Continuing on with my summer-loving series of different homemade ice creams, I bring to you today a Caramel Pecan Dark Chocolate Swirl Ice Cream. One of my favorite ice cream flavors when visiting an ice cream or custard shop is a turtle sunday. The combination of pecans, chocolate and caramel just does something for me…it’s … Continue reading
Category Archives: Using Coconut Oil
Whole Wheat Pie Crust {made with coconut oil}
Today’s writing is about sort of an experiment that I did. I made pie crust with whole wheat flour {well, almost completely whole wheat flour} and coconut oil. I love whole wheat, don’t get me wrong. But when it comes to pie crust…ehhh, let’s face it…working with all-purpose flour is a bit easier. If you … Continue reading
Peppermint Lip Balm
So…my post today isn’t about a food, although it does smell wonderful! In my attempt to make some homemade Christmas presents this year I decided that Peppermint Lip Balm would be on the roster of “To Do” items. I found a recipe that looked like it would work pretty well at http://www.soulemama.com. I went online … Continue reading
Pie Dough Recipe {and tips that help make it}
Does the idea of making homemade pie dough intimidate you? I understand… I have been there. Having a dry, crumbling apart crust that falls apart before you even get it in your pan, or an overly sticky dough that, when rolled out, ends up a holey, sticky mess is very, very disappointing. Very. Disappointing enough that you … Continue reading