Included among Louis P. De Gouy's coupes, bombes, frappés, ices, mousses, parfaits, and sherbets are almost 200 delicious ice cream recipes. One historic creation is the Lemon Flower ice cream, attributed to the famous French writer Alexandre Dumas, who not only confined his talent to writing historical novels (The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo, and The Black Tulip - all available at www.doverpublications.com), but also wrote a culinary book, the authoritative Grand Dictionnaire de Cuisine (The Great Culinary Dictionary) published in Paris in 1873. Lemon Flower ice cream was served very often, at his Château de Bellevue, near Paris, France, where all the illustrious writers of his time used to meet. Today, any kind of flower may be substituted for lemon flowers if desired. It is very easy to make, the basis being a plain custard. Enjoy the recipe below.