Splendor in the Lemongrass

Splendor in the Lemongrass

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

Ah, the smell of freshly cut lemongrass — there’s nothing like it!

Commonly used in Thai cuisine, lemongrass has a taste that is uniquely different from lemon juice.

But how do you use it in cooking? In this video, I explain how to […]

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Gingered Carrot Ice Cream

Gingered Carrot Ice Cream

S.O. and I had the loveliest time dining at our friend Lynn’s last week. Lynn just loves to “put on the dog” when it comes to fixing a good meal. Back in the day, she worked at a junior high school as a Home Economics teacher. So preparing […]

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Fresh Blueberry Sweet Corn Ice Cream

Blueberry Sweet Corn Ice Cream

I entertained a lovely group of nice young ladies (grades 5-9) at a fine arts camp this week, and at the end of my presentation, one of them asked how long it takes me to compose a piece of music.

I said it varies.

Sometimes […]

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Orange Cups

Orange Cups

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

What is it about fruit that lends itself so nicely to being a serving vessel?

Can it be that God blessed fruit with the most wonderfully bright color scheme?

Just crack me open a stunning watermelon, split apart a succulent honeydew, or […]

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Orange Cardamom Pistachio Ice Cream (Sandwiches)

Orange Cardamom Pistachio Ice Cream (Sandwiches)

…and The Tale of a Woman, a Motorcycle and one heck of a Thunderstorm

Last week, I rode the bike to yoga, as I often do. Toward the end of class, a woman came in to tell us that a huge storm was coming our way, with damaging winds and hail. […]

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6 Sensational 4th of July Recipes

6 Sensational 4th of July Recipes

Light the fireworks, tune up the marching bands and slap on the red white and blue, because it’s America’s birthday!

Here are a few summertime recipes that are perfect for any 4th of July cookout. Click on each title to get the full recipe –

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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Parfait

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Parfait by Jazzy Gourmet

As a kid, I was not a rhubarb fan.

Heck, what am I saying. As an ADULT, I was never a rhubarb fan.

Anything that requires copious amounts of sugar in order to just be edible didn’t seem appealing to me. And when I did […]

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Strawberry Apricot Swirl Ice Cream

Strawberry Apricot Swirl Ice Cream by Jazzy Gourmet

I’m warning all of us now, I might just have to go a little ice cream slap happy this summer. Some of us may recall that I got a new ice cream maker awhile back, after thwarting off the purchase because I was afraid I’d eat too much ice […]

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8 Great Memorial Day Recipes

8 Great Memorial Day Recipes by Jazzy Gourmet

Fire up the grill, crank up the ice cream maker and start slathering the BBQ sauce, because it’s time to celebrate Memorial Day!

Here are a few recipes that are perfect for any Memorial Day gathering:

Lasagna Burger: Good-quality meats and […]

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Ice Cream Tips

Ice Cream Tips

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

As luck would have it, I am still down with this crummy bug that has kicked my butt royally. Both strep and flu tests came back negative, so I was handed a prescription for Tamiflu and sent on my not-so-merry way. When I asked if the Tamiflu […]

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