It's almost August. The thermometer is bulging red. The kids that are brave enough to be outside have red cheeks, sticky hair, and a slick of sweat on their forehead. Inside, I'm using tall glasses of lemonade, the air conditioner,cold bubble baths, limited movement, the fan, anything to stave off the inevitable heat of summer. But here is by far my favorite method for keeping cool: Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.....
This recipe, by Dorie Greenspan is creamy and rich, with a full bodied vanilla flavor. (Click here for the recipe and some pretty pics, too.)
It'll cost you a little extra for the vanilla bean (buy in bulk to save some cash), but it's an indulgence that's worth every penny during these sultry summer months. Excuse me while I go make myself a cone for breakfast. Don't worry; I'll sprinkle it with granola so it can kind of be like cereal and milk. Phew. It's going to be scorcher.
I'll be back next with Summer Thyme Corn Chowder. Not too hot please.
This ice cream was just so good.
ReplyDeleteWhat a way to stay cool! Yum.
ReplyDeleteThere's just something about seeing the vanilla bean seeds in the pictures that says it's got to taste good.
ReplyDeleteLOL, granola, ice cream, breakfast.
Ramona
Sorry about the heat. I am sure it is not fun.
ReplyDeleteThe ice cream is helpful in these type of situations though!
With granole a really healthy breakfast ;-)
ReplyDeleteUlrike @ Küchenlatein
I'm addicted to homemade ice cream. Vanilla is my hands down favorite, although lemon sherbet ranks right up there, too.
ReplyDeleteI love making homemade ice cream, and I have been wanting to try making vanilla bean, but I have been having a hard time finding a place that sells it.
ReplyDeleteI just might have to order some online cause that looks way too good...LOL
Looks creamy and delicious!
ReplyDeleteoh yeh! perfect for the hot weather! and the creamy icecream looks divine too!
ReplyDeleteLove your post! And the ice cream looks awesome. I'm too cheap to buy vanilla beans, but I REALLY should!
ReplyDeleteTasty looking pictures! Stay cool!
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ReplyDeleteWhat kind of ice cream maker does Prudence Pennywise recommend?
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ReplyDeleteI use a cheap Target model that cost about $20. While it works just fine, I've been wanting one of the higher grade models that require no ice and no salt. That's what I'd buy if I could. There's one on sale this month at Williams Sonoma for $80.
That ice cream looks so delicious! We just made homemade ice cream last week, but I can't wait to try this recipe.
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ReplyDeleteLooks yummy!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE homemade ice cream!
ReplyDeleteI like that idea. Ice cream + granola = cereal substitute.
ReplyDeleteGotta get me some beans. Your ice cream looks perfect.
Hot here in central Louisiana too.
Definitely agree...investing in the vanilla beans are totally worth it!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the action shots - it just looks so wonderfully creamy!
ReplyDeletevanilla bean is one of my favorite flavors. i keep telling myself i need an ice cream maker!
ReplyDeleteVanilla Bean is my favorite Ice Cream. Now I just have to go out and get an ice cream maker so I can make it...hmmm Thanks for posting the recipe.
ReplyDeleteYour ice cream looks great. Thanks for making Dorie's recipe with me.
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