Hi Friends, Happy Summer!
{When Olivia comes for a visit in August, we’ll be headed to the beach at least once}
I’ve been enjoying a relaxing summer so far, how about you? When I’m not working at my day job I’m spending time in the garden (I’ll have to provide a post on some of my successes, and failures, on that score), entertaining via backyard BBQ’s, and reading a few good books.
Today is National Ice Cream Day and I couldn’t let it pass without sharing a few images of summer fun and ice cream. They truly go hand in hand, don’t they?
For obvious reasons I try not to eat ice cream everyday, but when I have an excuse [it’s hot and only ice cream will cool me down; we need a dessert for our back yard BBQ; I’m on vacation so calories don’t count, or it’s the weekend] I like to enjoy a scoop of ice cream in a bowl or prepare an ice cream cake for dessert for a summer dinner party. I make it a health food by throwing on a few berries! 🙂
Summer activities for Mr. B and me might include a Duffy boat excursion. There is a group of us that chip in, not only for rental fees, but to provide easy appetizers and a bottle or two of wine. This is one of my favorite summertime activities. Unfortunately, no ice cream can be included since there’s no way to keep it frozen.
This recipe from Southern Living looked too delicious to pass up. Find the printable recipe HERE This recipe is one I plan on trying for our upcoming backyard BBQ.
During the summer months, ice cream seems to be the ideal treat no matter what form you prefer. I love the idea of individual desserts and this sundae in a pastry shell with freshly made blueberry sauce looks scrumptious.
Ice cream sandwiches from Williams Sonoma sound like they would be easy to make and oh, so delicious!
These little ice cream cups look delicious and healthy topped with blueberries.
Pioneer Woman’s Ice Cream Pie with Easy Caramel Sauce looks like something I’d make year round.
Now I’m hungry for ice cream!
I hope your summer has been filled with more than your usual share of fun and ice cream! I’m planning to be back to blogging weekly in early September, I hope you’ll stop by!
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