Mint chocolate chip is my favorite ice cream, and this is made entirely from scratch. This mint chocolate chip is fresh mint, from the garden folded into sweet cream and studded with dark chocolate chunks. I used two kinds of mint, peppermint and sweet mint, both growing in my garden. Mint takes off and grows like crazy in the summer, and keeping it healthy means frequently cutting it back. Most recipes call for peppermint extract, and that's fine but I was looking to use what I have, which ...
3 New Ways to ‘Drink’ Tea
Today is National Tea day! To celebrate, I present three new ways to enjoy more tea in your life: Sparkling Pear and Mint Iced Tea //Laurence Makano Create Fancy Tea Blends at Home // Ovenstruck Green Tea and Sweet Mint Ice Pops ...
15 Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Go pick up some trash. Seriously, I know it's not yours (you would never, right?) but next time you see something, pick it up and toss it! You can do this any day, not just Earth Day. Take 5 minutes to pick up around you at the beach or at a park. You might not think it makes a difference but every little bit helps! Recycle. I mean duh, right? But are you really making an effort? Maybe you could start recycling at work (things like lightbulbs, batteries or electronics) or get your parents, ...
Green Tea and Sweet Mint Ice Pops
It's no secret that I love popsicles, and these minty green tea ice pops are so good. They're made with a mint-tea simple syrup and taste like mint sweet tea. So refreshing for summer and a fun take on tea. You can even take this recipe and make it into cocktails -- the mint simple syrup tastes great and with the tea it would make a great cocktail mixer. Green tea is so fresh tasting with the mint, but feel free to sub in black tea. And the fresh mint is key, don't even try the dried stuff. I ...
Chocolate-covered Frozen Banana Pops
I love these chocolate banana pops! A super easy frozen treat that makes a healthier alternative to ice cream bars, you can make a big batch and have them in the freezer all summer. Use whatever chocolate you like and dress them up with your favorite toppings. We made ours plain, with toasted coconut and rainbow sprinkles. Chopped nuts, dried fruit or a decorative white chocolate drizzle would make great toppings too. The bananas I used were home-grown, aren't ...
Pineapple Basil Vegan Ice Cream
I love ice cream. It is definitely one of my most favorite things in the world. I also have a small child who loves ice cream, or as he calls it, "cold". Obviously ice cream is ok in small doses, but I wanted to make something with that same texture and just as sweet, but with less guilt. Think of this as a smoothie.. it's all fruit, you can skip the sweeter all together if you wish and enjoy it any time of day. Like for breakfast, which my two year old likes best. So this is just a couple ...