treats Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Mon, 25 Dec 2023 09:48:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 3 Types of Chocolate to Eat at Christmas https://thedancingcucumber.com/3-types-of-chocolate-to-eat-at-christmas/ Sat, 23 Dec 2023 08:48:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=9358 Christmas is a time for indulgence, and it’s a time of year when chocolate really comes into its own. From cakes to cookies to after dinner sweets, you’ll find foods with a high cocoa content around every table at this time of year. Here are three traditional chocolates to include in your Christmas festivities. Pralines […]

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]]> Christmas is a time for indulgence, and it’s a time of year when chocolate really comes into its own. From cakes to cookies to after dinner sweets, you’ll find foods with a high cocoa content around every table at this time of year. Here are three traditional chocolates to include in your Christmas festivities.

Pralines

Filled with a delicious hazelnut-based cream, pralines are many people’s favorite when they’re looking for a rich and indulgent after dinner chocolate. You can find pralines in white, milk, or dark chocolate, or sometimes a combination of the three.

Mint Chocolate

The archetypal after dinner chocolate, mint chocolate can be a nice palate cleanser when a lot of rich food is being consumed. It’s not one to consume loads of, so if you’re looking for a small, sophisticated treat seek out some good quality mint chocolate.

Dark Chocolate

Most children will turn their noses up at the offering of dark chocolate, but if you’re drinking something sweet and rich like port or brandy, a good quality dark chocolate can accompany this beautifully. Seek out bars with a cocoa content of 60% or higher, and make sure that cocoa or cocoa butter is the first ingredient, rather than sugar.

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]]> Fabulous Avocado Ice Cream Recipe You’ll Crave For Every Day https://thedancingcucumber.com/fabulous-avocado-ice-cream-recipe-youll-crave-for-every-day/ Tue, 17 Jul 2018 08:26:37 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=680 Summer’s here, so we all need a getaway from the extreme heat. If avocados are your favorite thing in the world, you’ll be happy to hear that we have the perfect avocado ice cream recipe today on the site. View this post on Instagram So obviously I didn’t leave the West End without trying the […]

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]]> Summer’s here, so we all need a getaway from the extreme heat. If avocados are your favorite thing in the world, you’ll be happy to hear that we have the perfect avocado ice cream recipe today on the site.

View this post on Instagram

So obviously I didn’t leave the West End without trying the new infamous avocado ice cream at @snowflakegelato at Selfridges! 💚🥑🍦👌🏻 And I can confirm it’s delish! A little pricey at £9.50 a portion but fortunately I was sharing with @simplylivingveg 😄 Very light & refreshing, perfect for a sunny day like today! ☀ I also love how it’s served in an avo skin, and the nut part tastes like hazelnut 🌰 • • • #avocadoaddict #avocadoicecream #avocadolove #avocadoislife #veganlondon #londonvegans #veganicecream #veganuk #ukvegans #veganfoodblogger #veganfoodies #veganfoodblog #vegandesserts #eatingoutveganuk #plantbasedicecream #plantbasedfoodie #plantbasedblogger #dairyfreelife #dairyfreeicecream #dairyfreeliving #foodbloggeruk #ukfoodblogger #selfridgeslondon #londonfoodblogger #londonbloggers

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Ingredients:

For this tasty summer treat you will need 3 avocados, that are medium ripe. 1 cup of sour cream. 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon squeezed lime juice, 1/2 cup heavy cream and just a tiny bit of salt. The best thing is that you probably already have all these things in your freezer.

View this post on Instagram

Soy de esas personas que ama tanto la palta que en promedio como palta todos los días, y cada vez que oigo a alguien decir que no le gusta mi corazón se detiene de forma automática! Así que hoy en honor a todos aquellos amantes de este hermoso fruto verde les comparto una receta de infarto, “Helado de Palta y Leche Condensada”. Puro amor verde y cremoso. Por cierto, la receta está maravillosamente fácil! INGREDIENTES: 300 gr de palta. 300 gr de leche condensada. 450 ml de crema de leche. jugo y ralladura de un limón. INSTRUCCIONES: En una licuadora pon la palta, la crema, la leche condensada, el jugo y ralladura de limón. Procesa todos los ingredientes hasta integrar completamente. Vierte la preparación en una fuente metálica y llévala al congelador por una hora. Transcurrida una hora y con ayuda de una cuchara mezcla el helado para evitar que se cristalice. Lleva nuevamente al congelador. Repite la operación anterior dos veces más, durante cada una hora. Dejar congelar durante toda la noche. Ya está listo tu helado, ahora solo te queda disfrutarlo hasta la última cucharada. Ph: @julian_arroyo #avocado #palta

