Homemade Cherry-Blueberry Ice Cream

Cherry-blueberry ice cream

I don't know about you guys, but we go through crazy amounts of blueberries around here.  Truett and Toby eat them by the handfuls, along with any other fruit I bring into the house.   I saw a huge container of cherries the other day at walmart and decided to pair them up with the blueberries for a cold, Summer treat.  You know the drill...... … [Read more...]

Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

Strawberry Lemonade

With the HOT Texas days coming, I thought starting our Summer off with a cold, fruity drink would be a great way to keep us cool.  Strawberries are in season and lemonade is a second best to sweet tea and who wouldn't wanna sip on some strawberry lemonade while watching their kids jump on the trampoline? This recipe is super easy and you … [Read more...]

Big Ol’ Heart Cookie for Valentine’s Day

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If you're looking for a last minute, quick & easy Valentine's Day treat to whip up, I've got a nifty idea for you using Nestle's Cookie-Brownie Delight Kit and Valentine Dark Chocolate/Red Morsels.   We thought this would be an extra special treat for his teacher, the post lady, or even the nice women in the community who have watched your … [Read more...]

Making Apple Jalapeno Jelly

Apple Jalapeno Jelly

Fall has arrived and apples are in bloom.  I wanted to step outside of my cooking box and make apple jalapeno jelly.   I've never made any kind of jelly, much less canned anything either, but it was a fun learning experience! Before you even begin, you must pick the right apples for the recipe you are making.  If you don't already know, … [Read more...]