It feels like the snow will never end. But, with spring-like weather in the forecast I wanted to share – what I hope is – one last snow-related post of the year.
Anne Bramley, a food blogger, recently wrote about her love for turning snow into ice cream. While I’ve never tried, it sounds like a fun experiment. Before you rush outside to grab a bowl full of the snow in your backyard, here are a few tips from Bramley about when snow is safer to eat:
1. Fresh snow isn’t the best snow
As she puts it, snow “scrubs” our air as it falls. When air is filled with pollution, those chemicals gets stuck in the beautiful snowflakes. So, if you want to make snow ice cream, wait a couple of hours into the storm to gather your flakes.
2. City snow is better than suburb snow
That’s right, city dwellers have less exposure to pesticides than their suburban neighbors – probably a little more exposure to tailpipe fume, though. Just try to avoid snow that people have walked through, shoveled or dogs have…you know. If you have a balcony that only you can access, I’d start there.
3. Wind and snow don’t mix
We’ve all seen that terrible view out the window – snow seeming to fall sideways. This isn’t the best option for ice cream as the wind can whip some dirt and debris into your ice cream. I love salted caramel ice cream, but not when it includes a fresh dose of road salt!
4. Plows should make you pause
You should avoid any and all snow that’s been touched by a plow – it has some pretty nasty chemicals and dirt in it.
Have you ever made snow ice cream? Share your favorite recipe – or story!
