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About Vandy Roadifer

Vandy Roadifer has a M.S. in Human Nutrition and lives with complex chronic illnesses, which includes many food allergies and sensitivities. She enjoys creating and sharing great tasting recipes that fit her lifestyle, discussing food related topics, and educating people on how best to meet their individual nutritional needs from an evidence based perspective.

Raspberry Sorbet

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

Tonight I used the last of the black currant juice and about three pints of raspberries, a dash of lemon juice and some sugar to make sorbet. I took half of it to my neighbor, SH. She loved it and … Continue reading →

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Hazelnut Sorbet

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

Tonight’s dessert is an interesting concoction I created after reading a recipe for almond milk ice cream. It was tasty and milk free so my sinuses appreciated it. I’m not sure how well it survives the freezer, yet. I guess … Continue reading →

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Black Currant Plum Sorbet

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

Using ingredients I had in my kitchen, I created this fresh plum with black currant juice sorbet. It’s tangy and a little tart with a hint of muskiness but very delicious, especially if you love black currants as much as … Continue reading →

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Coconut Chai Ice Cream

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

6 bags of Chai Tea (I used Celestial Seasonings Coconut Thai Spice) 1 cup very hot water, not quite boiling 1 cup whole milk 1 13.5 oz can coconut milk (I used the light variety) 1/4 cup honey 2 tsp … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Frozen Yogurt

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

2 cups plain or vanilla yogurt (I used Nancy’s Organic Honey Yogurt) 2 cups fresh raspberries 1/2 cup sugar (or more to taste) 1/2 to 1 cup whole milk Smash the raspberries and mix with the sugar. Let macerate for … Continue reading →

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Fig Ice Cream

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

2 cups heavy cream 1 cup water 8 oz. dried figs, stems removed and quartered 1 Tbl lemon juice 1/4 cup honey At least four hours prior to making the ice cream, combine the figs, water, lemon juice and honey … Continue reading →

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Vanilla Fig Newton Ice Cream

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 sleeve of fig newton cookies, cut into bite sized pieces In a blender or food processor, blend milk and sugar together until the sugar … Continue reading →

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Vanilla Honey Ice Cream

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 1/4 cup honey (again I used orange blossom) 1 tsp vanilla extract Warm milk and honey together in a small sauce pan until the honey is completely melted. Mix into other ingredients … Continue reading →

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Melon Sorbet

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

3 cups melon puree (one ripe melon cubed and put through a food processor) 1/2 cup whole milk 1/4 mild flavored honey (I used orange blossom) pinch of salt Mix ingredients together and pour into ice cream maker according to … Continue reading →

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Earl Gray Tea Sorbet

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

Forget Green Tea Sorbet, Earl Gray Sorbet is spectacular!! I added a dash of milk on a whim right before adding it to the ice cream maker and I’m glad I did even though I usually drink my tea black. … Continue reading →

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