Category Archives: Sorbets & ice cream

What to do with the quince harvest

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

My neighbour has a beautiful quince tree in her garden that delivers a bumper harvest most years, and this one is no exception. Over time, we’ve developed quite a repertoire of recipes for them: quince infused brandy, ‘quincemeat’, quince and … Continue reading →

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Chocolate espresso sorbet

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

If you want a grown-up and sophisticated dessert that feels like a light option at the end of a rich dinner menu, then this chocolate and espresso sorbet is quite perfect. There’s no dairy content yet it still tastes incredibly … Continue reading →

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Malaga raisin ice cream with Pedro Ximenez sherry

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

The best raisin ice cream you’ll ever eat! I first ate this fabulous ice cream at Sam & Sam Clark’s Moro restaurant in London – I’d never tasted anything quite like it. The ice cream is a basic custard-based vanilla … Continue reading →

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Cucumber, white wine and mint sorbet

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Refreshing summer stunner of a sorbet! Regular readers of my blog will realise I’ve fallen a bit behind with posting new recipes – I’m blaming that on the all-consuming day job I was working on! Caroline, this one’s for you … Continue reading →

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