Claudia&Julia's Blog
How to Make Fresh Pasta
Today we talk about how to make fresh pasta, because if you've ever tried fresh pasta you'll know how little it has to do with the traditional dried pasta we're used to — it surpasses it in every way.
Homemade ice pops made with our Zoku molds
Popsicles and ice creams are two summer classics that are always appealing and never go out of style. Also, now with the number of super-useful tools available to make ice cream at home, we have no excuse. And we can make them as healthy and light as we want.
Melon and Spearmint Sorbet
We can now find the best summer fruits in the markets: peaches, nectarines, plums, watermelons and, of course, melons. All these fruits have the characteristic of being very sweet and very rich in water, which makes them our allies for maintaining a good level of hydration at this time of year.
Choosing a Teapot or Kettle to Enjoy a Good Cup of Tea
"If you think you can leave the water heating here and go see how you kill time, you haven't learned anything from England," a friend teased me. He was absolutely right (about the water... as for England, the truth is it taught me many things): if you're going to make tea you should enjoy every moment, from when you put the water on to heat until you sit down to enjoy it. Do you know anyone who drinks tea in a hurry?
Traditional Homemade Muffins
I don't remember the last time I bought a store-bought muffin... and when you try this recipe, you won't either!
If you follow my instructions, you'll get fluffy muffins with a high dome. They will also keep perfectly for several days.
Yogurt Puff Pastry Tarts with Mascarpone and Cherries
Roasted Strawberry & Meringue Ice Cream
My opinion about the Kitchen Aid
Vanilla ice cream
A few days ago I told you about my experience with the Kitchen Aid. If you read the article, you will know that I am completely satisfied with this machine.
The latest accessory I have purchased is the ice cream maker (the ice cream accessory Kitchenaid), and honestly I'm delighted. I have used it to make healthy, refreshing fruit slushes and also this vanilla ice cream that is in no way inferior to commercial ones. Also, by making our own ice cream, we know exactly what we are eating. No additives or preservatives and we can also control the amount of sugar we use... So there are no excuses not to dare to make homemade ice cream!
