The temperatures are rising and our desire for a wonderfully cool, delicious ice cream. But where does ice come from? We went on a search. Hard to believe what we found out.
Once upon a time in ancient China…
The ice cream as we know it today does not have its origins in beautiful Italy, oh no, but in ancient China and Greece. Around 3000 years ago, ice was made from snow refined with spices and honey. The Italian merchant Marco Polo finally brought the recipe to Europe, where it became a delicious specialty in a short time. This is also thanks to the cooling effect of nitric salt, which was later discovered. Shortly thereafter, a wide variety of recipes with rose water, cinnamon, chocolate spread… In the 18th century, the first real ice cream business opened. However, the ice cream only became suitable for the masses in the 19th century, with the invention of Carl von Linde’s chiller, the forerunner of today’s refrigerator.
ice cream in bread
Especially unusual creations can be tasted in Catalonia, for example in Girona. In the known Ice cream parlor The Roca Brüder, owner of what was once the world’s best restaurant (currently ranked 3rd in the world rankings) El Celler de Can Roca, is the name of the latest cry when it comes to Panet ice cream, a kind of ice cream burger. You first choose a variety of ice cream with toppings. This is then baked between two brioche rolls in a waffle iron and the ice-cold sandwich is ready. Try it yourself!
Even better, but you’ll start making yourself: It’s easier than expected even without an ice cream machine!
Homemade ice cream recipe
e.g. with quark
The ice cream is prepared super fast, low-fat, high in protein and has only 88 calories per serving.
Puree 150 grams of low-fat quark and a teaspoon of honey with 150 grams of frozen fruit – e.g. strawberries or forest fruits – with the blender. Garnish with fresh fruit and serve immediately! With Greek yoghurt and frozen fruit you can quickly get the in-ice frozen yogurt yourself. If you’re not afraid of calories, whipped cream is also good! Yummy!
