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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 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…
Eunice Miller on Mexican Street Corn “Salad” aka “Esquites”August 10, 2026
Thankful to grow the expensive stuff here and buy lettuce and corn locally.
Maylee at Beyond Gumbo on Mexican Street Corn “Salad” aka “Esquites”August 9, 2026
This recipe is a great way to use leftover corn! And, we always purchase extra corn. Enjoy August!
Maylee at Beyond Gumbo on Mexican Street Corn “Salad” aka “Esquites”August 9, 2026
Yes, it is sad but true that our food supply isn't always safe. Local is always a good choice!

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