime Creamsicles
- Ice Cream Sandwiches and Other Frozen Treats
Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Affogato
- Sauces and Toppings
Dark Chocolate Fudge Sauce
Vegan Salted Caramel Sauce
Coconut Cream Whipped Cream
As you can see, there are contemporary flavors here: the Chai Tea, the Horchata or the Avocado and Lime Creamsicles. Plus there are lovely combinations of flavors — that Strawberry Watermelon Sorbet or the Root Beer Float Pops — that let you enjoy old favorites in new textures and shapes.
The ideas here will please adults and children. It’s the perfect book for a summer vacation. Pack the kids, some fruit, and your ice cream maker. Spend an evening over the barbeque and making popsicles with your kids. Life is short. There is never enough time for all the sweetness you and your family deserve. This is a book with something for everyone at your table.