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Weird Ice Cream Flavors

ice cream flavorsHow weird do ice cream flavors get? Well, pretty weird! Below is a list of some of the weirdest flavors of ice cream from around the world!

This year Friendly’s is offering a weird blend that even adults might like to try! Pizza ice cream! What does ice cream pizza taste like? Well, imagine vanilla ice cream with a brownie topping crust! That is not all though! Add in some fudge, chocolate chips, and sprinkles to complete the “pizza ice cream” A delight sure to please the entire family’s tummy!

London:
George’s Portobello Fish Bar served up a version of the popular dish from across the pond, Fish and Chip flavored Ice cream.

Ice Cream Burger — Brrrger:
You heard correctly! Carl’s Jr is testing a burger shaped ice cream dessert in certain stores. The “burger” technically not a traditional burger looks just like the real thing! The buns will be sugar cookies, the patty will be chocolate ice cream, and an assortment of topping colored to look like mustard and ketchup will take the place of the condiments! Enjoy the treat this summer!

Flavored sea salt

Did you know that sea salt is made in a variety of flavors? YOu might not find flavored sea salt at your local grocery store but don’t let that stop you from finding this product!

A company called, Salt Works, includes in their salt manufacturing a variety of salts that come in several different flavors! Included in their flavored line up is: Lime salt, expresso, roasted garlic, lemon twist, spanish rosemary, vanilla bean, and even habanero and jalapeño for the spice in your life! And the flavors produced do not stop with this very short list. For a complete list of the different varieties check out Salt Works.

Make your own flavored salt!

Don’t feel like paying a premium for flavored saw salt that you can easily make yourself? An online search will produce several ways to make your own right from your kitchen without having to dish out the extra cash. There are two popular ways to add the beautiful and tasty additions to your daily food salt. One method is done by grinding up your own ingredients into a fine final product and then mixing in that with sea salt. The second method involves the infusion of the custom flavor into the product, the basic idea is to form a liquid from your own ingredients and infuse that into your own sea salt!

Ketchup Flavors

ketchupTraditionally ketchup is made from one flavor ingredient and that is tomatoes. Tomatoes have been the classic ingredient for the beloved condiment since even the 1800’s when Mr. Heinz introduced his famous ketchup recipe. Since then Heinz has perfected his company into a worldwide brand expanding and pushing the flavor boundaries of the condiment world. Today much research from the original Mr. Heinz ketchup has gone into “hybrid” tomatoes that are more resistant to disease and that carry more flavor.

So what happens if you are looking for a different taste to the Old Ketchup recipe? Well you might be in luck! Here are a few different varieties and flavors that you might find available at your local grocery store the next time you are shopping for the picnic or holiday weekend; all varieties of ketchup listed are from Heinz and is not intended to be a comprehensive list.

Ketchup Flavor List
Heinz® Ketchup Blended With Balsamic Vinegar
Heinz® Reduced Sugar Ketchup
Heinz® No Salt Tomato Ketchup
Heinz® Hot & Spicy Ketchup
Heinz® Organic Ketchup
Ref: Heinz Ketchup Official site

Almond Milk Nutrition

Almond Milk: Is almond milk as healthy for you as eating a handful of un toasted almonds? The great thing about almond milk is that the drink does not contain any lactose! You might be asking, “Why is this a good thing,” del it is great for people who have an allergy to lactose and cannot drink traditional milk. Almond milk has essential vitamins without any of the cholesterol of some of the alternatives. For example, if you are looking for the added health benefits of this drink you can look no further that to the brand Blue Diamond. his particular company manufactures this drink and advertises that a serving size of one cup will generally contain 60 calories and 2.5 grams of fat, however, they also note on the nutritional label that you will get 10% Vitamin A, 45% Vitamin C, and 45% of the calcium rated on a percentage of daily values. (Please visit the Blue Diamond website for accurate and up to date information on the nutritional value of their product).

Most people claim they prefer to drink almond milk after having tasted it! In fact, you can use it similar to the way you would use traditional milk from putting it in your coffee to using it for cereal you are sure to find the thirst quencher an interesting change of pace. However, be sure that you have made an informed decision if you are replacing you milk consumption with the almond milk.

Mother’s day food list!

With Mother’s Day coming up in May many people do not realize that you should not only give a nice gift to your mother but you should also try to take your loved Mother out to dinner or even make her something to eat from your own pantry! A light meal for lunch will suffice, who doesn’t love to eat?! So here is a list of meals that your Mom might love to eat on her special day!

Breakfast food:

Making breakfast in bed for your Mother is one of the best ways you can show your love for Mom at the start of the day. There is nothing like getting the morning started off on the right foot! It is probably true that the better mood she is in the morning the better mood you will likely be in! So what should you make for her? All you have to do is keep it simple and make some pancakes or homemade waffles. If done correctly you can show off your culinary skills at the same time! Try adding some color to the breakfast by adding some fresh fruit and a nice syrup, and do not forget a fresh juice to pair up with the meal!

Lunch:

A special lunch on this day could consist of something very light! Try a nice garden salad with some fish or even a gourmet sandwich. The key here is to make it look nice and fancy while tasting good at the same time, whatever you do will be sweet in your mother’s mind… make it with love! Find a great recipe online of her favorite food.