Well, I am still pregnant. Unbelievable. There are two reasons for this: 1) Longest gestation EVER or 2) My dates are just really, really wrong. I am guessing it is the latter. That is what I get for having children so close together. So, the baby will come when it is ready. At least that is what I keep telling myself and will tell the perinatalogist tomorrow at my ultrasound appointment. Ugh. If only I would go into labor before then. The most annoying thing about being “overdue” is that stalking pregnant women is acceptable in our society. I have stopped answering the phone for even the most well-meaning friends and relatives. Next time (I can’t believe I am even saying that at this point) I am not telling anyone my due date. Obviously, it is irrelevant. I should have told everyone, “Baby #2 Coming This Summer” like some far-off movie attraction. So, here I am in the middle of the summer still pregnant, not cooking anything fabulous, and ignoring my blog. Which begs the question, “how have I been eating gluten-free?” My husband’s grilling powers have saved me from standing over a hot stove. And for a special treat, tonight he made gelato for me in our ice cream maker. He used a recipe for Dark Chocolate Gelato from his Williams-Sonoma Grilling Cookbook. He substituted half of the milk for whipping cream, but left the rest of the recipe the same. It was a great recipe, but we will definitely reduce the sugar next time. Jude stayed up an hour and a half after his bedtime because he was so high on sugar. I will leave you with the recipe and a few links for tips on making ice cream. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, it is a must for going gluten-free! Mrs. G. F. and I agree on that- go check out her recipe for Almond Ice Cream.
DARK CHOCOLATE GELATO
2 cups milk
5 egg yolks
3/4 cup of sugar (next time I will use less)
2 Tablespoons light corn syrup
4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Directions:
Bring the milk to a simmer over med. high heat and remove from the heat. In a med. sized bowl (metal if you have it), whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and corn syrup until blended. Whisking constantly, combine the milk mixture with the egg yolk mixture. After the mixture is combined, return the mixture to the heavy saucepan (or use a double boiler- they work well for custards and it is harder to mess up!) and place over med. low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens. Williams-Sonoma says approximately six minutes, but be patient because it took a lot longer. You don’t want to risk overheating the custard. Do not let the custard boil. Pour the custard through a sieve over a clean bowl. Add the chocolate and the cocoa. Refrigerate until cold- at least an hour-preferably three. Transfer the custard to the ice cream maker and follow the instructions from the manufacturer. This can be kept for up to three days in the freezer.
Makes about 1 Quart
Hints and Tips about Using an Ice-Cream Maker
How To Make Homemade Ice Cream
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Posted on July 1st, 2007 by Natalie
Filed under: Celiac, Desserts, Gluten Free, Ice Cream, Pregnancy
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Do not scare me with talk of long gestations. I’m due in “early September” as I’m trying not to get my hopes pinned on a specific date. But, still if I’m still pregnant at the END of September, I’m not gonna be a happy lady.
I have made this exact recipe before, but I’ve found through tinkering that I can pretty much omit the sugar. Just increase the bittersweet chocolate slightly to 6oz and try adding any additional sugar a tablespoon at a time. I usually make this recipe with the corn syrup, but no sugar, with about 1 teaspoon of Stevia added to balance the cocoa powder. Ice cream recipes are a great place to use stevia or sugar alternates, because you don’t need sugar’s magical baking powers! Stevia actually tastes Sweeter when it’s frozen too!
Wow! This looks absolutely gorgeous! I’m going to have to get the ice-cream maker out again!
Wavybrains- Thanks so much for the advice! I am looking forward to making this again with some tinkering. I am sure you will be fine and deliver right on time. I find 38-42 weeks is too long a range for me! haha
I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, then end is hard, going past the due date is unimaginable horror, especially in summer. Glad to hear your hubby is such a dear, grilling and gelato, simply fabulous.
Gelato. Yum! Something about gelato makes it seem brighter than ice cream.
As a matter of fact I had some last night, I am planning on making some soon…this looks great..very rich!
I love having my ice cream maker and cutting down the sugar..that’s the best part. I haven’t made gelato yet, but after last night,s and yours..I will have to!
I was wondering if you had that baby yet. Hang in there. This gelato looks fabulous. I’m going to email it to my mom so she can make it for me on the 4th. Since I’m sure there won’t be any gluten free desserts for me.
Have a great 4th of July.
Just keep “Kristyn Jr” in there a few more days until my birthday!
“Natalie Jr” aka Dot has started beating me up from the inside so that is very exciting. I think it is tap-dancing right now…apparently it liked my egg sandwich! I miss you and hope your peri appointment goes well!
I was 3 weeks late, which turned me into a Saggitarian vs a Scorpio - not a bad trade in my opinion, but my mom might beg to differ. I was actually full term when born.
Good luck and much joy to you and the new family member soon!
Thanks for all the well wishes. I will definitely post a picture of him/her when he/she is born! The doc said all is well!
I laughed aloud when I read this post. I am 4 weeks away from having my third girl. The other 2 were winter babies, much better to have the cold weather at the end of a long pregnancy! You inspired me to get my ice cream maker out from the depths of my kitchen cabinets and get some relief from the heat for the 4th. I enjoy reading your blog and hope that everything is easy from now on with your new one!
I was wondering where you were! Thought you had the baby and were recovering. Sorry that your dates were off and you’re STILL pregnant! You’re so funny - stalking a pregnant woman! LOL
Wishing you the best. The gelato looks AMAZING! 
Best wishes with your upcoming delivery! ( I hope it’s soon!) In the meantime, i will have to try some of that gelato. Hang in there!
Karen
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Yummm. The picture alone excites my sweet tooth. (^_^)
The gelato was soo delicious. Only one problem, i want more! I won’t call to see how you are lest I be screened as a stalker! Just know that the whole family/friend network is beginning to wonder exactly when the “coming attraction” will appear! As your mother, I have to field my share of inquiries as well! Love you and really miss your writing!
mom
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