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Category Archives: ice cream
Sep 9
5 Minute Hot Fudge Sauce (Secret Recipe Club)
This month’s Secret Recipe Club assignment definitely creeped up on me, I must admit. It’s been a crazy few weeks here, between Bella’s 5th birthday, end of summer/getting ready for school, and her first day of Kindergarten being today! Combine … Continue reading

Posted in chocolate, dessert, ice cream, QuickAndEasy, Secret Recipe Club
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Apr 22
Mexican Ice Cream
***Don’t forget to enter my latest giveaway! Click here to enter*** Happy Monday! Another weekend full of sunshine, laughs and good times…just the way I like it. And good food is always a part of it. This dish was not … Continue reading

Feb 25
Shamrock Shake
Well, it’s that time of year again, folks, or so I hear…the Shamrock Shake is apparently back at McDonald’s. St. Patrick’s Day is on its way! A few years ago, I had an ice cream craving and picked one up … Continue reading

Posted in Annabella, beverages, ice cream, QuickAndEasy
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Aug 15
Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Once upon a time, you’d never find me at home. I woke up, went to work, went out, stayed out, came home very late. Repeat. For YEARS. Last night, Bella stayed at my inlaws’ house. I went to work. Then … Continue reading

Posted in dessert, freezer friendly, ice cream, nuts
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Jul 25
Caramel Macchiato Ice Cream
Yes, yes, yes. You heard that right… I don’t even know what else can be said about it, except…make it NOW. Seriously…NOW!! Caramel Macchiato Ice Creamslightly adapted from Allrecipes 1 cup milk (I used 1%)2 tablespoons instant espresso granules1 cup … Continue reading

Posted in dessert, freezer friendly, ice cream
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Jul 9
Creamy Dark Chocolate Sorbet (Secret Recipe Club)
My assignment for this month’s Secret Recipe Club was a blog called Tea and Scones, written by Margaret. Clearly, Margaret loves sweets…most of her recipes and posts are of the dessert variety. Delicious looking ones, too! Although I chose not … Continue reading

Posted in chocolate, dessert, freezer friendly, ice cream, Secret Recipe Club, sorbet
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Jun 12
Baileys Ice Cream
The good news is – this ice cream tastes AMAZING. The bad news is – it’s mushy! It really didn’t freeze well at all. Which doesn’t make for a nice picture. But don’t let that stop you from making it. … Continue reading

Posted in dessert, freezer friendly, ice cream
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Mar 2
Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream
“The Descendants” takes place in Hawaii, so as part of my 24×24 party last weekend I knew the dish I’d choose to represent it would be something tropical. Since the movie ends with the family sitting on the couch eating … Continue reading

Posted in 24x24, dessert, fruit, ice cream
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Feb 26
Foodbuzz 24×24: A Tribute to the Best Picture Oscar Nominees of 2012!
I was so excited when I received the email from Foodbuzz that my 24×24 proposal had been accepted this month! Planning a menu and party around a theme is always fun, and I had a blast with this concept. For … Continue reading

Posted in 24x24, appetizers, beef, chicken, dessert, eggs, goat cheese, ice cream, lemon, main dishes, nuts, pie, sandwiches, side dishes, snacks
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Dec 19
Dusting it off
…and by “it”, I mean my ice cream machine. Haven’t used it since late summer, and thought it was high time I changed that. With a winter-ish flavor, of course. I was torn between a few different ones, then remembered, … Continue reading

Posted in dessert, ice cream
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