Rock Star Ice Cream

Ice cream is back in this episode! Chris and Brooke mix it up with veteran Just Simply… Cuisine apprentice and self-taught ice cream creator, Christina Smith. Christina reflects on lessons learned from cooking with our cohosts - and how cooking connects us to one another. (01:22) Together, they reminisce about fun times in the kitchen and exchange day-to-day food stories, including smart prep routines and imaginative improvisations using leftovers or ingredients in the pantry. (03:52) Christina gives us a sneak peek of her Rock Star ice cream, an innovative product she's developing. The inspirational brand celebrates classic rock songs and "rock star" heroes. (10:35) Purple Haze, Running on Empty and Witchy Woman - a chocolaty fudge flavor with a cayenne kick - are just a few of the seasonal varieties among Christina's creative concoctions, the proceeds of which will support in-patient mental health care for veterans and first responders. (12:25) Later, our special guest reveals her experimental process for creating delicious recipes like pumpkin cheesecake ice cream. (15:40) Finally, we learn how Christina keeps it creamy (not icy) when combining custard-based ice cream with real fruit. (19:04) For recipes and more, including information about our cooking classes and monthly newsletter, Sage Advice, visit justsimplycuisine.com and follow us on Instagram. Many thanks to our sponsor: Bellucci   [Episode 11]