Sweet Woodruff
Woodruff in blossom I have this growing in my garden. It obviously likes where it is because it seems to have colonised. This is the plant that I didn't know what it was last year. Since then I have been reading up a little bit on what I can do with this pretty plant and the following is one I intend to have a go at. Its from the Countryside Cookbook by Gail Duff ISBN 07221 3079 1. The Woodruff should give the ice cream a nutty vanilla like flavour. Woodruff Ice Cream 1 pint thick cream 6 spriggs W oodruff 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoons honey Put the cream into a saucepan with the W oodruff . Cover it and set it on a very low heat until it just comes to boiling point. This will take about 15 minutes. Take the pan from the heat and strain the cream. Whisk the egg yolks with the honey until they are frothy then whisk in the cream in a steady stream. (It is suggested to use an electric whisk to achieve this). Whisk the mixture to a light froth put into a freezing tray or bowl and...