Rhubarb Ice Cream

I wish rhubarb was easier to find in New Orleans.  Unfortunately it is not local and therefore quite expensive and only available a few weeks per year.  I have a tendency to splurge on ice cream ingredients though, so a bunch of rhubarb went into my shopping cart this week.  Last year around this time I churned a batch of Rhubarb Lime Sherbet which was tart and refreshing.  This time around I wanted to use the pink vegetable to make a more hearty and comforting scoop.

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Maple Caramel Swirl

Maple Caramel Swirl

I am always searching for new and exciting ice cream flavors, even if they are not my own.  Ever since I heard about the new Ben & Jerry's flavor Maple Blondie, I was excited to try it. 

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Lemon Beet Yogurt

Mardi Gras is over and things are finally getting back to normal.  No more standing in the cold, watching the parades, and pining for beads.  Back to the daily grind...and back to normal eating!  I have eaten way too many pieces of king cake, too many peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (rushing back and forth from the parades), and probably a little too much beer.  So when it came time to make an ice cream this week, I decided to make something refreshing, light, and seemingly healthy. 

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King Cake Ice Cream

Mardi Gras season is upon us, and since this is my first Mardi Gras I am trying to experience as much of it as I can.  Although the weather has been rainy and chilly, I have attended three parades and there are many more to come this weekend.  Mardi Gras parades are like no other parade experience.   Standing among historic houses along live oak-lined streets, watching the elboratedly themed floats ride by with the bright lights flashing and music playing.  The Krewes (people riding the floats) roll along in their creative (and sometime provacative) costumes.  Dancers tap their way down the pavement and bands project music into the air.  Its a little bit of choas mixed with a lot of fun.  I suggest everyone try it.

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