Easy Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream
23 February 2011 in Uncategorized
I think I’ve just about caught up on work and sleep since my trip to Cape Town. I have to say that the quality of the speakers at the Indaba was excellent and I picked up some good tips in the photography and styling workshop in the afternoon.
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I was fortunate enough to win the much coveted prize of a weekend at African Relish in the Karoo, so that means another trip to Cape Town is on the cards *happy face* Ishay has written a blog about her fabulous experience there, the course that I will be attending is called Food Bloggers do the Karoo. Please go and look at their website, collection and return to Cape Town is included in the price…. so who’s going to join me?
Browniegirl did such a good job with all the arrangements and the goodie bag we all received was full of awesomeness!
One of the many things in the goodie bag was this book by Bakers Biscuits.
There are some interesting recipes and this easy-peasy ice cream caught my eye.
Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream
1 pkt Bakers mint romany creams
1 litre chocolate ice cream softened
2 x 49g slabs of peppermint crisp
45 ml peppermint Liqueur (optional)
Mint leaves
Chop the romany creams into small pieces, sprinkle with liqueur (if using)
Fold the biscuit into the ice cream and return to the freezer.
(I opted to break up one of the peppermint crisps and mixed that in as well)
To serve, spoon balls of ice cream and sprinkle with coarsely chopped peppermint crisp and garnish with mint leaves.
Serves 6
PS The chocolate wafer was an After Eight Dinner Mint.
bronnie.l said on 23 February 2011
and what part of hte icecream do you actually MAKE? aren’t you just augmenting to it? (you have to expect a bit of sarcasm from me. peppermint green with jealousy at all sue chef’s luck!)
Moonz said on 23 February 2011
Fab easy dish – I’ve made a similar one.
Love your prize!!! Congrats!!!!! Thrilled for you.
And the goodie bag is divine!!
Enjoy rest of week
Sous-Chef said on 23 February 2011
You are just all bitter & twisted cos you can’t get the ingredients in mud island! I have been very lucky, bought a lotto ticket in case it runs in 3′s.
Sous-Chef said on 23 February 2011
The goodie bag was fantastic, Colleen did a wonderful job. I can’t wait to go to African Relish.
amydem2 said on 23 February 2011
awesome awesome…. that you won! really an amazing spin-off….went to look… Prince Albert wow! Geeez… when you going? ( hmmmmm….. pondering and wondering)
love the choc icecream thingy- easy ke-peasy…which means perfect!
tandy.sinclair said on 23 February 2011
how easy peasy was that! Which weekend will you be here again?
Hopestar said on 23 February 2011
I love the easy recipes you give us SC. It helps for people like me who are no good in the kitchen. Do you have a recipe book by any chance?
*hugs*
malma said on 23 February 2011
Okay. Here’s the deal. Your real dort looked at their website AND facebook page and started dribbling. Don’t ya think you need to spend some quality time with her – besides you owe me for looking after Himself this last weekend.
She says she will keep your vase charged.
Tee hee.
Sous-Chef said on 23 February 2011
I am so thrilled! they plan 3 courses, 1 in June, 1 in Oct & 1 in Jan 2012. I’m thinking of October. Come with!
Sous-Chef said on 23 February 2011
I am thinking of doing the course in October, the one in June is too close to me going overseas.
Sous-Chef said on 23 February 2011
I also like easy recipes, sadly no cookbook I’m afraid.
Sous-Chef said on 23 February 2011
I would love to take her, and I most certainly will if I win the lotto!
sideview said on 23 February 2011
no thanks, i don’t believe peppermint and chocolate go together
Sous-Chef said on 23 February 2011
Course they do
Collywolly said on 23 February 2011
Ooooh I beg to differ….its one of my fave combinations…together with chocolate and orange and chocolate and chilli
xx
Collywolly said on 23 February 2011
How fantastic is this?? Here you are already making things out of your recipe book. I have yet to finish my paperwork post Indaba before I can even DARE to open the cover of mine
Thanx so much for this fabulous post Sous xx
anotherdayinparadise said on 23 February 2011
Not yet, anyway. Watch this space. ;->
Sous-Chef said on 23 February 2011
That Bakers book has some interesting recipes, there is another one I am keen to try. Colleen you did a marvelous job, btw Sally really enjoyed herself and she’s not a blogger, it just shows that it was all very interesting & fun! Well done you.
anotherdayinparadise said on 23 February 2011
You’ve got to be the luckiest person I know, Sue. Sounds like you had the most awesome time. The icecream looks very easy, but I’m not really into icecream. I won’t show it to hubby. ;->
Sous-Chef said on 23 February 2011
I have had a good run lately
I’m not particularly fond of ice cream either, but I will have a little if it has texture like this one.
