I tend to get a bit greedy with peaches, as in I buy them by the crate. Last week I realized I was either going to need to eat the remaining 5 pounds I had still to get through that hadn't been processed to freeze or eaten fresh or baked into muffins. I knew I needed to get … [Read more...] about Quick School Lunch Tip: Peach Freezer Smoothies
Strawberry-Peach Freezer Smoothies
2 cups peaches, peeled 1 generous cup frozen strawberries 1 ripe banana 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup milk, almond milk, coconut milk or soy milk Add peaches, strawberries, banana, honey and milk to a blender. Blend until all chunks have been broken down and the smoothie is … [Read more...] about Strawberry-Peach Freezer Smoothies
Weekly Dinner Menu: 10/5/10
One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we're benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. … [Read more...] about Weekly Dinner Menu: 10/5/10
Salted Caramel Ice Cream with Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
Fall somehow made its entrance last week, and then just yesterday it was October. I am suddenly feeling the push to tell you about pumpkin, apples, baked squash dishes and, well, Halloween treats, but I'm still in ice cream mode. Salted caramel ice cream, to be exact, which … [Read more...] about Salted Caramel Ice Cream with Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
Salted Caramel Ice Cream
adapted slightly from David Lebovitz 2 cups whole milk, divided 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 tablespoons salted butter 1/2 teaspoon flaked sea salt 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 5 egg yolks 3/4 teaspoon vanilla Fill a large bowl 1/3 of the way with ice and then place a smaller bowl … [Read more...] about Salted Caramel Ice Cream
