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Candied bacon ice cream

<p>Anyone that has ever melted milk chocolate over salty popcorn, knows that sweet and savoury is a winning combination. This recipe may be little unorthodox, but we promise it’s worth the risk.</p> <p>If you’re up for something a little different (or maybe some ice cream for breakfast) why not give it a go?</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>2 smoked bacon rashers</li> <li>600ml cream</li> <li>1 cup milk</li> <li>100g caster sugar</li> <li>4 egg yolks</li> <li>pinch salt</li> <li>¼ teaspoon smoked paprika</li> </ul> <p><em> For the candied bacon</em></p> <ul> <li>4 smoked bacon rashers, grilled</li> <li>1 cup brown sugar</li> <li>½ cup maple syrup</li> <li>Honeycomb to serve</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method: </span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Preheat oven to 160°C.</li> <li>Cut the rashers of smoked bacon in half and place bacon in a deep heavy based saucepan.</li> <li>Whisk together the cream, milk and caster sugar and pour over the bacon.</li> <li>Heat the saucepan over a low heat being careful not to boil the milk approximately 5 minutes.</li> <li>Allow the mixture to cool slightly and remove the bacon pieces</li> <li>Remove half a cup of the cream mixture and whisk together with the egg yolks. Salt and paprika.</li> <li>Return the mixture to the saucepan and heat stirring constantly until mixture has thickened and coats the back of the spoon.</li> <li>Remove the custard from the saucepan and cool in a bowl. Return the bacon to the bowl and cover with a piece of baking paper to prevent a skin forming. Cool in the refrigerator 20 minutes. Whilst custard is cooling, prepare the candied bacon.</li> <li>Place the grilled bacon on a tray lined with baking paper and pour the combined sugar and maple syrup. Coat the bacon well with the mixture.</li> <li>Place the tray in the pre-heated oven until bacon is caramelised, this should take approximately 15 minutes. Remove and place bacon on a wire rack to cool.</li> <li>Remove the custard from the refrigerator and remove the bacon pieces and discard. Turn ice cream churn on, slowly pour the ice cream into the ice-cream machine. Finely chop 2 of the candied bacon rashers into very small pieces and add the bacon to the ice cream and churn for 20 minutes.</li> <li>Remove the ice cream from the churn and place in an airtight container freeze for 12 hours prior to serving.</li> <li>Serve scoops of bacon ice cream with a shard of candied bacon and top with chopped honeycomb.</li> </ol> <p>Are you daring enough to try this kooky combination? Let us know in the comments below.</p> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of <a href="http://www.pork.com.au/home-page-consumer.aspx" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Australian Pork.</span></strong></a></em></p> <p><strong><em>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/07/pear-and-chocolate-crumble/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Pear and chocolate crumble</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/07/slow-cooked-chocolate-lava-cake/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Slow-cooked chocolate lava cake</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/06/potato-and-crispy-bacon-soup/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Potato and crispy bacon soup</span></em></strong></a></p>

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US airports use clowns, candy and ponies to relax passengers

<p>Airports across the US are recruiting clowns and miniature animals in a bid to soothe grumpy passengers.</p> <p>As the busy summer season kicks off, droves of holidaymakers are facing lengthy airport security queues and delayed flights.</p> <p>Many have been venting their frustration with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Twitter, using the hashtag #iHateTheWait.</p> <p>Desperate to lighten the mood, airport bosses have been forced to come up with some creative solutions.</p> <p>San Diego International Airport has brought in circus performers to help keep delayed passengers smiling, Good Morning America reported.</p> <p><img width="500" height="394" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/24050/airport-pony-in-text-1_500x394.jpg" alt="Airport Pony In Text 1"/></p> <p>Meanwhile, Denver International Airport is literally sweetening up its customers, offering candy to those waiting in long lines.</p> <p>And Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has even enlisted "therapy ponies", miniature horses whose sole job is to delight passengers.</p> <p>"Animals help reduce stress and anxiety levels and put smiles on people's faces," airport spokeswoman Mindy Kershner told NBC news.</p> <p>"Unlike service animals, who are working and should not be touched, therapy animals can be patted and hugged."</p> <p><img width="500" height="254" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/24049/airport-pony-in-text-2_500x254.jpg" alt="Airport Pony In Text 2"/></p> <p>The TSA has attributed the long lines to an increased number of travellers, more passengers bringing carry-on bags, the need for more robust security screenings, and a decrease in the number of security officers.</p> <p>This week USA Today reported 450 American Airlines passengers were stranded at Chicago's O'Hare Airport overnight after getting stuck in TSA queues.</p> <p>What do you think about the US airport’s solution? Do you think you could use something like this to brighten your mood on overseas trips?</p> <p>Share your thoughts in the comments.</p> <p><em>First appeared on <a href="http://Stuff.co.nz" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stuff.co.nz</span></strong></a>.</em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/travel/international/2016/06/beautiful-european-cities-you-never-thought-to-visit/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">15 beautiful European cities you never thought to visit</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/travel/international/2016/06/10-best-rated-tourist-landmarks-in-europe-tripadvisor/">10 best-rated tourist landmarks in Europe revealed</a></span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/travel/international/2016/06/worlds-longest-train-tunnel-to-open-under-swiss-alps/">World’s longest train tunnel to open under Swiss Alps</a></span></em></strong></p>

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