Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Yellowstone National Park | Trip Recap (Where to Stay, Eat, & Explore)
Sunday, May 30, 2021
Summer Sweets | No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
Hi lovely reader! Happy Memorial Day weekend! Hope you are having a great weekend and celebrating the kickoff to summer in some way. Today's recipe is simple, delicious and totally customizable. I found this recipe on the Food Network Kitchen App and it turned out great so I wanted to share. As you can tell from the title, the great thing about this ice cream recipe is that you do not need an ice cream maker! Just a 9x5x3 metal pan or a similar size to freeze the ice cream in. I also posted a reels video over on my instagram if you want to see the process!
Ingredients
-1 14oz can of sweetened condensed milk
-2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
-a pinch of fine salt
-2 cups of cold heavy cream
-1 9x5x3 inch chilled metal loaf pan
To make the ice cream,
Whisk together the condensed milk, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl and then set aside.
Whip the cream with a mixer (I chilled my mixing bowl before starting) on medium-high speed until firm peaks form, around 2 minutes. Fold 1 cup of the whipped cream in the condensed milk mixture with a rubber spatula until combined and then fold the lightened mixture into the whipped cream until well blended. Then pour into a chilled 9x5x3 inch metal loaf pan and freeze, covered, until thick and creamy, like soft serve, around 2 hours. Swirl in any desired mix-ins with a spoon. Place back in the freezer, covered, until solid and scoopable, about 3 more hours.
Enjoy!
Saturday, May 22, 2021
Summer Reading 2021 - 10 Books that Aren't Brand New but Worth a Read
Hi lovely reader! Happy Saturday! As you can tell from the title of this post, I wanted to put together a list of some of my favorite books for those of you looking for ideas of what to read this summer. I also focussed on books that aren't necessarily brand new in the hopes that they are easier to get a hold of. I often find that as people start releasing their must reads for the summer months the books are newer and on so many people's lists that they become impossible to get! So have a scroll and hopefully you'll find something you might like!
For the person who is all about that Personal Growth,
For the person who loves a bit of Christmas in July,
For the person who loves a good heart warmer,
For the person who loves a book that makes you think,
For the person who believes "Young Adult Novels" aren't just for young adults,
Giving this book honorable mention because apparently it is all over TikTok so it may be harder to get but it is def worth the read! I read it right after it came out in 2014 and it is still one of my favorite books! |
What are you reading this summer? Xx
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Drunk Elephant "The Littles" - An Honest & Unsponsored Review
Hi lovely reader! Hope you are staying safe and doing well! I've been wanting to write today's post for a while but thought it would be best and most helpful to wait and truly have used these products for some time before giving my feedback. I received Drunk Elephant's "The Littles" set for Christmas and have been using them consistently ever since which has given me a good grasp on how my skin reacts tot these products, what works and what doesn't and how long they last. As with most things beauty related I love to do my research before purchasing especially when it involves spending a bit more money, so I hope this post is helpful to anyone thinking about buying this set or any of these products individually! I have also provided links to the products but please not they are not affiliated (this post is not sponsored in any way)
To start I also want to note my skin type as everyone is different and it definitely has an impact on how certain products work with you. I have a very oily t-zone, and deal with blackheads on my nose. My forehead I would say is the least sensitive part of my face and my chin is definitely the most sensitive. So if you can relate to any of that you may have a similar experience with these products.