Gelato is one of my absolute favorite things to eat in Italy. While it is the Italian version of ice cream, the two are completely different. Gelato uses more milk, less cream, sugar, and fresh ingredients. It is also churned at a slower speed and for a much shorter period of time, which means less air is incorporated into the mix which creates fewer ice crystals. Gelato really is an…
I’ve always had an aversion to mushy and creamy desserts, especially anything with whipped cream. But, the first time that my mom and I traveled to Italy, we decided to share a tiramisu after dinner one evening. Neither of us had ever had it before, but we thought it would be fun to try the traditional dish in its homeland. I fully expected to take one bite and…
