What "blackout" goodies have you had?I've actually had a blackout donut from the Doughnut Plant in Tokyo. The Doughnut Plant is a New York donut shop that has a shop in Tokyo.
According to Jasmine's post, the blackout of 2003 affected parts of Canada and New York.
The "blackout" goodies you see around commemorate it.
I tried David Lebovitz's Philadelphia style chocolate ice cream, but I used dark cocoa powder and 60% Ghiradelli chips. I didn't have a blender to blend the mixture, so I just tried to make sure that everything melted before putting it into the refrig.
The results..."blackout" ice cream (well, sort of). I don't think I chilled the mixture long enough, I got more of a melted blackout ice cream.
It was still rich, creamy and VERY chocolatey. I found some lavender crumbs in a container in the refrig, so I put some on top.I liked the crunch from the crumbs mixed with the rich chocolatey goodness...yum!
By the time Satoshi came home a couple of hours later, it had firmed up a bit but was more like the consistency of a ganache.
I love dark chocolate. That's my kind of ice cream!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lori, it reminds me of Rocky Road without the marshmallows and almonds.
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Kat
OOOOO ice-cream! hahaha mud cakes are soooo rich! Nonetheless I want to eat it hehe
ReplyDeleteI hope you get some ice cream or mud cakes, Phoebe :)
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Kat
Ok this is new but I have never heard of blackout anything. Edible that is. The idea of lavender crumbs sounds tantalizing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rowena, waiting to see your lavender shortbread :)
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Kat
Oo everytime I read David Lebovitz's blog I bookmark the receipes telling myself I'll get to it "one day, one day." So far that day hasn't come yet - but I'm so happy to see the results of your ice cream!! ^_^
ReplyDeleteMmmmm...your blackout ice cream looks amazing! A frozen dark chocolate ganache sounds good! I would eat it in a heartbeat!
ReplyDeleteWow! That ice cream looks awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteKathy,
ReplyDeleteI hope you try his recipes soon :)
Thanks Genki and JennDZ.
Take care everyone.
Kat
Your ice cream looks so rich and decadent--love the idea of the lavendar crumbs in the chocolate.
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb, I liked the combination of lavender and chocolate :)
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Kat
the ice creams looks delicious, is this shop in Tokyo?
ReplyDeleteHi Kumiko,
ReplyDeleteThe donut is from a shop in Tokyo, but the ice cream is homemade.
Take care.
Kat
I think it's cool you made your own ice cream. I never heard about the doughnut shop here. I'll have to keep an eye open for it.
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Hey Paz,
ReplyDeleteHere is the link Doughnut Plant, I hope you can check it out when you are feeling better.
Take care.
Kat
Oh, thanks Kat, for the link! And thanks for your good wishes. I continue to feel much better. ;-)
ReplyDeletePaz
I'm so glad you are feeling better, rest up, Paz! :)
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Kat
The ice cream looks great, very rich... do you use a machine? I got one a long time ago as a gift, but they take up so much room!
ReplyDeleteYes I used a machine, Kumiko. I don't keep it on the counter because I don't really have a counter, I take the machine out only when I make ice cream. I hope you get a chance to use your machine :)
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Kat