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Jerry Traunfeld
Executive Chef
The Herb Farm
Fall City WA
Love Potion Sorbet
"Food and sex are so related that when you start to do research
it seems that every sort of food imaginable was at some point considered
an aphrodisiac. To me, a perfect piece of fruit at its height of
ripeness represents the most powerful aphrodisiac. It's been growing
and sweetening until the one day that it's at its peak and will
give the most pleasure. You are indulging in that one moment between
youth and decay."
Yields: 1 1/2 quarts
Through the centuries, sea holly root (eryngium maritimum) and vervain
(verbena officinalis) are two herbs that were often referred to as
aphrodisiacs. Rose, cardamon, and ginger also make the love-inducing
list. There's no guarantee, but try it and see what happens! Happy
Valentines Day!
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped sea holly root, fresh, or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon chopped vervain leaf, fresh, or 1 teaspoon dried
- 12 green cardamom pods, crushed
- 6 (1/4") slices fresh ginger root
- 2 tablespoons rose water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup champagne
Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan. Add the sea holly,
vervain, cardamom pods, and ginger. Cover, remove from heat, and let
steep for 1 hour. Strain and chill. Stir in the rose water, lemon
juice and champagne. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's
directions.
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