From Olha Franko's book "Practical Kitchen". Lemon foam is a variety of granita, made from water, sugar, and fruit juice. This quintessentially Sicilian dessert is often confused with sorbet, but it is granita that is considered the forerunner of both sorbet and ice cream. Its origins are linked to the arrival of the Arabs in Sicily, …
(From <em>Practical Kitchen</em> by Olha Franko) Before we pour the cold lemonade into the pitcher, let's take a short journey to discover how and when this drink first appeared. For over 1,000 years, the recipe for traditional lemonade has remained unchanged. The earliest written records lead us to the Mediterranean shores of Egypt, where in the 8th century people were already crafting this delightful drink…
(From Olha Franko's Practical Kitchen) Sorbet-sherbet means a sip, a tasting, or a slow, lingering savour. It is a mixture of chilled fruits with syrup, to which wine, liqueur, or champagne may be added. As far back as the 2nd century BCE in China, sorbet was invented. To chill fruit desserts …
