Comments on: gooseberry and elderflower custards and a bonus ice-cream

By: Andrea Mynard

Andrea Mynard — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:16:04 +0000

Thanks Steve and have just really enjoyed a read of your blog too. Totally agree about gooseberries, they’re one of my favourite fruits and so excited that it looks as if I’m going to be able to try them in lots of ways this year. Gooseberry crumble ice-cream sounds wonderful, will look out for it.

By: Steve Dent

Steve Dent — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:12:06 +0000

I really love your blog. Gooseberries are now so underrated, and sadly the chances of finding them in the supermarkets (amongst the imported strawberries, blueberries and raspberries) are becoming increasingly remote. By coincidence I’m currently working on a gooseberry and elderflower crumble ice cream which, if it works, I’ll be posting on my own blog in a couple of weeks’ time. It’s down to those of us who still grow gooseberries to show how delightful this fruit can be.

By: Andrea Mynard

Andrea Mynard — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 20:41:37 +0000

Elderflowers and gooseberries are lovely aren’t they, I reckon an elderflower pannacotta with gooseberries would be yummy too. Thanks for elderflower fizz tip.

By: Andrea Mynard

Andrea Mynard — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 20:40:01 +0000

I can feel the hedgerows luring me for a bit more elderflower picking too, so many more flowering daily. Happy ice-cream making!

By: Anne @GtSlamseysFarm

Anne @GtSlamseysFarm — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 10:04:27 +0000

Elderflowers and gooseberries are a wonderful combination. Our gooseberries aren’t quite ready, but your custard and gooseberries will definitely be one to try when they’re ripe.
If you put your elderflower champagne into old fizzy drinks bottle with pleated base, when they get close to blowing the pleats fill out so the bottle falls over and you just need to release some gas and stand them up again.

By: Gluts & Gluttony

Gluts & Gluttony — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 08:04:27 +0000

Gorgeous ice cream idea. I’m hoping to pick some elderflowers this week, so I can already feel the ice cream maker will be coming out the draw. Thanks!