Strawberry Ice Cream should be the official dessert of summer: bright, fresh, creamy, and perfectly nostalgic. It’s just bursting with pink, summery sunshine and old-fashioned vibes. But what if you’re short on cream or you want a cold dessert that’s not quite so high in fat? Is that even possible when it comes to homemade ice cream?
Author: historypreserved
Quick Strawberry Rhubarb Rolls to Kick Off Your Summer
Strawberry and rhubarb are seasonal buddies. One’s sweet, one’s tart, so naturally they team up together in desserts all the time. Strangely, I didn’t grow up eating rhubarb, so it’s been an acquired taste/texture as an adult. But I do love it paired with strawberries. There’s just something so fabulous about how the super dry tartness of the rhubarb punches up the sweet flavor of fresh strawberries. They really are a match made in heaven!
Strawberry Shortcake with an Amazing Citrusy Flourish
It is no doubt that Strawberry Shortcake is very solidly a summertime dessert classic. There is just something so comforting and nostalgic about a slightly salty/slightly sweet buttery biscuit smothered in syrupy strawberries and mounds of whipped cream. This dessert is definitely in my top ten favorites!
Fresh Strawberry Punch Just in Time for Summer
As soon as warmer temps arrive, I start to go on the hunt for cool, summery drink recipes to try. My family loves involving blending fruit juices together to make a new, exciting concoction. Anything with berries just take things to another level, like this summery Strawberry Punch using fresh strawberries as its base.
Tamale Pie Special – A 1943 Mexican American Inspired Dish
Tamale Pie Special is a pretty special dish. It’s simple and easy to adapt if you don’t have everything on hand. Ground beef, onions, tomatoes, olives, and spices are topped with a cheesy cornmeal mush spiced with chili powder to create a warm, filling Mexican American-inspired dish that your family will love.
The Vintage Egg Slicer I Didn’t Know I Needed
I love antiques. I’ve loved antique hunting since I was a teenager. So, naturally, as an adult, it’s one of my favorite hobbies to do now and again. There’s just something about the meandering around old things that have had lives longer than yours that bring a sense of grounding for me. Plus, I love the old stuff smell. I don’t know if I’d want my whole house to smell like that, but
