As I have mentioned in previous posts I love to experiment and make homemade ice cream, sherbets, and sorbets. Today I’m going to share my favorite peppermint ice cream recipe. It starts with King Leo peppermint sticks, which are my favorites. I love the flavor and texture, the way they melt in my mouth, to…
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Homemade Orange Pineapple Sherbet
I grew up with the great privilege of having a grandmother who taught me to make so many things and one of my favorites is, homemade ice cream. Thanks to her I have experimented with so many types, peach, peppermint, banana, chocolate, cherry, strawberry, butter pecan, cookies and cream, salted caramel, and so many more….
Merry Christmas
The following story came to me in a Christmas Card from Joe & Pat Flores and it so moved me. It is the epitome of Christmas, giving, giving our best to one another. I so often hear people complain that Christmas is so commercialized and I can’t afford, etc. but we forget we each have…
Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving I have much to be thankful for, and I’m sure you do too. As we gather around our dinner tables with family and loved ones, I hope you join me in reflecting on the many blessings we’ve been given and remember to help those who may be less fortunate. In fact, one of…
Halloween Bark Candy
Halloween for me may hold a different meaning than most others. My memories are a pot of soup on the stove a warm cozy feeling in the air, no fright or monsters, but a charged atmosphere of excitement with family and friends. Making popcorn balls with my mom and visiting neighbors who were excited to…
The Beauty of the Creator
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My Oh My Cake
A friend of mine shared this recipe with me several years back and I have to say, I’m sure glad she did! This cake is so delicious and wonderful, it reminds me of a cake your grandma would have made. I tend to make this in the fall and at Holidays, and I’m not sure…
Snowball Cookies
Today I am sharing one of the easiest cookie recipes I know, Snowball Cookies. Snowballs are one of my favorite cookies, and really are very simple to make. For some reason I associate this cookie with Fall and Holiday time but really are yummy year round. I love them with a cup of coffee in…
Grilled Margarita Steak
This recipe takes a tougher cut of steak and tenderizes it so it melts in your mouth. So full of flavor, juicy, and tender, you will make it a go to recipe. You can use on any steak cut. Enjoy your summer and grill on! INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs skirt steak, or sirloin the juice of…
Tennessee Peach Grilled Pork Chops
My grilling recipe today is so delicious and a must try. This recipe was given to me last year from a fellow Tennesseean. Not sure if it was his or was passed on to him from someone, but either way it is the bomb! Truly southern with a sweet tea brine, some Tennessee Honey Whiskey,…
Banana Split Cookies
This cookie has all of the ooey-gooey goodness of a banana split, a banana cookie loaded with sweet strawberries and pineapple, melty chocolate, and even a cherry on top! A cookie spin on an ice cream classic! Banana Split Cookies Ingredients: 2 1/4 cup flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1/2 lb butter,…
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