For as much as I love strawberry ice cream (and strawberry milkshakes even more!), this is the first time that I’ve ever made it on my own. Because, really, who could pass up these gorgeous strawberries: So, I decided now was the time to have a go at strawberry. When I’m making a new flavor, unless I’m following an exact […]
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What’s Your Favorite Homemade Ice Cream Flavor
Happy 4th of July, everyone! I’ll be posting the first recipe tomorrow afternoon, but because we aim to please here on Simply Stated, I want to know what your favorite ice cream flavor is. The flavor with the most requests will be featured here as the reader’s choice recipe later in the month. So leave your favorite flavor in the […]
Welcome to National Ice Cream Month, Real Simple Style
Last week on the Real Simple Facebook page (you’re a fan, right?), we alluded to the fact that we had something fun planned to celebrate National Ice Cream Month. Well, here’s the big reveal—for the month of July I’ll be blogging all about homemade ice cream—including recipes for classic and unexpected flavors, homemade ice cream toppings, and visits from some […]
D.I.Y. Kentucky Derby Party Ideas
If you can’t head “off to the races,” you might as well bring the races to your living room. Whether you plan to have friends over for an informal get-together or have a quiet afternoon enjoying the derby with your family, some of these festive DIY projects are fairly irresistible.
Hat
If you admired the sea of beautiful hats at Royal Wedding, you’re in luck because the Kentucky Derby continues that tradition. Big, bold sunhats are a Derby essential. Women’s hats are typically wide-brimmed and embellished with flowers, bows and ribbon. While store-bought hats are lovely, they can be pricey! Luckily, DailyCandy has an easy tutorial to create your own less expensive headpiece. I love their simple hat, but I’d opt to hot glue a few flowers on to the ribbon as well.
How to Save a Cracked Piecrust
When you’re making a pie from scratch, few things are more frustrating than a cracked crust that won’t seem to mend. But you can still save your pie crust, and all it takes is a little bit of water and sugar.
Keep reading to find out how to repair your crust.
Gluten-Free Recipes for Your Favorite Cookies
It seems like everyone is trying to go gluten-free these days. More and more people are diagnosed with celiac disease, have a gluten sensitivity, or just claim to feel better when they cut gluten out of their diets. Here’s the latest cookbook to address the gluten-free craze: Luane Kohnke’s Gluten-Free Cookies, which features 50 recipes for everything from sugar cookies to lemon squares to biscotti. Using ingredients like rice flour, potato starch, and tapioca flour, she offers tasty alternatives for favorite baked goods that would otherwise be off-limits.