Sous-Chef said on 23 February 2011
Not very likely me thinks ad.
Rockybaby said on 23 February 2011
Are you turning into a part time Capie resident?
truus said on 23 February 2011
Love your photos….you dont need a new camera after all that you’ve learnt. Lighting is so good on the bottles.
Collywolly said on 23 February 2011
I love feedback like this. Thank you so much Sue…and thrilled that Sally enjoyed it. xx
pinkpolkadot said on 23 February 2011
Excellent post, Sue!! It was a wonderful day and I can feel it again via this wonderful explanatory post of yours!! Love the recipe – I haven’t even touched the book, yet! Hugs!
JustChef said on 24 February 2011
I was going to try this … probably still will! I love that book!!!! *hauls out crystal ball* I see myself making MANY reicpes from the goodies in that bag and have already copied the Indaba link LOL
Zabwan said on 24 February 2011
Now, I just knew you’d walk away with on of the prizes! The indaba looks and sounds wonderful, thanks for the pics.
As things worked out, it’s a good thing I didn’t go with you
JustChef said on 24 February 2011
How are you doing, Zabwan? You are constantly in my thoughts!
Foodandthefab said on 24 February 2011
I love peppermint and chocolate- good on you for delving into the books we got already! I’m thinking I may just join you – congrats again fellow Townie
jemima said on 24 February 2011
You certainly are a lucky duck hey!
Flee said on 24 February 2011
ooohhh Please tell me where you got the After eights?? Can never seam to find them and absolutely Luuurrvveee them.. Thanks
Sous-Chef said on 24 February 2011
It does seem that way hey?!
Sous-Chef said on 24 February 2011
Me too! Hope I get to cook some when I go on the course.
Sous-Chef said on 24 February 2011
Aw thanks Arty, my Mom says she is going to buy me a new camera when I go to the UK.
Sous-Chef said on 24 February 2011
It was a supa day! There are some really nice recipes in that book.
Sous-Chef said on 24 February 2011
Himself gaveit the tumbs up, he loved the texture of the biscuits.
Sous-Chef said on 24 February 2011
So sorry about your Mom Zabwan, but at least she is free from pain and at rest.
Sous-Chef said on 24 February 2011
Thanks Ishay, I like easy recipes like this one.
Sous-Chef said on 24 February 2011
I have been very fortunate lately, oh that reminds me, must check my lotto ticket.
Sous-Chef said on 24 February 2011
I got these at Checkers Flee, they are the best!
Flee said on 24 February 2011
Thanks so much Sue… will try mine up here.. No offense to your stunning ice-cream… but give me a box of A8′s and Ill be happy
Sous-Chef said on 24 February 2011
I’m not much of an ice cream fan myself, I’d rather have the After Eights as well.
JustChef said on 24 February 2011
I always find mine at Clicks. Have never not found any there!
Zabwan said on 24 February 2011
I’m doing okay, thank you, JustChef, better now that the funeral is over. xx
Zabwan said on 24 February 2011
Thank you, Sue, I am relieved that it’s all over for my dear mom.
We must have lunch some time, so I can hear first-hand all about the Indaba
Sous-Chef said on 24 February 2011
I’m always up for lunch, just let me know when it’s good for you.
sharonsmit said on 24 February 2011
Yummy minty icecream!
Im avoiding commenting about the FBI… makes me sad!
janicetripepi said on 24 February 2011
I can hardly type i am shaking soooo much – loooobe nope – LOooove this. I am a pepermintcrispaholic …….. THA’TS IT .. see i cant type … my diet is OVERRRR….. (jan slams front door as she dashes to the sweetie shop!)
Rockybaby said on 24 February 2011
No, Sue, you and hubs and Himself would probably have a ball if you listened to music you three have more common interest in.
Hugs from the Capies.
Rockybaby said on 24 February 2011
Hey, Sue!!!
Does indeed!
We keep away from your drulicious recipes, because both of us fatties are desperate to loose weight.
Colonialist said on 24 February 2011
That is utterly, utterly decadent – and expensive!
kat64 said on 28 February 2011
Congratulations on winning the prize… have you bought your lotto ticket yet? You seem to be on a winning streak.
Love your serving dish.
Sous-Chef said on 28 February 2011
I did buy a lotto and I didn’t win, looks like my lucky streak has come to an end.
Sous-Chef said on 28 February 2011
It is so worth it! I’m not an ice cream fan and I really liked this.
Sous-Chef said on 28 February 2011
Lol Jan, when you are not on diet you must try this, it’s great.
Sous-Chef said on 28 February 2011
You are probably right
Sous-Chef said on 28 February 2011
Shame Sharon, it was a great day and I’m so glad I went.
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