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Method:

This is really simple: just let the appliances do all the work. The first thing you have to do is scoop out the flesh of the three avocados. Put the content in your blender. Now you have to add the lime juice, sour cream, heavy cream, sugar and the salt. Blend the mixture until you get a perfect paste. Your ice cream is almost ready. Put the mixture in an ice cream maker and the time depends on how you prefer to have it. If you prefer to have it firmer, keep it in the freezer for several hours. I promise you, this avocado ice cream recipe will change your life.

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]]> Best Gelato Places in Florence and How to Avoid the Bad Ones https://thedancingcucumber.com/best-gelato-places-in-florence-and-how-to-avoid-the-bad-ones/ Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:32:20 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=590 Gelato is the Italian frozen creamy delight that most people liken to ice cream. The difference between these treats is that gelato is churned more slowly and with less fat, so the flavors can be detected better and it is less airy and denser than ice cream. If you find yourself in Florence and are […]

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]]> Gelato is the Italian frozen creamy delight that most people liken to ice cream. The difference between these treats is that gelato is churned more slowly and with less fat, so the flavors can be detected better and it is less airy and denser than ice cream. If you find yourself in Florence and are looking for some phenomenal gelato, check out the list below. But beware, if you want to go rogue and find something else, make sure the gelato isn’t piled high and very colorful. It will not be as good and the flavors will be more artificial. 

Gelateria Dei Neri

This establishment has so many different flavors to choose from, including ricotta pistachio, mango cheesecake, and salted caramels. But whatever you choose, you can’t go wrong here.

Gelateria Santa Trinita

Right over the Santa Trinita bridge to the right of the Ponte Vecchio is this awesome place. The awning is pink and it has great chocolates, as well as fresh fruity flavors.

Gelateria La Carraia 

Two bridges down from the Ponte Vecchio is this green awning gelateria. What makes this place stand out is it’s very generous portions of delicious flavors, the perfect combination that nobody can resist!

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> treats Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Mon, 25 Dec 2023 09:48:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 3 Types of Chocolate to Eat at Christmas https://thedancingcucumber.com/3-types-of-chocolate-to-eat-at-christmas/ Sat, 23 Dec 2023 08:48:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=9358 Christmas is a time for indulgence, and it’s a time of year when chocolate really comes into its own. From cakes to cookies to after dinner sweets, you’ll find foods with a high cocoa content around every table at this time of year. Here are three traditional chocolates to include in your Christmas festivities. Pralines […]

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]]> Christmas is a time for indulgence, and it’s a time of year when chocolate really comes into its own. From cakes to cookies to after dinner sweets, you’ll find foods with a high cocoa content around every table at this time of year. Here are three traditional chocolates to include in your Christmas festivities.

Pralines

Filled with a delicious hazelnut-based cream, pralines are many people’s favorite when they’re looking for a rich and indulgent after dinner chocolate. You can find pralines in white, milk, or dark chocolate, or sometimes a combination of the three.

Mint Chocolate

The archetypal after dinner chocolate, mint chocolate can be a nice palate cleanser when a lot of rich food is being consumed. It’s not one to consume loads of, so if you’re looking for a small, sophisticated treat seek out some good quality mint chocolate.

Dark Chocolate

Most children will turn their noses up at the offering of dark chocolate, but if you’re drinking something sweet and rich like port or brandy, a good quality dark chocolate can accompany this beautifully. Seek out bars with a cocoa content of 60% or higher, and make sure that cocoa or cocoa butter is the first ingredient, rather than sugar.

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]]> Fabulous Avocado Ice Cream Recipe You’ll Crave For Every Day https://thedancingcucumber.com/fabulous-avocado-ice-cream-recipe-youll-crave-for-every-day/ Tue, 17 Jul 2018 08:26:37 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=680 Summer’s here, so we all need a getaway from the extreme heat. If avocados are your favorite thing in the world, you’ll be happy to hear that we have the perfect avocado ice cream recipe today on the site. View this post on Instagram So obviously I didn’t leave the West End without trying the […]

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]]> Summer’s here, so we all need a getaway from the extreme heat. If avocados are your favorite thing in the world, you’ll be happy to hear that we have the perfect avocado ice cream recipe today on the site.

