[Liz]

An Exquisite Brittle--beautiful simple and quick. Pistachio is a delicacy by itself.
As a brittle its irresistible. Found on the great Italian blog "Trattoria." da Martina.

ITALIAN PISTACHIO BRITTLE

ING •150 gr of unshelled pistachio (not salted nor toasted) •150 gr of sugar •1 tbsp of water •½ tbsp of lemon juice

PREP Prepare a sheet of parchment paper on a hot resistant surface. Oil a silicone spatula.

METHOD In a steel pan put together the sugar, water and lemon juice and cook with medium gas until the sugar began to brown and caramelize. Add pistachio, mix it all quickly, turn off the gas and pour it on the parchment paper, spreading w/ oiled silicone spatula. Add another sheet of parchment; level brittle w/ rolling pin.

Set aside; before it cools completely, using an oiled knife, cut squares or small rectangles.

[Liz]

A delightfully refreshing ice cream dessert for your next summertime party.

WATERMELON BOMBE

PREP Saran 2 qt st/steel bowl; freezer 30 mins.

METHOD Quickly spread over bottom/up sides to within 1/2" of top combined pint pistachio ice cream, 6 drops green food color.
Freeze firm an hour. Then spread w/ pint vanilla ice cream. Freeze firm 2 hours.
Lastly, spoon in combined pint strawberry ice cream, 6 drops red food coloring. Stir in 1/2 c mini-choc/chips. Cover / freeze overnight.

FINAL Invert onto server. Remove bowl/saran.

SERVE in 8 wedges.