TheHappyGelateria.com
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The Happy Gelateria - A Real Family Treat
Description
An online 'virtual' gelateria (ice cream parlour) with an emphasis on fun, friendly food and community:) Features free recipes for all natural treats that are suitable for many of us with food intolerances and special diets. All recipes are sugarfree, dairy-free, wheat-free and delicious! There are many nut-free recipes too. Free kids area and also Recipe eBooks and Party Guides for sale. Social networking capability to connect and share with like-minded supportive people. A great place to visit when you are hungry and chill out in when you are looking for good company:) Have Fun!
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English
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Additional Information
The site is moderated by Shona Buchan BVM&S MRCVS, a mother and veterinary surgeon with a passion for the health and wellbeing of people and animals :)
Here is one of our favourite recipes - Enjoy!
Chocolate Mint
A lovely fresh-tasting recipe made with raw cashew nuts
This recipe comes from our 'Happy Gelati Gone Gourmet' recipe ebook - enjoy!
Equipment required:
- Measuring cups
- Mug or bowl
- Blender
- Ice cream maker or freezer-proof bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of cashew nuts, soaked for 4 hours and then drained and rinsed .
- 1/2 - 1 cup of strong peppermint tea (brewed by steeping 2 teabags in 1 cup of fresh boiled water, and leaving until cold).
- 3 baby figs, or 2 standard figs pre-soaked for a few hours.
- 10 mint leaves.
- 2 teaspoons of cacao powder
How To:
- Blend the cashews with enough of the mint tea to form a smooth cream.
- Add the figs, and blend again until smooth.
- Add the mint leaves and cacao powder, and blend one last time until smooth and evenly mixed.
- Either transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions, or follow our steps for making gelato without an ice cream maker.
- Enjoy a blast of choco-minty freshness!
THG Tip:
Try mixing in some cacao nibs before freezing for real chocolate chips
