This Summer our Mulberry tree is overflowing with plump ripe mulberries that are sweet, juicy and succulent. In fact, I have never seen so many mulberries at one time. It is astonishing how many there are. I picked a big bowlful yesterday and another today and still there are mulberries ready to ripen on the tree.
Because it is so hot and because of this abundance, Peter and I decided to make Mulberry Ice Cream. I thought it was to be eaten at dinner time, but Peter had other ideas. As soon as it was made we were enjoying our treat. And, what a treat it was. Cerise coloured and creamy tasting it was delicious.
Colour and taste are not the only things that mulberries have going for them . They also contain good amounts of vitamins that assist in metabolism; minerals that control blood pressure and heart rate; iron to ensure oxygenation of the blood and cells; carotenoids that regulate retinal cells of the eye; compounds to protect against free radical damage and provide resistance from infection, stroke risk, and potentially cancers.
Although mulberry icecream is not strictly a health food it does support my philosophy on health very much. My thoughts are that although eating a little of something that you will really enjoy may not be totally beneficial to you physically, emotionally it may be extremely so.
I have included a recipe if you are interested in making Mulberry Icecream. Of course, you could use any other kind of berry and these too would provide many of the above benefits.
So, here it is...
You will need:
250g Mulberries
50 gm sugar
100gm cream.
This is what you do:
Blend the mulberries so they have all been squashed and are leaking juice.
Add sugar and cream and mix well.
Pour into an icecream maker and follow the instructions for use..
And... eat
Any left can be frozen for a later date. But, it is very delicious so who knows how much this will be :)
Until next time, here's to your very good health,
Linda.
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