ICE SMILE ICE-CREAMS

 Ice cream comes in a variety of flavors like- vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, butterscotch, etc-. There are also fancy flavors like- cookie crumb, mint, blueberry, etc- the list goes on and on. Apart from these there also exist many flavors found ridiculously weird by some and amazingly exotic by some. We bring you a list of these flavors from around India and leave it for you to decide if they are exotic or weird- 1) 'PANI PURI PATAKHA' ICE CREAM Are you too a fan of India's favorite savory delight called with multiple names- golgappe, pani-puri, and so on. So there is a fusion of sweet and savory- the 'pani-puri patakha' ice cream, as the name suggests it is served with crushed pani puris as toppings with the boondi inside. 2) MASALA CHAI ICE CREAM To all the tea lovers out there, do you love your tea hot or cold?! This rich and creamy ice cream is made with black tea, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and of course sugar. It contains all the elements for a perfect masal...

  There exists a group of people who like spice and spicy food, there exists a group of people with a sweet tooth who crave ice creams, and finally, there exists a group of people with hybrid thinking who like spicy ice cream! Nowadays  ice creams are made with unconventional ingredients that make the entire experience worthwhile. Spinach, green tea, matcha, chili, bread, and pumpkin, you cannot imagine what the ice cream cauldron holds for its master! These are Ice smiles some of the special spicy ice cream picks for you to try at home- 1) BLACK PEPPER ICE CREAM Creaminess and sweetness of milk and cream infused with freshly grounded black pepper, giving it a spicy aftertaste. 2) PUMPKIN SPICE ICE CREAM Yes! it is time for the seasonal ice cream treat. Thanks to vanilla, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and of course the star of the scoop- pumpkin! Celebrate this Halloween season with a pumpkin spice ice cream (ps: it is not a frozen pumpkin spice latte! 😝 ) 3) CINNAMON ICE ...

 Legends have it, the age-old battle of chocolate vs vanilla has gone nowhere, may it be cookies, cakes, or even ice cream! Some may take a clear side of one, while others may still be debating over the pros and cons of each. There obviously is no definite winner and no definite judge except your tastebuds!   Chocolate comes from beans. On its own, without any added sugar, it contains many health benefits. Raw cacao beans have a few grams of protein, a lot of fiber, and a little calcium. A bar of dark chocolate caters to your daily copper and manganese requirements and additionally has more than half of your daily iron and magnesium.   Vanilla isn’t a bean. It’s the fruit of a very specific kind of orchid flower. These flowers are hard to cultivate, and they only grow well in certain regions of the world. Vanilla packs a lot of flavor into a very small fruit. So much that one pod is enough to lend its sweet and delicate flavor to an entire pint of ice cream...

  Ice cream, a yummy delight is often called a mood changer and is said to lift our moods and make us feel happy after consumption. Eating ice cream makes you feel amazing isn't it, scientists have proven that- why ice cream has shimmied into the comfort food list. It has been found that eating ice cream is a stimulus to our brain that acts the same way when we listen to music. A study conducted at the Institute of Psychiatry, London used a functional MRI machine to watch the reaction in people's brains when they had a bite of vanilla ice cream. With a single swallow, the orbitofrontal cortex at the front of the brain lit up in response.  This part of the brain is known for “processing” and is known to become activated when people enjoy themselves. Similarly in a study conducted in Belgium, where researchers published images of brain activity during sadness and found out that  the brain's responses to sadness were significantly reduced when ice cream was consum...

 Ice cream for sure is a mood stimulator, what can be more satisfying than a bowl of handmade ice cream on a busy and tiring day. There are a few things to take care of while making ice cream at home, avoid these 5 blunders to get the perfect scoop of taste and health in your bowl- 1) LOW-FAT MILK Ice cream as its name suggests is reliant on the creaminess of the milk. It’s what gives ice cream its rich flavor and smooth, creamy texture. Low-fat milk contains less solid fat and hence less cream. Substitutes like low-fat or skim milk do not freeze well, seriously lack flavor, and leave ice cream void of its creaminess leaving it with an icy texture. 2) WHIPPED CREAM Adding extra cream with milk may make the ice cream very delicious but adding whipped cream instead of normal cream may work against the purpose. Whipping cream has less fat content and additionally contains stabilizers. This may not make the cream mixture thicker but may interfere with the process giving ...

 Ice cream is something that everyone enjoys, irrespective of their age. But ingredients of store-bought ice cream may be a health concern. Moreover, ice cream   has many nutritional benefits that add to a healthy way of life. They are rich in calcium, protein, and various vitamins.  However, making ice cream at home drastically increases the health benefits of ice cream while maintaining essential dairy values. Here are 5 reasons why homemade ice cream is a win-win over store-bought ones-   No Preservatives Store-bought ice creams are often full of preservatives so it stays fresh for a long period of time, versus homemade ice cream which would not require the same because it can be made in preferred quantity to consume accordingly.   Add Sugar according to taste Store-bought ice creams contain a ton of sugar to enhance the taste. Sugar is important in ice cream. But you really don't need as much as they put in commercial ice cream. On the other hand, in homemad...