Comfort Food (July): Banana Split
July 28th, 2010
As far as my wife is concerned, you can have almost anything with chocolate. When it comes to me, I can like almost anything as long as it’s with ice cream. The traditional banana split is always a hit or just the straight ice cream keeps me happy.
Here is a recipe for I got from my sister-in-law for home made lemon ice cream. It’s perfect for a hot summer day or it’s also great as a base for any flavor. I love trying this recipe with all kinds of flavors (just replace the lemon with vanilla for instance) and adding in leftover bits of sweets around the house. Chocolate cake or cookies are a good start.
The possibilities are endless but the freezer space isn’t. It’s best if eaten the same day.
Kristen’s Lemon Ice Cream:
1 pint milk
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
pour mixture into 1 quart container and freeze according to freezer instructions.
I hope you’re having a sweet summer!
class="post-306 post hentry category-uncategorized" id="post-306">Comfort Food (June): Lime Jello
June 22nd, 2010
Well, it’s officially summer and we’re all feeling lazy. So grab a box of Jello Brand Lime and maybe add a few marshmallows or apples to the mix (if you don’t have to drag yourself to the store). Don’t forget the whipped cream. It’s not that this stuff tastes that great but it does take me back to a comforting place in my childhood. Lowbrow in a good way.
I hope your summer is off to a great start.
new ispot stock images
June 22nd, 2010
This and several other images were just added to my i-spot stock portfolio. See what you think.
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Jumper Cable Mug
June 9th, 2010I’m not a coffee drinker but I had this idea for a mug which I just made when I tried out zazzle for the first time.
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Organizing your workspace
June 4th, 2010for: M&C magazine
AD: Mayumi Hudgins
Tongue Tied (public speaking)
May 27th, 2010For M&C Magazine
AD: Mayumi Hudgins
We still love books
May 20th, 2010This was for an essay in Washington State Magazine about the enduring appeal (and sanctuary) of the physical book.
Comfort Food (May): Pancakes
May 18th, 2010
It doesn’t get much better than mixing up some fresh flapjacks for your kid/s on a Saturday morning. When blueberries weren’t in season, Mom would treat us by substituting chocolate chips – made into faces of course. It was always a great pick-me-up.
Here’s my recipe.
2 eggs beaten
1tsp vanilla
1tbsp vegetable oil (or melted butter)
1 tbsp brown sugar
pinch of salt
1 cup milk
1 cup all purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
chocolate chips (Ghirardelli semi-sweets are especially good)
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl (one with a pouring spout is preferrable) and pour out onto hot griddle to make approx. 4 inch circles. When bubbles appear, add chocolate chips and flip. Cook remaining side until dry in center. Top with whip cream and you can pretend to shave the face with your fork.
Here’s wishing you many a happy morning with your favorite carbohydrate.
class="post-281 post hentry category-assignments" id="post-281">The Re-emergence of John Maynard Keynes
May 13th, 2010With the Great Recession, everyone is looking back to the ideas of Keynesian economics.
for The Progressive
AD: Nick Jehlen
