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Serendipity Sundaes - Ice Cream Constructions & Frozen Concoctions
by Stephen Bruce
Universe (Rizzoli)
ISBN 0-7893-1385-5
Published April 2006 - Hardcover - 128 pages - $19.95

I've been to the Serendipity restaurant via the Oprah Show where she raved about the chocolate mousse, I think, but I've not been in person.  Probably because I live in Colorado.  However, even though I travel on a virtually non-existent budget, I'll at least pop in and have a look next time I'm in New York - watch out for a report on my travel website.  Now, who doesn't like ice cream?  If you don't, don't read any further.  If you do, hold onto your parfait spoon.  Stephen Bruce, one of the three founders (1954!), has kindly shared their famous sundae recipes with us, especially adapted for home use.  We get recipes for Chocolate Ice Cream; Cinnamon Ice Cream, and Pistachio Ice Cream among others.  Then we get sauces like Fabulous Hot Fudge Sauce, and Praline Sauce among others.  Following naturally, as when building a sundae, come the toppings such as: Candied Nuts; Peanut Brittle, and Chocolate-covered Brickle.  Then comes the actual sundaes like Mississippi Mud Sundae; Grasshopper Sundae, and Ambrosia Sundae.  There are also recipes for Ice Cream Sandwiches and Drinkable Concoctions.  I think once around Central Park would help after devouring any of these creations.  Mm, mm, mm, mm.  I've yet to make home-made ice cream.  The book is mouthwateringly illustrated with delectable sundae pictures.
Conclusion - Come hell or high water, I'm going to Serendipity when I next go to New York!