Summer Scoops: Homemade Ice Cream

Summer Scoops: Homemade Ice Cream

There’s nothing like a delicious scoop of ice cream on a hot summer day, and one of my absolute favorites is Salt & Straw. They have some of the most creative and mouth-watering flavors I’ve ever tasted. Their ice cream base is incredibly versatile, making 

Ants on a Log Ice Cream

Ants on a Log Ice Cream

Inspired by the Salt & Straw ice cream base and those nostalgic afterschool snacks, I’ve recreated the kids afternoon snack, Ants on a Log, as an ice cream flavor that brings back the joy of summer days and carefree afternoons. Nostalgia in Every Bite Remember 

Apple Ice Cream with Peanut Butter and Nutella Swirls

Apple Ice Cream with Peanut Butter and Nutella Swirls

Summer is the perfect time for ice cream, and I’ve been having a blast creating unique flavors inspired by nostalgic after school snacks. Using the versatile Salt & Straw ice cream base, I’ve crafted some delightful treats that bring back the joy of carefree afternoons 

Mint Chocolate Ice Cream with Junior Mints

Mint Chocolate Ice Cream with Junior Mints

A Nostalgic Twist on a Classic Favorite There’s something magical about the combination of mint and chocolate, especially when it comes in the form of ice cream. One of the first homemade ice creams I ever made was a rich, dark chocolate flavor. It was 

Crispy and Chewy Coconut Cookies

Crispy and Chewy Coconut Cookies

These are the absolute best cookies ever. These delightful coconut cookies are crispy on the edges, chewy in the center, and perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re making ice cream sandwiches or just want a delicious cookie, this recipe is a winner. Plus, you can 

Rhubarb Syrup

Rhubarb Syrup

Rhubarb adds surprisingly delicious flavor and a lovely pink color to this rhubarb syrup. It is wonderful in lemonade, spritzers, Italian cream sodas, and cocktails or with breakfast drizzled over pancakes and waffles. It’s also quick and easy to make and great to have on 

Chocolate Sauce

Chocolate Sauce

Chocolate Hug Series – Chocolate Sauce This vegetarian chocolate sauce can easily become a vegan chocolate sauce that is equally rich and delicious. It’s so good on just about anything like dipping strawberries and other fruit into it, as a topping for waffles or pancakes 

Chocolate Caramel Apples

Chocolate Caramel Apples

With all of the apples in season in fall what better way to use them than to make these cute chocolate caramel apples. Add some halloween sprinkles to make them spooky, cute and fun for halloween or fall. These are quick and easy to make, 

Plum Sorbet

Plum Sorbet

While we were in Italy we had the most amazing plum gelato at La Sorbettiera in Florence. Now that we’re back home I’ve recreated this plum sorbet recipe to try to capture that flavor again. It’s close but not quite the same, however, this plum 

Brown Butter Orange Blossom Rice Krispie Treats

Brown Butter Orange Blossom Rice Krispie Treats

This orange blossom Rice Krispie treat is my go to homemade sweet treat for events at my son’s school, housewarming gifts, parties, road trips, breakfast (yes sometimes it’s necessary) and every once in a while a whole pan just for me. Every time I share