If it's too hot to bake, Lemon Blueberry Sherbet makes a great dessert We're in what you might call the dog days of summer. Hot, humid and unrelenting. The tomatoes love it, sweet corn loves it, but after a few weeks, people get a little tired of it. That is where Lemon Blueberry Sherbet comes in. Because the blueberries also love these hot humid days and they are ripening like crazy right now. Start with a simple syrup Lemon juice is added to a combination of water, sugar and cornstarch. ... Read More about Lemon Blueberry Sherbet
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How to Make the Best Homemade Yogurt
Let me help you make the BEST Homemade Yogurt It sounds like a big promise, I know. I stand by it though, and once you try my method, I think that you will agree. I'm going to show you the easiest way to make Homemade Yogurt without any special gadgets or equipment. Just two ingredients - milk and a good live culture yogurt you can buy in just about any supermarket. You can use gadgets to culture the yogurt, once it's ready for that step, and I'll link some that I have used successfully ... Read More about How to Make the Best Homemade Yogurt
Creme Fraiche – Homemade
Creme Fraiche Made at Home and Why You Would Want to You definitely want to make some Creme Fraiche at home, and I'll tell you why. In fact, I have a list of great reasons. It's so rich. So tangy. So decadent. SO delicious! And so unbelievably freakin' expensive if you buy it in the store. How expensive is it? When I checked prices this week, it was nearly $7.00 for an 8 ounce tub. What the heck? Don't you find that there are just so many overpriced things in the store? I think it's ... Read More about Creme Fraiche – Homemade
Stovetop Macaroni & Cheese
Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese is an easy weeknight meal If you have a busy family, this time of year can be just a bit overwhelming. The kids have school and activities, parents have work. On top of that, we're all getting ready for the holidays. A quick, easy, and really yummy Stovetop Macaroni & Cheese is just what you need to get dinner on the table in a hurry. I think just about all kids love macaroni and cheese. Even picky kids seem to enjoy this creamy, smooth version. And, it ... Read More about Stovetop Macaroni & Cheese
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream {Philly Style}
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is simplicity itself Summer. Such a happy word, with so many memories and feelings attached. Long hot days at the town pool. The incredible freedom of riding our bikes all over town. Laying on our backs and watching clouds float by through the canopy of our favorite elm tree. Another sweet childhood recollection involved sitting on the porch. We were waiting forever for the ice cream churn to give up its sweet treasure. Surely it must be done by NOW? With our big ... Read More about Vanilla Bean Ice Cream {Philly Style}
Homemade Greek Yogurt
I love yogurt, especially Greek yogurt. Thick, creamy, rich - yum. And, it's really good for your tummy. This is particularly true if you make your own yogurt - just start with the most natural kind you can find to get your yogurt making started. Once you have a good batch done, you have all the starter you need for future batches, because you use some from the previous batch to get the next one going*. I started my current batch with yogurt I bought from the Farmer's Market, from a small, ... Read More about Homemade Greek Yogurt