View this post on Instagram

So obviously I didn’t leave the West End without trying the new infamous avocado ice cream at @snowflakegelato at Selfridges! 💚🥑🍦👌🏻 And I can confirm it’s delish! A little pricey at £9.50 a portion but fortunately I was sharing with @simplylivingveg 😄 Very light & refreshing, perfect for a sunny day like today! ☀ I also love how it’s served in an avo skin, and the nut part tastes like hazelnut 🌰 • • • #avocadoaddict #avocadoicecream #avocadolove #avocadoislife #veganlondon #londonvegans #veganicecream #veganuk #ukvegans #veganfoodblogger #veganfoodies #veganfoodblog #vegandesserts #eatingoutveganuk #plantbasedicecream #plantbasedfoodie #plantbasedblogger #dairyfreelife #dairyfreeicecream #dairyfreeliving #foodbloggeruk #ukfoodblogger #selfridgeslondon #londonfoodblogger #londonbloggers

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Ingredients:

For this tasty summer treat you will need 3 avocados, that are medium ripe. 1 cup of sour cream. 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon squeezed lime juice, 1/2 cup heavy cream and just a tiny bit of salt. The best thing is that you probably already have all these things in your freezer.

View this post on Instagram

Soy de esas personas que ama tanto la palta que en promedio como palta todos los días, y cada vez que oigo a alguien decir que no le gusta mi corazón se detiene de forma automática! Así que hoy en honor a todos aquellos amantes de este hermoso fruto verde les comparto una receta de infarto, “Helado de Palta y Leche Condensada”. Puro amor verde y cremoso. Por cierto, la receta está maravillosamente fácil! INGREDIENTES: 300 gr de palta. 300 gr de leche condensada. 450 ml de crema de leche. jugo y ralladura de un limón. INSTRUCCIONES: En una licuadora pon la palta, la crema, la leche condensada, el jugo y ralladura de limón. Procesa todos los ingredientes hasta integrar completamente. Vierte la preparación en una fuente metálica y llévala al congelador por una hora. Transcurrida una hora y con ayuda de una cuchara mezcla el helado para evitar que se cristalice. Lleva nuevamente al congelador. Repite la operación anterior dos veces más, durante cada una hora. Dejar congelar durante toda la noche. Ya está listo tu helado, ahora solo te queda disfrutarlo hasta la última cucharada. Ph: @julian_arroyo #avocado #palta

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Method:

This is really simple: just let the appliances do all the work. The first thing you have to do is scoop out the flesh of the three avocados. Put the content in your blender. Now you have to add the lime juice, sour cream, heavy cream, sugar and the salt. Blend the mixture until you get a perfect paste. Your ice cream is almost ready. Put the mixture in an ice cream maker and the time depends on how you prefer to have it. If you prefer to have it firmer, keep it in the freezer for several hours. I promise you, this avocado ice cream recipe will change your life.

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]]> Best Gelato Places in Florence and How to Avoid the Bad Ones https://thedancingcucumber.com/best-gelato-places-in-florence-and-how-to-avoid-the-bad-ones/ Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:32:20 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=590 Gelato is the Italian frozen creamy delight that most people liken to ice cream. The difference between these treats is that gelato is churned more slowly and with less fat, so the flavors can be detected better and it is less airy and denser than ice cream. If you find yourself in Florence and are […]

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]]> Gelato is the Italian frozen creamy delight that most people liken to ice cream. The difference between these treats is that gelato is churned more slowly and with less fat, so the flavors can be detected better and it is less airy and denser than ice cream. If you find yourself in Florence and are looking for some phenomenal gelato, check out the list below. But beware, if you want to go rogue and find something else, make sure the gelato isn’t piled high and very colorful. It will not be as good and the flavors will be more artificial. 

Gelateria Dei Neri

This establishment has so many different flavors to choose from, including ricotta pistachio, mango cheesecake, and salted caramels. But whatever you choose, you can’t go wrong here.

Gelateria Santa Trinita

Right over the Santa Trinita bridge to the right of the Ponte Vecchio is this awesome place. The awning is pink and it has great chocolates, as well as fresh fruity flavors.

Gelateria La Carraia 

Two bridges down from the Ponte Vecchio is this green awning gelateria. What makes this place stand out is it’s very generous portions of delicious flavors, the perfect combination that nobody can resist!

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