Upon returning home, something felt lacking for about a month. Then, one morning, my mother returned from her groceries accompanied by my teenage niece and nephew, each carrying a 1.5L tub of ice cream.

As soon as I saw the ice cream, I realized that was exactly what I had been missing! Throughout the day, I couldn't help but crave some myself.

Later in the evening, when I went to the freezer, I was surprised to find only one 1.5L tub remaining.

How could a 1.5L tub disappear so quickly? Judging by the cups my niece and nephew were holding, there should have been at least half a tub left.

When I questioned them about it, they casually mentioned having a cup each after lunch. So, half of it was gone after lunch? "We're just taking what's left," they replied innocently.

As most parents know, teenagers have voracious appetites. Witnessing how quickly my niece and nephew consumed the dessert made me consider the financial strain it would cause their grandmother.

Reflecting on the gelato we had in Europe, I discovered significant differences between gelato and ice cream.

Gelato, with its lower fat content, is denser and boasts a richer flavour profile compared to ice cream.

Excited by the possibility of recreating authentic Italian gelato at home, I embarked on a journey to make artisanal gelato using fresh ingredients with lesser fats and no preservatives.