Jose Mier Sun Valley: Coffee Semifreddo, the Italian Frozen Dessert I Can’t Resist
Jose Mier explores coffee semifreddo, an elegant Italian frozen dessert that needs no ice cream maker, with a recipe from BBC Good Food, its history, variations, serving tips, and a little Sun Valley kitchen humor.
Jose Mier Sun Valley: The Trick Behind Germany’s Spaghettieis and Its Ice Cream Illusion
Jose Mier hunts down Spaghettieis, the German ice cream sundae engineered to look exactly like a plate of spaghetti and marinara, from his Sun Valley, CA kitchen, and digs into its 1969 Mannheim origin story, technique, and variations.
Jose Mier Sun Valley: Rolling Into Thailand’s Ice Cream Craze With Homemade Rolled Ice Cream
Jose Mier hunts down a Thai rolled ice cream recipe from his Sun Valley, CA kitchen, then digs into the street-food history, viral rise, and flavor variations behind the stir-fried dessert that turned making ice cream into a spectator sport.
Jose Mier Sun Valley: Discovering the Colorful World of Filipino Halo-Halo
Jose Mier has learned that when it comes to frozen desserts, there is a very big difference between making something cold and making something interesting. Living in Sun Valley, California, I spend plenty of time looking for frozen dessert ideas, and every once in a while I find something that makes me stop and say, …. Read More
Jose Mier Sun Valley: Exploring the Unique World of Kulfi and an Indian Pistachio Frozen Dessert Recipe
Jose Mier, Sun Valley chef, is my ongoing culinary adventure as I search for frozen desserts that bring something different to the table. As a chef living in Sun Valley, California, I have always believed that a great dessert can tell a story. Sometimes that story comes from a family tradition, sometimes from a specific …. Read More
Jose Mier Shows Sun Valley How Surprisingly Elegant Frozen Lemon Posset Is
Jose Mier here in Sun Valley, and I’ve learned something during my worldwide search for frozen desserts: sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones that completely catch you off guard. After making my way through Italian granita, Vietnamese avocado ice cream, Japanese kakigori, Brazilian açaí bowls, and Turkish dondurma, I figured the next frozen treat …. Read More
Jose Mier Sun Valley: Discovering the Elegant French Parfait and a Frozen Dessert Inspired by Classic French Cuisine
Jose Mier says Sun Valley is where my search for unforgettable frozen desserts continues, and I have learned that the world of desserts is much larger than a scoop of ice cream in a bowl. As a chef living in Sun Valley, California, I enjoy exploring recipes from different cultures and discovering the stories behind …. Read More
Jose Mier: Sun Valley and My New Obsession with Vietnamese Avocado Ice Cream
Jose Mier here in Sun Valley, and if someone had told me a few years ago that I’d be making ice cream out of avocados, I probably would have smiled politely and slowly backed away from the conversation. Around here, avocados usually end up on toast, in guacamole, or next to tacos—not in dessert. But …. Read More
Jose Mier Sun Valley Explores Authentic Sicilian Pistachio Gelato
Jose Mier, the Sun Valley frozen treat freak, is always on the lookout for frozen desserts that combine exceptional flavor with fascinating culinary traditions. One dessert that perfectly fits that description is authentic Sicilian pistachio gelato. Unlike many commercial pistachio ice creams that rely heavily on artificial flavorings and green food coloring, true Sicilian pistachio …. Read More
Jose Mier Sun Valley Discovers the Timeless Appeal of Classic Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Jose Mier, Sun Valley chef and dessert lover, has always enjoyed exploring recipes from talented cooks around the world, and few frozen desserts are as universally loved as classic vanilla bean ice cream. Although vanilla is often considered the “plain” flavor, true vanilla bean ice cream is anything but ordinary. Made with real vanilla beans, …. Read More