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Try Different Flavors with Your Homemade Ice Cream
Happy Friday! Today — July 23th — is National Vanilla Ice Cream Day. That’s one of the perfect National Days, right? I have a couple of recipes for or that use Vanilla ice cream on my blog which I will link to. However, today’s post will look at something on the other end of the ice cream spectrum from vanilla. We’ll look at some different flavors that you can try with your homemade ice cream. Introduction Some ice cream stores may have 31 flavors, but there are many more flavors available if you care to give them a try. What are some of the most unusual flavors of homemade ice…
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National Ice Cream Month: No-Churn Salted Caramel and Pecan Ice Cream
July is National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of July is National Ice Cream Day. ANy time in July is a perfect time to have some ice cream! Have you avoided making ice cream at home because you don’t have an ice cream maker and you can’t justify buying another piece of kitchen equipment you’ll only use on occasion? If so, you’ll want to give this easy 2-ingredient method inspired by this post on thekitchn.com. This recipe builds upon their technique by adding a delicious salted caramel sauce and some chopped pecans. The results? Fantastic! If you love ice cream and a bit of salt in your snacks,…
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Instant Pot® Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps
Tomorrow is National Spinach Day. Today’s recipe includes spinach also with chicken, bacon, and ranch. This is a tasty, easy sandwich option for the summer. It’s like a quad-vecta of flavors in these Instant Pot® Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps. I know it’s not a word but it seems to fit!
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National Pina Colada Day
July 10th is National Pina Colada Day! The Pina Colada was first created in Puerto Rico in 1954. There is some debate about the origin but the legend goes that the Caribe Hilton asked their bartender Ramón “Monchito” Marrero to create a drink that signified the flavors and tastes of the island. Ta-Da! The Pina Colada was born. Of course, there are other stories about the origin of this tasty drink. But either way, the pina colada has had a long and lovely history. It has also been the basis for other products: jelly beans, smoothies, air fresheners, sodas, and even protein powders. This recipe pina colada punch makes a…
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Herbal Teas – Fun, Tasty, & Beneficial
Herbal teas are not officially a tea, in and of themselves. Herbal teas are traditional teas infused or blended with other elements such as bark, flowers, roots, and fruits. These added properties have flavor and medicinal benefits. Adding flavors to the tea and the properties of other plants amplifies their benefit. Here are some common ways herbal teas are used to treat health and wellness issues: Digestion Cholesterol Blood pressure Insomnia Anxiety Herbal Tea — Great Hot or Cold Herbal teas have the added benefit of tasting great and can be served hot or cold, depending on your mood. Some teas are relatively well known such as Chamomile, but others…
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The Rebooted Mom MD’s First Ever Fourth of July Cookout Round-Up
Summer is finally in full swing and the Fourth of July is not that far away. I think this Fourth of July is going to be EPIC! Why, you ask? Well, we are coming out of a year-and-a-half-long LOCKDOWN. The Fourth last year was celebrated indoors or on ZOOM. And while we are all grateful for ZOOM, it wasn’t the same. Now, restrictions are being lifted especially for those who have been vaccinated. I expect people are going to try to do it up! Need more evidence? Once the CDC and local, state, and federal governments eased regulations, didn’t a bunch of our fellow citizens hop on planes to see…
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The Roles of Tea in Life and Around the World
Tea is a year-round beverage. From morning, noon, and night, tea is a staple in a lot of homes. Additionally, tea can have a special meaning in different cultures or families. It could have a special place in your traditions and routines too. Let’s look at the wide variety of times tea comes into play: Holidays The holidays are a great time for tea. At the first signs of fall, chai tea and chai tea lattes become very popular. The strong aroma and the amazing taste are often referenced as ‘fall in a cup.’ Peppermint teas and other festive teas are favorites during the winter months as well. Check your…
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Considerations When Hosting a Picnic
International Picnic Day is Friday, June 18th. As things slowly open up, I am sure there will be more picnic around the world. Here are some tips — since we have likely gotten out of practice for planning them since the pandemic! LOL Although hosting a picnic can be a fun and exciting experience for you, it can also be a stressful and overwhelming one. That is one of the many reasons why not all individuals can handle hosting their own picnics especially large ones. Before you decide to host one for your friends or family members, there are a number of important factors that you will want to take…
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A Tribute to Strawberry Shortcake Day
Oops! I missed National Strawberry Shortcake Day on June 14th! This year I am feeling a little nostalgic — last year was a tough year. My first without both of my parents. So, I have been thinking about things that happened in my childhood. Ibe constant was dinner with my parents on Sundays. One thing that I looked forward to was strawberry shortcake with my parents. My Strawberry Shortcake Journey… We could have this lovely dessert in one of two ways. The most common way was at the Piccadilly Cafeteria. A frequent Sunday dinner spot for our family. My parents really enjoyed going there so they could get their veggies.…
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Black Tea Varieties to Try
Black tea is a type of tea that is more oxidized than lighter teas such as white, green, and Oolong teas. This type of tea is darker and stronger than other teas and is generally believed to have originated in China. Now, black tea, beverages, and food products made from black tea are enjoyed worldwide. Black teas are generally named after the region they come from and many regions have signature flavors that identify their teas. Regions generally include China, Taiwan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and others. Soe of these teas are listed below. When most people think about black tea, they think about traditional beverages that are made from…
