I’ve wanted to make a Frappuccino for quite a while. One of my kids is addicted to this drink—a decaf, caramel Frappuccino, to be exact. And it doesn’t hurt that I now have a Vitamix to really froth it up, but you can use a blender as well. Frappuccino is a registered trademark belonging to …
How to Make Coconut Milk
Here’s a quick, easy way to make coconut milk with hot water and unsweetened coconut flakes or shredded coconut. It will not have as much fat in it as a commercial can or container of coconut milk, so I recommend using it for recipes that don’t require full-fat coconut milk. There are some commercial sources …
Fudge Popsicles {dairy free}
Fudge popsicles remind me of hot summer camp days, merry-go-rounds, and city parks (I grew up in New York City). When I went to camp, counselors handed these pops out in record time (but not fast enough), while we sat patiently in the grass, sweat dripping down our faces. I couldn’t get the wrapper off …
Brownie Ice Cream Cake
We had a birthday this week! Happy Birthday, S! This post is indulgent for many reasons, and I wanted to add it because I have always wanted to make an ice cream cake, and I finally did it, with some of my current favorite ingredients: coconut ice cream (dairy free) and brownies (protein rich and …
Coffee Ice Cream {dairy free}
If you love the flavor of coffee, or just like ice coffee and coffee ice cream, you just might enjoy this treat. It’s simple to make and can be consumed immediately, or frozen for later. My younger son loves coffee. I think it’s because it’s so accessible, with two Starbucks in walking distance from school. …
Strawberry Coconut Ice Cream
Berries, berries, berries. We have strawberries growing from almost every dirt corner of our house. This year, I decided to rearrange my kitchen garden to grow more stuff I can consume. Out came a lot of climbing roses, columbine, and fragrant flowers, and in went herbs, tomatoes, peas, and a strawberry patch. The strawberries must …