Sweet peaches, fresh raw milk, and homemade vanilla ice cream blended until smooth to make the perfect summer drink. Summer is slowly winding to a close but peaches are still showing up at my local farmer’s market. My dad and sister love peach milkshakes at a certain chicken restaurant. It definitely isn’t the most nourishing…
Desserts
50+ Real Food Ice Creams and Toppings
It’s hot outside, the sweat drips from your brow. You try to decide what will cool you down. Lemonade? No, that won’t do. An iced mocha? Yummy, but it doesn’t hit the spot today. Then it hits you, ice cream, you need ice cream. July is national ice cream month after all so what would…
Fresh Lemon Whipped Cream
There is something about lemons that make me smile. They are bright, cheery, and hold a promise of something tasty. I even had my room painted to match the tea cup in the picture above when I was in high school. I have a slight obsession with lemons. When I lived in Mexico I had…
Soaked Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
(This post was originally posted on January 19th, 2011) My all time favorite cookies are oatmeal chocolate chip. Growing up, it was the only kind that my mom would make. There are few desserts that can compare. I’m a simple gal I guess. Back in the day when I first created this recipe I had…
Salted Dark Chocolate Caramel Cups
Bittersweet chocolate surrounds delicious gooey caramel with a touch of salt in this homemade candy recipe. This is a healthier treat without the use of refined sugars, and the use of dark, antioxidant rich chocolate! It is a perfect treat this time of year. Plus, if you don’t eat it all yourself, it can be easily…