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PERFECT FOR A  WARM SUMMER DAY! I know another Black Raspberry recipe. I promise to start eating and thinking of other food/things soon but indulge me just a bit longer. I had some black raspberry juice in the fridge and in all my warm, humid berry pickings I would think of cool refreshing things to make with them and decided I need one of these. I was not disappointed! It's delicious!! 3-4 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract 2-3 lg. serving tablespoons Seedless Raspberry Juice Milk, just enough to make it blendable Mash the berries and press through a sieve. Discard seeds. Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.                                                      ...

If you've read my previous post you will remember that I have an abundance of raspberries at present. I also had a few other things in my fridge and freezer that I've been wanting to get used up so I decided to try those things in this combo. I wasn't really in the mood to cook the raspberries to thicken and sweeten them so I decided to use plenty of berries and just sugar them a little. I liked it for a change of pace. The berries are definitely best in their fresh uncooked form, although my Mom makes a killer Double Crust Black Raspberry Pie ☺, I still like their texture best when they are fresh. Ingredients: 1 9 inch baked pie crust 4 oz. cream cheese, room temp. 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 8 oz. Cool Whip, reserve a bit for the top if desired 3 cups fresh black raspberries ¼ cup sugar, scant Vanilla for reserved Cool Whip Mix first three ingredients together with a hand mixer until smooth. Add most of the Cool Whip and beat just until combined...

SO SMOOTH, SO CREAMY, SO YUMMY! I have been busy picking Black Raspberries from the row in my garden and the ones that grow wild in our small patch of woods. It is a relaxing activity that gives you a lot of solitude and time to think as no one really wants to brave the briers with you. ☺  I know just how they feel, when I was their age my Mom used to have to drag or force me to go with her to pick berries. I  hated it  because it was always very warm and humid and it seemed that thunderstorms were always threatening ominously and the place she went to was so thick with briers and the like that you had to wear long sleeves and long pants otherwise you would not be able to get through. Sounds miserable, eh? But my Mom is a nature lover and she really enjoyed picking berries!! She eventually just went by herself and I think I know why. Remember peace, solitude, time to think? Yeah, sometimes those things are nice!! I am happy to say I don't have t...

                               Chewy, Chocolate Chippy, & Yummy! Every now and then my mind goes back to my Mom's spacious kitchen and I can picture myself sitting at the kitchen island with a glass of cold milk and some of her fresh, delicious cookies. These were no exception! They quickly became one of my favorites and so yesterday when I was preparing to serve a snack to some friends here in the evening I thought of these. I have not had them for a really long time, but I can assure you that I've had my share for this day! They were a part of my breakfast and a part of my lunch. I'll have to see if I can make it past supper and snack time without giving in to temptation. Ingredient List: 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 3 ...

DELICIOUS!! I had no real plans to make a main dish to blog about  today but as you know sometimes plans are useless. Two phrases have been playing themselves over and over in my head for more than a week now, 1.) zucchini noodles (ribbons) and 2.) basil cream sauce. I finally gave in to these two phrases today. And now I wonder why it took me so long!! I loved it!! I did not grow up eating zucchini or growing it in the garden and all I ever knew people made with it was bread or bars or cake, etc. But 7 years ago I learned that zucchini doesn't need to be hidden in sugar and flour but can actually take the place of pasta. WOW!! and YUM!! About a week ago our neighbor man came over with a box of lettuce AND a box of zucchini that he had picked up at the produce auction for almost nothing and asked if I want some. I said sure I'll take a few. Oh no he replied you have to take THE WHOLE BOX!! of BOTH! Oh! Okay...So I shared a bunch of it with...

                                                       Refreshing & Delicious I've been wanting to make another cheesecake and of course it's the most fun when it's a new and different one, so I went on a cheesecake hunt and found this one in a Taste of Home Magazine from several years ago. I would never really have thought of combining lemon and white chocolate but the combo intrigued me and I decided to add the blueberry sauce because I like the colors and flavors together. Another feature that drew me in about this one was the shortbread crust. mmmmm, lemon and shortbread! Can't go wrong there! It turned out perfectly delicious! I will definitely make this one again...

raspberries, strawberries, corn, beets, green beans, and asparugus flat leaf parsley, leeks, lettuces, and carrots + more sweet corn, peppers, tomatoes, potatoes several kinds of onions, shallots, kale, spinach, blueberries, blackberries, cauliflower, broccoli, and 1 each butternut squash, cucumber, canteloupe Now if everything cooperates and grows nicely we will be in business but between the bugs and elusive resident bunny :( we might have a challenge! Have a great day everyone!

Yesterday was another busy day and because I lacked inspiration and time when the supper hour approached I took my daughters suggestion and made soft pretzels. I didn't think the pretzels themselves would be enough and everyone loves a pretzel dog, right? So I decided to make doggie pretzels. I served them with watermelon and while I know this wasn't what you would consider the healthiest fare, in my defense I buy ONLY the Oscar Meyer Selects Black Angus Hot Dogs. They have no Nitrates, no Nitrites, AND no added MSG! ☺They are a little more expensive but definitely worth it! Check them out sometime. Heres the recipe: 1 Tablespoon Instant Yeast 1¼ cups warm water ½ cup brown sugar 2 cups Occident flour 1¾-2 cups all purpose flour pinch of salt 3 teaspoons baking soda 1½ cups water Butter for brushing, melted Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, then add flours and salt. Knead well. Let rise for 20 minutes. Meanwhile heat the water and baking soda until the sod...

I've never really gotten into the whole fruity salsa thing but I kept seeing mango salsa recipes here and there and because I've been elbow deep in strawberries I started thinking about making a colorful strawberry salsa. I put this one together several times this season, tweaking it a little each time, but I wasn't sure what to serve it with, so here's where you all come in.  I thought I would ask you guys for suggestions what to serve it with. So far I've just eaten it like it is because I love the flavors. 2 cups strawberries, diced ½ sweet yellow bell pepper, diced small wedege of onion, diced 1 ripe avocado, diced 2 teaspoons Rice Vinegar Sea Salt, to taste Lime Salt, to taste 4-5 lemon balm leaves, finely chopped Combine evrything and allow the flavors to blend before serving. I'm looking forward to hearing your suggestions! Linking to: Wow Us Wednesday Garden Variety Top 5 Yum Home Sweet Home  Cupcake Apothecary Be blessed!