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Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée with Burnt Caramel Glaze

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Desserts

Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée with Burnt Caramel Glaze

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo February 13, 2022

“Crème Brûlée” is a very popular and trendy dessert frequently served in restaurants in New Orleans. It...

About That Sugar Cane

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Fun Facts & Misc

About That Sugar Cane

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo November 11, 2014

My husband has been making sales calls in the coastal areas of Louisiana during the past couple...

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!