Strawberry Rhubarb Ice Cream

 

I've been slacking on my ice cream making so far this summer - this is only the second batch I've done. I've always wanted to do something with strawberries and rhubarb because I've never actually had rhubarb before! This turned out to be the perfect balance of sweet ice cream with a little tang from the strawberry rhubarb compote.

The Ultimate Banana Bread (featuring Kerigold butter)

I know I have a banana bread recipe on my blog already, (Greek Yogurt Banana Bread) but this one is for when you don't care about calories. The secret ingredient is Kerigold's cinnamon and sugar butter stick. It's about $4 for a 3.5oz stick but OHMYGAAAAAD is it worth it - I could eat that whole stick plain like Med Ryan's character in The Women (she would buy this in bulk). 

Film Scans

I love film photos! They just make me happy. It reminds me of the 90's (a much happier, and calmer time in my life), and makes me nostalgic. I can't believe it took me over a year to use up this film roll!

Camp spot on the way to the Steen Mountains
(Sept 2024)

Book Review: The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand

 The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand was so good! I absolutely love the idea of a girls weekend with four of your best friends throughout your life. It got me thinking, "who would I invite to my five-star weekend?" 

Grilled Carrot-Dogs (Vegetarian Alternative To Hotdogs)

 

As a vegetarian, I miss hotdogs so much! These carrot-dogs really curb my craving though. The liquid smoke is key!

Book Review: Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune

 

Our Perfect Storm is Carley Fortune's fifth novel. I've read all of her books and with the exception of one (Meet Me By the Lake), I really liked them all! She's a great writer. I gave this 4 1/2 stars out of 5.

I’ve Died and Gone to Garlic Heaven

The most amazing garlic basil dip I've ever created

Book Review: The Night We Met (Say You'll Remember Me 2) by Abby Jimenez

 

This is the second book in Abby Jimenez's Say You'll Remember Me series. I really enjoy Abby's books for the most part - they're easy and fast to read, and entertaining. I really like how characters from her other books are always making an appearance in the background of the story - it makes it fun! I gave this one 4 stars out of 5.