Saturday Morning Breakfast
Our Saturday Morning Breakfast Tradition reached new heights today—french toast with powdered sugar, vanilla bean ice cream and chocolate. The bar has not only been raised, it has floated off into the blue, blue sky.
ice cream
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Frozen Bozo
This photo cracks me up. Can anyone guess what my concept was here?
That’s right, it’s a dessert interpretation of a 70s clown. You’re not
afraid of clowns are you?
My new ice cream recipe
from Father’s Day this year is Double-Chocolate Banana Split ice cream,
newly coined “Frozen Bozo,” presented with a waffle cone hat, a cherry
nose and a doily ruff. It’s interpretative.The ice cream isn’t just chocolate either. It has bananas, cherries and brownies in it. A fool-proof mix <3:o)
Also, I’ve drawn up a list of tutorials I’m eager to post. Without
revealing the specifics, where would you like me to start: jewelry,
paper craft, sewing project, home decor? Lots of plans. What are you
in the mood for first?Frozen Bozo – Chocolate Banana Split ice cream
Chocolate Ice Cream Base
6 C. heavy cream
2.25 C. sugar
3 T. pure vanilla extract
3 C. milk or half ‘n’ half
16 OZ. bittersweet chocolateMix Ins
1 C. sliced bananas
1 C. maraschino cherries
2 C. chocolate chip brownies (prepare in advance, then
cut into bite-size pieces and chill)Prepare Ice Cream Base
Heat cream, sugar, vanilla, and half ‘n’ half mixture to near boiling.
Meanwhile, heat bittersweet chocolate in microwave-safe bowl at 50%
power for approx. 3-4 minutes, or until the chocolate is mostly melted.
Remove chocolate from microwave and stir till all chocolate is melted.
Next, remove cream mixture from heat and fold in melted chocolate. Stir
until combined. Refrigerate mixture until thoroughly chilled. Transfer
chilled mixture to an ice cream maker and process following
manufacturer’s instructions.After ice cream has reached soft-serve consistency, place ice cream
cylinder in freezer, or leave in ice cream maker (if there is still
sufficient ice) to harden for about an hour. Meanwhile, prepare mix-in ingredients as directed below.Mix-in the Good Stuff
Chill
a large bowl by placing it in an ice bath, or in freezer. When ice
cream has chilled for about an hour, scoop it into chilled bowl.
Immediately add all mix-in ingredients and stir till just combined.
Return ice cream to cylinder or a prepared container of your choice*.
Place ice cream back in freezer to harden overnight.*Try a new, food-safe paint can from your home improvement store, cleaned with bleach-water.
Enjoy!
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Scruff n Stuff
Bobbin
is in heat. In the heat. Not so fun. But, she has a fresh haircut and
a bow in her hair, so that's something. We can all relate.
I get regular requests for dog updates. Pupdates. Bobbin and Pixel
are now 1 year old, and even more fun — and surprisingly more cute
than they were as puppies.
Like swans. To the left is their photo from last July. And here they
are now, below. Ya, what's that about? Puppies are supposed to be
cuter than grown dogs.I'm not complaining though. Not only
are these guys prettier now, but they've burrowed a soft spot for
themselves in our family.That Bobbin has already earned her
halo. She will put up with anything. I'll keep my camera ready for
her next fashion show, boxy castle home, choo choo train ride, or
ribbon parade.Pixel still wears his heart on his scruff.
He's just as floppy and eager as ever. He manages to stay clear of
Charlotte's narratives by virtue of his gender alone.Some Other Stuff
• Woven. You must see Laura's new fabric line, Lantern Bloom.
It was a huge hit at Market, with its own unique style and edgy
approach. I've been meaning to do a post, but am in the thick of
pattern-writing and post-travel recovery. Call this a pre-post blurb.
Watch for Laura Gunn prints at Crate & Barrel too.
• Curious. It appears I've been written a public request to stop writing patterns, blogging & such. All I have to say is, "An apple a day…"
• Experimental. We just got a dutch oven. We're taking it camping with us this summer. I'll share recipes. Or shall I call them experiments?
• Fattening. We're working on a new Father's day ice cream recipe today. I'll share that too. Don't forget to try my Strawberry Pretzel Dessert ice cream. It'll be a challenge to top that one.
• Fun. We're sending out our second newsletter next week featuring a craft project how-to, new Trash Ties colors, an introduction to Emily & Lindsay, a newsletter-only store promotion — and a giveaway. Sign up for the newsletter here if you want to be included.
