SC - Something new to try (was More about pine nuts)

[Chris Adler]

     >I just thought there was something new that I just HAD to try!
     
     Okay, Micaylah... <demonic gourmoo grin>
     
     Ever try mascarpone? It's Italian triple-creme cream cheese. That 
     means that it's about 60 to 80% butterfat - which means that it 
     contains more butterfat than heavy cream... or butter, for that 
     matter.  You can find it in America in Italian delis and some of the 
     bigger supermarket chains.
     
     I first had it eight years ago when I visited Germany. It looks like a 
     tub of spackle when you buy it... but when you take it home, take a 
     hand blender to it and mix it with a little cream, confectioner's 
     sugar, and vanilla extract, you create this beautiful substance which 
     innocently resembles whipped cream. 
     
     Take fresh summer peaches or strawberries, clean them and cut them up, 
     dip them into the mascarpone, and pop the fruit into the mouth of an 
     unsuspecting person. I've had people pretty much faint on the spot! 
     <heh heh>
     
     It's an almost indescribable taste: sweet, rich, creamy, yet slightly 
     tangy and sour. People generally freak out and beg "What IS that?" 
     because they know that it isn't normal whipped cream.
     
     I've been trying to determine whether mascarpone dates back to our 
     period of study... Will keep you informed.
     
     Just being evil ;)
     
     Katja
     
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