{Pre Summer Treat - Watermelon Sorbet Recipe}

Although the summer solstice is not yet upon us,  all Arizonians know far too well that summer begins a little early around these parts. And even though we may be less then thrilled about the rise in temperature... all that really means to me is, it's time for delicious cold treats! I consider my ice cream maker to be one of my best friends, and it earns a permanent place on my counter top for the summer months. I seriously want to hug the person who invented ice cream and all other yummy counterparts!!!


This recipe is so so simple and it is to DIE for! I was in pure bliss with every spoonful I ate, trust me...unless you are a crazy person who does not like watermelon, you will love this recipe.

Watermelon Sorbet  (adapted from A Sweet Chef)
Ingredients:
1¼ cup sugar
1¼ water
6-7 cups fresh seedless watermelon chunks (about half of the melon)
3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
(note: I only had lemons on hand and was in no mood to run to the market for limes, lemons work just as well :)

Directions:
 In a medium saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved (do not stir). Place in a bowl to completely cool.
Put the watermelon chunks and the lime into a blender or food processor. Pulse about 20 times to chop the melon and then process until the watermelon is completely pureed. Press the watermelon through a fine mesh strainer to remove the seeds and any extra pulp. Combine with the cooled sugar syrup. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Pour the watermelon mixture into the freezer bowl of your ice cream maker. Mix until the sorbet has thickened, approximately 25-35 minutes.  The sorbet will have soft serve texture. You can enjoy right away or put the sorbet into an airtight container and place in the freezer until firm for about 2 hours.

Now go put it on your culinary calendar to do list!

I made mine this past Sunday night so I could spoil my friends at our Memorial Day get together

 Complete success!

As much as I love a long weekend, I'm so grateful for what the day really represents, for the men and women who have and will someday serve our country...THANK YOU! Also, for my two little brothers..who are not so little anymore, so proud of them and to be a Marine Sister.
Hoping you all had a wonderful, safe, and (of course) scrumptious :) Memorial Day weekend.

Cheers!

Recent Happenings

Blogging once a week is harder then I thought it was going to be. It's not that I don't have anything to blog about.....it's just finding the time. In fact I have been keeping a list on hand of all the fun things I want to post, and whenever a new idea pops into my noggin, I jot that down as well. Recipes and tutorials are coming people, I promise!! Frankly I'm just surprised I made it through the last week alive with everything that was on my plate. I am very grateful for all the business and sweet clients that have come my way, but I'm pretty sure I emerged  this week looking like one of the zombies from The Walking Dead! Aw... I just love that show! But enough of zombies, at least for now anyways.....
I managed to snap photos of most of my orders this week so I hope you don't mind a photo overload 

I put that last photo in in an almost unrelated note.... my husband used my computer to snoop around in my Pinterest account to find a little something to surprise me with. It's a baking timer, so it is kinda related :)  What a sweet husband I have!

Cake

Happy Tuesday! I want to share with you this funny video to give you a little giggle for the day. And it just happens to be on one of my favorite topics.... CAKE!

Ahh, I just love that. Good clean comedy and laughing, a great start to any day! Now that we all have cake on our mind, here is a look at some recent work

This last cake was one that I made and ate just for fun. Let me tell ya, it's been a long time since I've made a cake for just my household. I need to do it more often! I was in the mood to make a flavor I have never made before, so I turned to one of my handy dandy cookbooks. Well actually THIS is just not any cookbook, it is quickly become one of my favorites! This recipe was the Billie's Italian Cream Cake. Umm.... to. die. for!! That is all I have to say. OK maybe I have more to say... this cake is amazing! Cream cheese, coconut, pecans..... whats not to love about that combination! I plan on making it again real soon, but in cupcake form. If you have the cookbook, make it! If you don't have the cookbook, buy it and then make it :)

Cheers