News from the Creek — Recipes

With the heat of summer upon us it is time for one of my granddaughter's favorite treats: Snow Cones! You might call them something different like shaved ice treats or even slushies, but no matter what name you give them they hit the spot on a hot summer day. All you need is 3 simple ingredients: 1 cup Water 2 cups White Sugar 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite LorAnn Super Strength Flavoring (available in 78 flavor choices) In a saucepan, stir the sugar and water together. Bring to a boil, then boil for approximately 1 minute (if you boil for longer...

As we get closer to the end of the Summer Season, I start craving Ice Cream more and more. Maybe its because the cold winter winds will be here before we know it. But for now it is still hot, Hot, HOT outside and the perfect weather to make no fuss Ice Cream in a Plastic Baggie. This is super simple and a recipe that we used to make at summer camp (remember summer camp? Ah those were the days). All you need is: Ice Cubes1 cup half and half1/2 cup Kosher salt2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon LorAnn's Flavor Fountain (choose your...