Editor’s Choice 4-17-2026

Strawberry Berry Pie

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Desserts

Strawberry Berry Pie

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo May 12, 2015

For a few weeks in the spring, local fresh strawberries are in the markets. They are juicy...

Strawberry Pretzel Delight

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Desserts

Strawberry Pretzel Delight

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo April 30, 2014

One of my favorite strawberry recipes comes from an old community cookbook published by the town of...

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!