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Happy Summer!

It’s summertime — and there’s only one way to describe Louisiana — “hot.” Homemade ice cream makes the perfect dessert for these hot days. I have many memories of churning ice cream tanks to make a variety of flavors — when growing up at our rural Virginia home. Plus, ice cream is a good way to show creativity as there are so many flavors and ways to make ice cream. Here I have shared several of my favorite recipes. In Editor’s Choice I give two of my most popular recipes — “Banana Pepper Jelly” and “Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Floats.” Yes, if you are planning to make homemde jams and jellies — now is the to get started when peppers are at their peak. Although a root beer float is always the “standard” way to make a float — check out my green ice cream float — it’s the best. Enjoy!

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo on Mexican Street Corn “Salad” aka “Esquites”August 16, 2026
Hello, Yes, fresh corn means "summer" to me. Enjoy lots of it while in season. That's the best.
Maylee at Beyond Gumbo on DIY Tabasco Pepper Hot SauceAugust 16, 2026
Yes, it is a different world, at Avery Island. I loved our trip there! May go again this summer.
Fen11der on DIY Tabasco Pepper Hot SauceAugust 16, 2026
One of the coolest trips I have made … the “island” goes on forever and is beautiful.
Maylee at Beyond Gumbo on A Small Orange Streusel Coffee CakeAugust 10, 2026
My, what a small world! So interesting that you have several of Edna's books. I really enjoy the cookbook which…
Judith Green on A Small Orange Streusel Coffee CakeAugust 10, 2026
Hello Maylee. An internet search for an orange coffee cake recipe I could make with some mandarin oranges has led…

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