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Day 220/365: Friendly’s Ice Cream Sundae To Go

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Ah Friendly’s ice cream, it’s been too long.  As all my friends know I’m just a little obsessive about Friendly’s, so when my friend Jodi found out I had  not made a Friendly’s run since being in Connecticut, she was amazed. It had been been five days! She became determined, that no matter how busy we were returning tag sale tables, a take out order to go was mandatory.

Friendlies Sundae To Go
Friendlies Sundae To Go

We went up to the counter and she asked,  “Are you going to get ice cream? (eye roll) silly question, of course you are..” 

I combined my two passions, Friendly’s Sundae with Chips Ahoy Cookies for a topping.

We reached the car and as I took out my camera I said, “You know what I’m going to do next don’t you?”

Jodi just laughed and helped me pose my cup properly. I love my friends, they support my obsessions and habits

Making Homemade Ice Cream

My Mother-in-law makes great home made ice cream, part of the fun is the cranking on a hot summer day. But like Friendly’s ice cream taste best when there is fun and memories involved. How many of you remember making home made ice cream? It’s become quite popular not.

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Ice Cream In the News

This Kid’s Reaction to the Ice Cream Truck Is Perfect

In this video making the rounds, it’s hard not to laugh when not one, but two children take a dive for no apparent reason other than pure comedy. The video starts with two kids kicking it in the kitchen eating a snack. The toddler tumbles, as toddlers …
You really shouldn’t laugh at this – but you will.

Behold, the awesome power of the ice cream van and the Pied Piper-esque grip it has over millions of children worldwide. The reaction of these two boys perfectly demonstrate how the sound of an ice cream van can bewitch even the busiest of young minds.
Iowa man turns ice cream hobby into business

Gott said nearly seven years ago, he combined his grandma’s vanilla ice cream recipe and a church cookbook recipe and adapted them to use cream instead of milk, added more eggs, and used high-quality bourbon vanilla for flavoring. Gott said he started …

 

 

 

 

Day 216/365: Trip To Connecticut

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My apologies for being away so long. In the past three weeks I have sent my youngest son off to Marine boot camp, and took a trip to Connecticut to empty and clean my Mothers house so it could be sold. A side trip to recover from such an endeavor was to Block Island, RI.

So be prepared for several postings per day until I catch up.

Estate, Tag Sale
Estate, Tag Sale

I had ten days to completely empty and catalog the belongings of my Mothers house, she passed in January, and it would not have been possible without a small army of wonderful friends who gave their time and friendship during my stay. Looking back on the pictures it was a huge undertaking, but we had a wonderful time, laughed and strengthened friendships that will last for a lifetime.

After the house was empty I rewarded myself with a four day trip to Block Island, Rhode Island for a “girls weekend”, a trip that was twenty years in the making. Here is a sneak preview.

Block Island Beach, Graces' Cove
Block Island Beach, Graces' Cove

Day 213/365: American Legion Baseball

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My son waited all summer for me to get an action shot of him sliding into base during an American Legion Baseball game. I think he’s happy with this. He played four years of Legion ball and it’s been the best sports experience hands down in the Elmwood-Murdock community. That includes school sports and town ball association participation.

American Legion Baseball
Safe at Third!

The seniors on this team remember their freshman year when many were recruited by classmates to play baseball so they could have a team. Many had not played since T-ball or coach pitch. That first year they didn’t win a game, and got “run ruled” too many times to count. But the coaches were fantastic, thanks Duane and Hank, kept their spirits up and taught them to play and support each other as a team.

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Every year they have improved, scores started going up on the board and they even began to win a few games. Those players from four years ago have grown, matured and love to play together. My son even put off his Marine boot camp ship date so he could play baseball one last year.

Congratulations David for sticking with the sport, it’s been a privilege to watch you play, I have thoroughly enjoyed my summers at the ball field. I will miss them.

Running for home during summer legion baseball
Coming Home!

American Legion Baseball

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Historic moments in the lengthy history of American League baseball.

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Day 209/365: Grilled Yellow Zucchini

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Grilled Yellow Zucchini recips
Yellow Zucchini (My Olympus is back)

I’m the first one to admit that I don’t like yellow and green mushy vegetables. This includes squash, asparagus, and zucchini. But on the prompting of my good friend Beth, and my daughter who is a good sport about trying new foods, I have decided to expand my horizons. Nelson Farms is helping a great deal as they have a produce stand set up in the parking lot where I work all summer.

These were so pretty at the stand I just had to pick up a few and try grilling them. Because everything taste better grilled.

Grilling Yellow Zucchini
Grilling Yellow Zucchini

So, if I’m going to grill I’m going to use my new Pampered Chef grilling basket. Not knowing which way to slice these veggies, I tried the circles and lengthwise. After digging through my spice cabinet I picked two out, a vegetable supreme and a Mrs. Dash Tomato, Basil and Garlic mixture. Wasn’t sure what would be best so I just experimented by adding the herbs to some olive oil and coating both sides of the sliced zucchini.

Grilled Yellow Zucchini
Grilled Yellow Zucchini

Doesn’t it look delicious? I even impressed myself.  Still not too much of a fan of the mushy factor, but I did like the long skin side pieces. My son thought they tasted like weird tasting eggs, he wasn’t a fan. But I ate them all and would try them again with different seasonings.

Anyone have any ideas with what else to do with yellow zucchini?

Photography notes: I’ve brought out my Olympus E10 camera again. I have it handy at work (Hamilton Color Lab) so I can take photos of various projects for an upcoming new blog series. Yes I take photos of photos. Redundent isn’t it.