No-Cook Strawberry Ice Cream

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No-Cook Strawberry Ice Cream is simple to put together. The most difficult part is waiting for it to freeze completely! Since there are only a few ingredients, be sure to use the ripest most flavorful strawberries you can find. No-Cook Strawberry Ice Cream Makes about 1 1/2 quarts 1 lb. fresh ripe strawberries, trimmed and cut in half 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 tsp. lemon juice pinch of salt 2 cups heavy cream Wash strawberries gently and drain well. Cut the stems off the berries, cut them in half, {Read More}

Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

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Do you like cookies and cream ice cream? Yes, I’m sure there are people out there who don’t! This flavor of ice cream is a cinch to make with vanilla ice cream and crushed up chocolate sandwich cookies.  Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Makes 1 quart 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 2/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons Watkins Vanilla Extract 20 chocolate sandwich cookies Combine cream, milk, and sugar in a saucepan and gently heat and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir {Read More}

July is National Ice Cream Month!

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July is National Ice Cream Month! Everyone loves a creamy frozen dessert on a hot summer’s day. Ice cream cools you inside and out. Most people have a favorite flavor. What is yours? Fun Fact: It takes an average of 50 licks to polish off a single-scoop ice cream cone. If you are a purist you’ll love this recipe for Easy Vanilla Ice Cream. Easy Vanilla Ice Cream Makes 1 quart 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 2/3 {Read More}

Ice Cream Sandwiches with Honey and Walnuts

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Who doesn’t love an ice cream sandwich when the temperature rises? And what if they were made with nutrient-dense goodies like walnuts and honey? These chewy, walnutty cookies sandwich a thick layer of your favorite ice cream. They are the perfect frosty treat for every happy kid and kid at heart! Honey Walnut Ice Cream Sandwiches – recipe courtesy of  California Walnuts 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup honey 1 egg 1-3/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp {Read More}

April 12th Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s!

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Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day! Today only, the ice creamery opens its doors, welcomes you in and sends you away with a well-worth-it free scoop of your choosing. The offer lasts from noon to 8pm. To kick it off spring and ice cream season Ben & Jerry’s is celebrating their 33rd year of scooping out the wackiest of flavors. Some new ones to try include Late Night Snack (a swirl of vanilla with salted caramel and fudge covered potato {Read More}

The Special Bond

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There’s just something about having a baby girl. I”m not exactly sure what it is, trust me I love my first born, a son, more than anything, but my daughter well she and I just have something special. Sure, she’s only 15 months old now, but already I know our relationship will be an important one in both of our lives. At least that is what I hope for, since I have that special relationship with my mom, and my {Read More}

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