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My name is Lindsay, and I am an ice cream addict fanatic!  To be more accurate, I am passionate about anything related to ice cream, sorbet, sherbet, frozen yogurt, and [insert your favorite frozen dessert]! I have always loved ice cream.  I fondly remember making trips to the local ice cream stand as a child. The excitement of picking the flavor, the sweet and creamy taste, the cool ice cream dripping down my hand as I licked the cone.  My love for ice cream has taken me to more ice cream shops that I can count. In each new city I visit, one of the first things I find is ice cream.  

My life changed the day I acquired a brand new ice cream maker. I could finally create my own ice cream flavors in the comfort of my home.  I had so many ideas and so much fun being creative in the kitchen that I decided to share my ideas with the internet world.  I was never sure how many people would be interested in reading about my ice cream adventures, but I figured there must be other people in the world who love ice cream as much as I do.  In August, I celebrated my two year “blog-iversary” and I still enjoy making new and exciting scoops as much as I did when I started. Despite moving across country, starting a new job, and working on house renovations, I have somehow managed to find continual inspiration for exciting scoops throughout the year.  My husband, Keith, has willingly become the guinea pig for several new flavors.  One day I plan to fulfill my dream of opening my own ice cream shop.

Here are some answers to a few questions I am often asked:

How do you decide what flavors to make? 

I am most often inspired by the food that I eat.  Living in New Orleans, I have the opportunity to eat food at some of the finest and creative restaurants run by chefs who are continually experimenting with new flavors.  When I eat a new dish, I often think to myself, “Could this be an ice cream flavor?”  I have been surprised with the results of some of my experiments, including Basil Ice Cream and Lemon Beet Yogurt.  I am also inspired by creative ice cream artisans including Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream in Columbus, Ohio and Creole Creamery here in New Orleans.

What is your favorite recipe?

Some of my favorite scoop recipes are surprisingly sorbet recipes – Pear Champagne Sorbet and Blueberry Mojito Sorbet (picture in the banner of my blog).  My favorite milky scoops are Basil Ice Cream, Lemon Blueberry Yogurt, and White Nectarine Sherbet.

How much ice cream do your recipes make?

The majority of my recipes make between 3 cups to a quart (4 cups).  This depends on the number of ingredients.  The final yield will also depend on your ice cream maker.  Depending on the speed and construction of the dasher, more or less air will be added to the mix.  All of my recipes fit in a standard 1 quart or 1 ½ quart ice cream maker.

Why do you use corn syrup in some of your recipes?  Is it really necessary?

I use corn syrup in many of my recipes to improve texture (corn syrup has more viscosity than sugar so it freezes differently). I use it in very small amounts, but if you are still concerned about ingesting corn syrup, you can omit it and increase the sugar content by about 25%.  Sugar also helps increase the viscosity.  I have substituted brown rice syrup several times with good results.

Why do you use alcohol in your recipes?

Alcohol, like corn syrup, is added to improve texture.  Alcohol has a lower freezing temperature so it will help keep sorbets and ice creams softer and more scoopable.  Feel free to interchange different liquors or wines, but be aware of the alcohol content.  If you substitute, the substitution should have a similar proof.

I would love to make some ice cream, but I don't have an ice cream maker.  Any suggestions?

Check out my post on the subject - How to Make Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker

Do you deliver or ship your ice cream?

Right now, the answer is no.  But I am looking into it.  I will likely be able to deliver locally before I can ship.  Please email me if you are interested.

Do you accept advertisements on your site?

Advertising space is available on the right-hand sidebar, visible on all pages.  I will approve all advertising to ensure that it is applicable to my readers. If you believe your brand would be a good fit here, I would be happy to speak with you about becoming a sponsor. Please email me and/or use the contact form for more information.

How do I contact you?

If you love ice cream as much as I do, I would love to hear from you!  E-mail me with recipe ideas, suggestions, your own reviews, or any other helpful information.  You can contact me at scoopadventures@gmail.com or follow me on twitter @scoopmuse.