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  • Pina Colada Ice Cream Float

    Pina Colada Ice Cream Float

    A little coconut, some pineapple, and a tropical ice cream make this Pina Colada Ice Cream Float one you’ll want to try. 

    Last week we celebrated national Root Beer Float day with a game night. While browsing the soda and ice creams I had the brilliant idea of combining some tropical flavors into a Pina Colada Ice Cream Float.

    Blue Bell Ice Cream has recently come back, and my sister in law can’t stop talking about how happy she is she can buy it again. I was unaware of Blue Bell until recently so decided to check them out for our float making party. The Key Lime Mango Tart caught my eye, and I just knew it had to go with a pineapple soda. 

    So anyway, the kids went back to school today. I’ve had the stuff sitting in my kitchen for this float for a week now because I knew I was going to need a special treat on this very day. 

    Venice headed off to her first day of middle school, and with the other three in elementary school and Harold at home, I’m starting to feel kind of old. I spent the morning hanging out with other moms enjoying a back to school brunch. Then I came home, put Harold down for a nap and had a glorious 2 hours of a silent house!

    Who else gets the rare quiet moment in their day? I love my kids, but goodness, these quiet moments are to be treasured. That’s when I made the Pina Colada float – nonalcoholic of course. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 

    PIna Colada Ice Cream Float
    Take a trip to the beach with this Pina Colada Ice Cream Float
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    Ingredients
    1. Key Lime Mango Tart Ice Cream
    2. Coconut Water
    3. Pineapple Soda
    4. Whipping Cream
    5. Pineapple Chunks
    Instructions
    1. Scoop ice cream into a tall glass.
    2. Pour the coconut water over ice cream to fill the glass 1/4 full.
    3. Finish filling the glass with the pineapple soda.
    4. Top off with whipping cream and garnish with pineapple chunks
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  • Make a Difference with Graeters and Brewhaus

    Make a Difference with Graeters and Brewhaus

    This post on Graeters and Brewhaus is sponsored. All opinions are 100% my own.

    With a new year, many of us are looking for ways to better our own lives and make a difference. I still haven’t figured out my “word” for the year, but I do know I want to feel more fulfilled as I make a difference around me. Graeters Ice Cream is making it easy for you to make a difference in the life of those who need it most. 

    Check out Graeters Ice Cream Scoop Shops.

    Before moving to Indiana I had never even heard of Graeters Ice Cream. Now I drive past one of their scoop shops on a weekly basis as I head into town for a myriad of different things. I always made a mental note that I wanted to check them out one day. The year went by, and in late fall a few of my girlfriends and I decided to head out for the evening and get some ice cream. It was delicious, and they let us try all the flavors before deciding on our final choices. Basically, it was a fun night out. 

    Graeters Ice Cream pints. YUM!

    So fast forward to fall, and I  receive an email letting me know that Graeters is reintroducing Dog Treats at their store. OK, that’s cool I thought, but we don’t have a dog. OH, wait, it’s not just a new product that Graeters is offering for sale! Nope. These Dog Treats are made by Brewhaus! Ever heard of Brewhaus?

    Make a difference when you buy Dog bones from Graeters Ice Cream. ad

    OK, honestly, neither had I, but there had to be some catch as to why this would garner a special email, so I looked into it. Brewhaus is a not for profit bakery that offers vocational training for young adults with disabilities! Now we’re talking! OK OK, I still don’t have a dog, but if I did, I’d be buying our Dog Bones from Graeters. Instead, I will continue to support Graeters with my ice cream purchases so they can continue to support companies like Brewhaus that are truly making a difference. 

    Brewhaus Bakery is helping young adults with disabilities. ad

    Find your Local Graeters Scoop Shop.

    This is just one of many reasons I love living in our small town. In the summertime, you can see many shops lining our main shopping district with water bowls and free treats for pets. Now with Graeters addition of Brewhaus Dog Bones, I’m checking to see which other local stores are giving back to the community and those in need. 

  • Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

    Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

    Two weeks left in May, which means 2 more Strawberry recipes for National Strawberry month! Today’s is probably going to be my favorite to share, because oh em, you guys! This Strawberry Ice Cream will melt in your mouth and be gone all too quickly. This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you click on and purchase through these links. 
    Strawberry Ice Cream. Lower Sugar Option

    I only received a complaint from 2 people in the family and that was that it lacked sugar, because guess what?! Yeah, I cut the sugar down for a healthier (no health claims, just less sugar) strawberry ice cream option. I found it delightful, and the perfect afternoon refresher. I’m accidentally in love with this ice cream, and kind of sad I made such a small batch. Baby, I surrender to the Strawberry Ice Cream (bonus points if you can name that tune!)

    Right now I”m seeing some great sales on strawberries as they are currently in season. Stock up and make more than just ice cream. You’ll need at least one jar of this Strawberry Curd to add to the ice cream. It may sound intimidating, but I promise it’s so worth it to make. You’ll be adding it to more than just this Strawberry Ice Cream. 


     

    Strawberry Ice Cream
    Less sugar makes this treat a superb treat as you transition from spring to summer.
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    Ingredients
    1. 1/2 pint whipping cream
    2. 1/2 cup milk
    3. 1/4 cup sugar
    4. 1/3 cup Strawberry Curd – http://www.homemaidsimple.com/strawberry-jam-and-strawberry-curd/
    Instructions
    1. Mix all ingredients together.
    2. Add to your ice cream maker, and freeze up.
    3. After the ice cream machine does its thing, put it in a bowl, covered with plastic wrap and place in the freezer overnight.
    4. Top with fresh chopped strawberries, and enjoy!
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    After you try this Strawberry Ice Cream, why not make one of these other Strawberry Recipes while the prices are prime for the picking. 
     
     

    What’s your favorite flavor ice cream?


  • Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Ice Cream

    Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Ice Cream

    Peanut, Peanut Butter! I love the sweet and salty flavor mix of this Peanut Butter Ice Cream. I received Pic’s Really Good Peanut Butter in exchange for this post. All opinions are my honest thoughts. This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you click on and purchase through the links. 
    Really Good Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Ice Cream #picsrgpeanutbutter #icecream
     
    I bought myself an ice cream maker this month. It’s been on my wishlist for pretty much ever, but Mark claimed he doesn’t like home made ice cream. So I put it off. Well one day Mark comes home and is all “I saw an ice cream maker on sale today, you should get it”. You don’t have to tell me twice! Besides I had just gotten some Pic’s Really Good Peanut Butter that I knew would make some flavorful ice cream.
     
    Before I get into the recipe, let me tell you about Pic’s Really Good Peanut Butter. The first thing you should know, it really is Really Good! It also is all natural consisting of Peanuts and Salt (less than 1%). When compared to my regular peanut butter, I was baffled – 7 ingredients vs 2 ingredients. Why do we add sugar to our peanut butter? Pic Picot was also annoyed when sugar was added to his Peanut Butter – so he did what one would, and began making his own. Without all that added stuff.  

    Pic's Really Good Peanut Butter makes a really good Peanut Butter Ice Cream #icecream #recipe

    Really Good Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Ice Cream

     
    Really Good Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Ice Cream
    A delicious combination of sweet and salty with natural peanut butter
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    Ingredients
    1. 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
    2. 1 Cup Milk
    3. 3/4 cup sugar
    4. 1/4 cup Pic’s Really Good Peanut Butter, Crunchy
    5. 1 cup milk chocolate chips
    Instructions
    1. Mix the cream, milk, sugar and peanut butter well.
    2. Add to your ice cream maker and mix according to manufactures directions.
    3. About halfway through the cycle, add chocolate chips, and continue churning.
    4. Store in the freezer.
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    We also tried my No Bakes with the Pic’s Peanut Butter, and oh my! Better than ever. What will you try Pic’s Peanut Butter on?