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Bubble Gum Ice Cream

We are big fans of Bazooka . The ‘Must’ gum just isn’t the same. I have not seen any Kosher Bazooka in any of of the Far Rockaway / Five Towns stores over the past few months. I asked my relatives in israel and...

Okay, this might be weird, but: I chew a fair amount of gum, but I’m not really happy with the idea of putting lots of sugar or artificial sweeteners in my mouth every day. And besides, the flavor is always gone in a few...

So I’ve had some issues with ice crystals in my ice cream, and as one of my experiments to try and get the texture right, I’ve turned to xanthan gum. Problem is, I’ve got no idea how to use the stuff,...

I saw that episode of Chef at Home a month or so ago, and as I recall, he mixed drinks with xanthan gum (creating a cream-like consistency) and then used a pressurised whipping cream canister to create whipped up drinks. I...

According to several sources, Black Cat Gum is no longer being manufactured: http://www.thecandycompany.com/discontinued_items.shtml http://www.candyshoppe.ca/shop/Gum.htm

It used to be, not so long ago, that you could easily go to any store and buy gum made of sugar. Now, it’s all sorbitol, xylitol, asparatame K, insert sugar alcohol-scary chemical here. Is anyone else bothered by this? The...

Any idea where to find ginger gum on Long Island or Queens. It is reccomended for Anti-Nausea.

Does anyone know of a local place that sells Wrigley’s Airwaves gum? It’s a menthol gum sold in Europe and Asia. Has anyone seen it at a store that imports British items? I’ve looked at a bunch of Asian grocery...

I am looking for the kosher Orbit peppermint gum in the 10 piece packet (not sticks). I looked in the 3 major kosher supermarket/butchers in the 5 Towns. Has anyone seen it? Any suggestions for another brand to use as a...