Tree of Life in New Orleans

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 Southern Okra & Corn Fritters, aka Summer LatkesAugust 16, 2026
Well, looks like you have plenty of okra for you and Larry, plus alot for your kids. You go, Vicki!
Maylee at Beyond Gumbo on Southern Okra & Corn Fritters, aka Summer LatkesAugust 16, 2026
Hey, corn pancakes aren't too bad, either. So you don't have okra -- but you do have maple syrup. A…
✒️🥣Dorothy's New Vintage Kitchen on Southern Okra & Corn Fritters, aka Summer LatkesAugust 16, 2026
Seldom see okra in these parts, but corn is plentiful right now!
Vicki Samuels on Southern Okra & Corn Fritters, aka Summer LatkesAugust 16, 2026
Going to make this! I planted 8 okra plants in March. For some crazy reason, never before happened, almost all…
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.

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