Freeze dried or as it is most commonly referred to as “Astronaut Ice Cream” is ice cream that has had most of the water removed through the freeze drying process.
Interestedly enough it actually never went into space because of its crumbly nature but it has become synonymous with astronaut provisions. We purchased some freeze dried ice cream sandwiches for Alex to try.
Upon trying them you can see right away why they never made it to space. The ice cream is extremely crumbly breaking apart even before you go to take a bite. When you bite into the sandwich the ice cream would burst into a puff of powder. After finishing there was a pile of freeze dried ice cream dust left on the table. The ice cream itself is very tasty with a surprisingly pleasing ice cream flavor. The chocolate and strawberry in the Neapolitan sandwich tasted like ice cream. Once you get by the texturally difference it is a very tasty treat. We will save the remaining packages for out next road trip.
One of my favorite foraging activities in the early spring is heading to a favorite fiddlehead area. Alex had never tried them before so we picked some up at the local supermarket.
I am so proud of Alex he is willing to try everything twice even if it looks unappetizing or unusual. Look here for recipe ideas. A nice easy forage that is also available commercially in the New England area. Please note not all ferns yield edible fiddleheads get yourself a good edible plant guide book before experimenting.
White chocolate bar with saffron. I could not taste much saffron but the white chocolate was excellent. Alex does not care for white chocolate. Alex-5 Joe-10 Rita-8
Lemon and orange fizzy fruit candies. Inside each candy is a powder which gives a nice tingly sensation when you bite into it. Alex-6 Joe-9
Stats
Alex Average score 7.05 out of 10
Favorites: Moretta Tiramisu, Anello Gusto Pizza Rings
Least favorite: Cuorenero Mediterranean, Tocchetti Alle Olive
Joe Average Score 7.80
Favorites: Cuorenero Mediterranei, Cantucci Con Mandorle
Least Favorite: Moretta Tiramisu, Anello Gusto Pizza Rings, Orange-carrot Buodolce
Stroopwafels are synonymous with the Netherlands. These waffle sandwiches are common throughout the country. This variety has a thick coating of a nice milk chocolate.
Alex-7 Joe-8
These puff pastry biscuits with a pronounced gouda flavor were delicious 10 out of 10. Alex did not care for them 2 out of 10
Stats:
Alex Average Score 6.65 out of 10
Favorites: Dutch Best Pralines, Chio Pombar, Schutelaar Roomboterwafels
Least favorite: Autodrop Soft Wagons
Joe Average Score 6.80 out of 10
Favorites: Roka Gouda Mini Cheese Biscuits, Roka Cheddar and Raspberry Cheese Crispies, Krakelingen
Least Favorite: Autodrop Soft Wagons
