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How to Make Red Food Coloring Using Cochineal

How to Make Red Food Coloring Using Cochineal

Of all the food colorings that were produced, red is the most unusual for me. When I think of red food coloring I think of a red velvet cake, sweet hummingbird food, and Valentine’s day treats. I don’t think of insects. Cochineal is the red 

Mille Fruit Cream Ice

Mille Fruit Cream Ice

I’ve always enjoyed citrus-based frozen desserts and ices, including the much overlooked Orange Sherbet. These are refreshing, and when sweet-tart they make you want to eat more. This recipe comes from “The Complete Confectioner, Pastry-Cook, and Baker: Plain and Practical Directions for Making Confectionary and