Blueberry-Lavender Ice Cream - Country Living

Blueberry-Lavender Ice Cream - Country Living

What better way to take those farm fresh blueberries from the farmers market and infused with lavender blossoms to make a cool creamy treat for summer!   A rich french style custard dessert.

This is a great recipe I found from Country Living Magazine that I was excited to share with you.   Take advantage of the berry season with this dreamy recipe.  Enjoy!

Visit your Local Farmers Market This Summer Season

There is nothing like fresh sweet fruit and veggies from your local farmers!

Where I live in Texas, my husband and I visit a local farmers market in Keller.    Fresh fruits and veggies abound and the colors are beautiful.  There is something about freshly grown produce that excites me when I am browsing through the market on a beautiful Saturday morning with a cup of coffee.    I imagine taking home these treasures and using them in my favorite recipes, such as blueberry pancakes, fresh pies, cool summer salads, a summer side dish or fresh yellow sweet corn drizzled with butter and herbs!  Yum!

There is such beauty in the bounty of each and every farmer that brings there fresh grown treasures to the market.    By shopping your local farmers market you are supporting your local farms for quality fresh fruit and veggies available to everyone in your community as well as generating much needed income to your local farmers.

Come early to get the best selections!   My husband and I are there at 8:00am sharp when they open to get the best selection. 

Check your communities for a Farmers Market near you.   Most farmers markets are located in the heart of each town.    Ours is located in our town center.   There is also a large Farmers  Market in Dallas.   Even New York City has there own beautiful Farmers Market that I used to visit when living back in the Northeast.

Corn-on-the-Cob Cupcakes

Corn-on-the-Cob Cupcakes by Martha Stewart are a unique and fun way to entertain this summer.   Kids will love these cupcakes as well as adults!  Just click on the below link for recipe.

Corn-on-the-Cob Cupcake 

Martha Stewart Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

I could not resist sharing this summer time treat!   Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes from Martha Stewart.  Also look for Martha Stewart's Corn on the Cob Cupcakes!  Perfect for a picnic or summer birthday party.   Click on the below for recipe.  Enjoy!

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

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Visiting Whistle Stop Cafe

Visiting Whistle Stop Cafe, Decatur, TX on Sunday, June 6.  Reviews to follow!

Cupcakes To Go!

While my husband was out hiking this morning I decided to take my son out to breakfast.  Being a mother of two sons, one is 25 the other is 20,  I reserve these special moments to catch up on what they are doing over breakfast.   On our way to our favorite breakfast eatery I spotted a small sign with the words "Cupcake To Go!"  I immediately thought I never seen a cupcake shop on our Main Street before but realized it is a cupcake shop right off of our Main St area.  I was intrigued and said to my son after breakfast let's stop in.  

After making a right off of Main Street in Keller I came upon the shop which is run out of a vintage house complete with a charming front porch, along with other quaint shops on the same street. 

Upon entering it felt quaint and friendly.  I was greeted by a very nice women standing behind the bakery case where all the cupcakes were on display.  She runs the shop on Saturday's.   I was intriqued by the various variety of cupcakes and was on cupcake sensory overload (which is a good thing!).  I asked her about the shop.

Established in 2004, Cupcake To Go!  is owned by Susan Moskal who bakes fresh everyday cupcakes, cookies and cakes.  She also, does custom orders and looking at her portfolio her cakes are beautiful.  Her cupcakes are light and moist (just the way a cupcake should be) and she bakes a variety of flavors to suit any palate.  I sampled the Red Velvet Cupcake, Pina Colada Cupcake, and the Strawberry Cupcake.  The Red Velvet Cupcake is rich and moist with Cream Cheese Frosting, Pina Colada was moist and rich with fresh pineapple and rum baked into the cupcake (absolutely delicious) and the Strawberry Cupcake was also rich and moist with a delightful strawberry flavor in the cake and buttercreme frosting!  

I treasure little shops like this because I know a lot of love and passion goes into these cupcakes.   If you are ever in Keller, TX visit her cute cupcake shop at:  Cupcakes To Go! 238 Olive Street, Keller, TX  76248 ph: 817-798-8062

Store hours:  Tues-Sat 10-3 or by appointment for special orders.  They also have a Facebook Page.