Have you tried Panda brand? It is IMO the best of the best. I also love an ice cream called tiger tail - which I used to eat as a child (I haven’t had it in years) I don’t eat ice cream in general unless they have tiger tail, which is a needle in a haystack finding.
Tiger tail is an orange ice cream that has steaks of black licorice throughout, hence the name 'tiger tail'. I have not seen it in years (like 15ish...I think). From the limited search I have done it was mostly available in Eastern Canada, and the East coast (US). Last time I had it was in Maine (though I can't be 100% sure as it was years ago). Supposedly it is still manufactured but, I have not been able to source it where I live... If you ever see it, give it a try - it is wonderful.
I love love love licorice as well, especially the salty kind! My first exposure to licorice in cooking was via a licorice crème brulée somewhere in Farringdon and it was brilliant!
And like you I also have a soft spot for licorice adjacent flavours like fennel, anise, pastis (brilliant in ice cream), fennel pollen, star anise etc
I love licorice, it is a staple in my pantry.
Have you tried Panda brand? It is IMO the best of the best. I also love an ice cream called tiger tail - which I used to eat as a child (I haven’t had it in years) I don’t eat ice cream in general unless they have tiger tail, which is a needle in a haystack finding.
I will seek it out! I’m Australian and I’m almost certain it wasn’t around when I lived there.
ADORE panda! But not familiar with tiger tail! Does it still exist?
Tiger tail is an orange ice cream that has steaks of black licorice throughout, hence the name 'tiger tail'. I have not seen it in years (like 15ish...I think). From the limited search I have done it was mostly available in Eastern Canada, and the East coast (US). Last time I had it was in Maine (though I can't be 100% sure as it was years ago). Supposedly it is still manufactured but, I have not been able to source it where I live... If you ever see it, give it a try - it is wonderful.
I love love love licorice as well, especially the salty kind! My first exposure to licorice in cooking was via a licorice crème brulée somewhere in Farringdon and it was brilliant!
And like you I also have a soft spot for licorice adjacent flavours like fennel, anise, pastis (brilliant in ice cream), fennel pollen, star anise etc
Cute. You and Nigella. X