Gourmet Popsicles

You fond of popsicles? Well I have something for you!

Spuntino in Denver has a different approach in selling traditional fruit flavored popsicles that kids and adults love!

Spuntino on the outside
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Spuntino on the inside
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 Instead of the usual fruity popsicle flavors, Spuntino has offered a wide selection of gourmet popsicles to choose from.

Some flavors that Spuntino offers are  roasted red pepper, basil, balsamic pop, peppercorn-grapefruit, pomegranate-rose water, and celery-lime.

Some of Spuntino's Popsicles
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Spuntino
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For you, this may sound weird but it's really good. 

They turn every flavor you put into a popsicle and they still manage to make it taste good. 
Imagine a french toast flavored popsicle huh? How cool is that?

Some of Spuntino's Gourmet Popsicles
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Their chef, Yasmin Lozada-Hissom of Olivea has partnered with Spuntino to create these amazing desserts. Ever since that happened, these popsicles were a certified hit in Denver!

Indeed Spuntino has made a way to people's hearts because of their best tasting, out of this world flavored popsicles!

For those who want to try these awesome popsicles, Spuntino is 2639 West Avenue in Denver.

Butterscotch Pot de Crème ft. "Maltmallows"

North End Grill in New York City has created a new way to appreciate the loved marshmallows. These are called, "Maltmallows".

Butterscotch Pot de Creme
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For the information of everybody, Maltmallows are homemade.
It is infused with with a shot of Glenlivet twelve year single-malt Scotch. Even though the maltmallows are infused with Scotch, it still is fluffy.

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This dessert is served with a silky smooth bowl of caramel custard, topped with a chocolate cookie crumble to add some accents to the dessert.

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 But wait, there's more!

As soon as you are nearing the end of the bowl, you have to dig deep in order to reach the layer of the salted caramel at the bottom of the bowl.

Your stomach stuffed with heavy meals in the North End Grill Restaurant deserves to have a treat! So when you are in New York City, be sure to try this one of a kind dessert.

Well guys, if ever you try this, can you at least tell me how great it is?:)

North End Grill is located at Battery Park in New York City. It is in 104 North End Avenue, New York, NY. You can reach them at 646.747.1600.

Try the Deep Fried Twinkie!

Famous Hostess Twinkie
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A Twinkie is an American snack cake. It is known to be a mini sponge cake with cream filling on the inside. Americans are aware of this snack, but have you heard of the Deep Fried Twinkie?

Yes, what you read is right. This time, Twinkies are presented in a different manner.
This time, Twinkies are dipped into a prepared batter, and deep frying it in order to show that Twinkies can be enjoyed in a different way.

You may find it unusual and unimaginable, but it really does exist.

In a restaurant in Los Angeles called Beer Belly, Deep Fried Twinkies are served. The Twinkies are served with a strawberry puree and a chocolate chip ice cream.

Deep Fried Twinkies are served hot, brown and crispy. The cream inside the traditional twinkie oozes out as soon as you dig your fork in.

Beer Belly's Deep Fried Twinkie
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If you want to have another twist to your Twinkie lifestyle, you have to try this for a change.

Beer Belly Restaurant, LA
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For those who want to check it out:
Beer Belly is located in 532 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles. You can contact them at 213-387-2337.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream: Salty Caramel Ice Cream

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Ice cream is a sweet treat for the young and old. It is the simplest dessert anyone could possibly have after their meal, but have you heard of a Salted Caramel Ice Cream?

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams offers a wide selection of flavors from their collection. They have Vanilla Orchid, Wild berry and lavender and Pistachio and Honey and so much more! A Pint of each flavor costs $12.

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What caught my attention was the Salty Caramel Ice Cream. This is indeed something new, our sweet favorite caramel flavor, salty? I couldn't imagine that, but I heard that Jeni's has turned it the other way around. It turned out to be one of their best ice cream flavors because of its unique taste. It's sweet and salty combined into one! I guess, sweet and sour doesn't really apply here. :)

Jeni's Salty Caramel Ice Cream
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Salty Caramel Ice Cream in Waffle Cones
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It's too bad that I can't be in the United States to try one of their flavors. I envy those who can try this unique ice cream. I read that their ice creams are really good.  :(

Jeni's Ice Cream in Pint Sizes
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To those in the United States, Scoop Shops of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams are located in Ohio, Tennessee, and in Chicago. By the way, they also serve Frozen Yogurt. :)

Russian Chocolate Salami with Recipe

Salamis are known to us as sausages which are made out of air dried meat, but in Russia, they have a dessert called the Chocolate Salami. Some may find it weird because of the name of the dessert, but before you judge it, try it.

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The name of the dessert is simply mouthwatering! Chocolate Salami! Who would dare to resist such sweet treat? Chocolate Salamis are best served with coffee or tea at anytime of the day.

Russian Chocolate Salamis are shaped into logs like the usual meat salamis, but it's very rich and purer in chocolate. Well, what do you know? This Chocolate Salami is very simple to do!

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Allow me to share the recipe from cookeatshare.com:
Ingredients:

• 1 package of plain vanilla cookies (2 hand fulls)
• 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 3 Tbs Cocoa (good quality cocoa is really important)
• 7 Tbs melted Butter
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup of sugar

Directions

1. Take the cookies and break them into small pieces.
2. Cut walnuts or pecans into small pieces.
3. In a small, non-stick pot add cocoa and sugar and mix together. Add egg and melted butter. Simmer the mixture on low heat for 3-4 minutes, add the crushed cookies and nuts, mix well. The mixture should be thick.
4. Take parchment paper, and cut into a rectangle, just enough for the mixture to fit. Take a piece of butter and rub the top of the parchment paper (this prevents the mixture from sticking to the paper).
5. Add the mixture from the pot on to the parchment paper and roll it in the form of a sausage. Twist the ends so that it holds its shape.
6. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving. Once ready to serve, slice it like salami and enjoy!

This Chocolate Salami is also great for home made presents for your family and friends. Enjoy and indulge!

Turon Split in the Philippines

Mang Inasal is known to be a place for grilled chicken lovers in the Philippines, and having a dessert in their menu nowadays is really better than before for it's not only all about chicken and unlimited rice.

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 Mang Inasal already serves desserts at a cheap price, like the Filipino favorite Halo-Halo for P49.00, but what caught my attention was their new Turon Split which is only sold for P39.00. Very affordable right?

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Filipinos are used to Turon which is a dessert made out of banana concealed in a lumpia wrapper, but what's the catch?

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 At a cheap price, you do not only get 2 pieces of turon which is so good even though it is just served in small sticks. Though small, it is stuffed with lots of banana. Not only that, you also get 3 flavors of Filipino flavored ice cream in it such as chocolate, cheese, and ube drizzled with chocolate syrup.

It's the Filipino version of the famous Banana Split served around the world!

If you want to try this dessert, the Turon Split is available in all Mang Inasal Branches in the Philippines.