Peppermint Ice Cream ==================== Makes about 2 quarts (original recipe was too small so I doubled it) Ingredients: - 2 cups heavy cream (1 pint) - 2 cups milk - 1/2 cup sugar - 6 lavender flowers or 1 cup fresh peppermint leaves (half of this may be ok) - 4 eggs Instructions: 1) Put cream, milk, sugar + leaves in med-high pot. Use wood spoon to bruise + crush herbs. Bring just to a boil. 2) Let sit 15 min to let flavors infuse. Strain to remove solids. Throw away leaves 3) Whisk eggs in a bowl. Then add some of the cream + whisk. Pour egg mixture into cream + whisk 4) Cook medium 8-10 min or until it thickens. Do not boil. 5) Put in bowl, cover + refrigerate until cold (30 min?) 6) Freeze in ice cream machine