Here are a few tricks to making awesome ice cream in your own kitchen. The ice cream bowls can never be too cold. Store the bowls in the freezer when you’re not using them. Add in extracts such as vanilla, maple and almond. Try to freeze your newly made ice cream for at least 4 hours before serving and eating. I know this might be hard, but the longer you wait, the better the taste! Be sure the batter is at least refrigerator temperature before churning it in your ice cream maker. Store homemade ice cream in an air tight container and be sure to eat within a week. So…

I can’t believe it’s already the 4th of July. It’s a day to have a BBQ and gather with friends and family to celebrate the many freedoms we have. If you are having company, make it easy and serve hamburgers and hotdogs. Delegate chips, pasta salad and juice boxes for the kids when friends ask what to bring. Some good ideas for burger toppings are bacon, guacamole, salsa, blue cheese crumbles and your basics. Homemade ice cream goes a long way in fun and entertainment, as well as, a yummy dessert. You can trade out your burger toppings for ice cream toppings. Some of my favorites are crushed Oreos, toffee…

Oh, GRILLING! How do I love thee, let me count the ways! I’m the girl who loves grilling so much, that my husband can be seen grilling in the middle of a Texas thunderstorm. I admit that I enjoy it more in the spring because now I sit out there with him and watch the kids run around the back yard. Besides being healthy and delicious, grilling spares you a dirty kitchen. Whether you are the grill master or your hubby holds that position, here are a few tips that are sure to help. Before firing up your grill, be sure to brush with a wired grill brush to remove old…