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A Pinch of Joy

Eat Healthy, Do it Yourself, Live Well, Have Fun.

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Peanut Butter and Banana Ice Cream

Peanut Butter and Banan Ice Cream - A Pinch of Joy

What do you do with a bag of bananas?   Make Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream!  One of the little groceries in town is a great place to find unexpected bargains.  Last time I was there, they had just set out bags of perfect golden yellow bananas.  I brought one of the bags home with me.  Since none of the bananas were over ripe, I figured I would have time to research recipes.   Here’s the first recipe I made: Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream is simple – and supper delicious.  Cut up four bananas and freeze till firm.  Put frozen bananas in food processor, add the other two ingredients.  It does not matter if the peanut butter is creamy or chunky.  Any kind of milk will work.  Spin until mixed.  Freeze again.  Yum!   Hint: Forget using the blender.  You’ll end up with a frozen glob above ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Candy & Sweets

Toffee Butter Brickle Ice Cream

Toffee Butter Brickle Ice Cream - A Pinch of Joy

Toffee Butter Brickle Ice Cream – a perfect way to celebrate almost anything.  This year it was the star of the ice cream spread on Independence Day.  Every  July 4, sister Bee and family host a Big Bash.  Family, friends, neighbors start trooping up the drive in early evening laden with food and drinks.  Pete has a pile of things for the grill and plenty of fireworks on hand.  Then a friend roars up with another pickup load in his specially made fireworks launcher.  The neighbor across the street is in competition with them both.  After potluck dinner, they will be lighting up the sky for hours.  Until 11:55.  Everything comes to a halt, brooms and containers roll out of the garage and everything is cleaned spick and span before midnight.  It is truly a festival! Somewhere in the ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Cakes, Pies and More, Desserts

Witch’s Brew

Witch's Brew aka Cider Smoothie -- A Pinch of Joy

Witches Brew tastes like – well, think apple pie and ice cream through a straw – perfect autumn goodness.  Without the food coloring, it is worth serving at a gathering such as a fall shower or small get together. Add red, orange or green food coloring and it’s Halloween without a doubt.  A two son mom is always looking for gross – but not too gross and definitely not gory – Halloween ideas. Food that looks gross but tastes great – that’s a win-win! Hence the choice of green food coloring :-) Costume ideas – no problem. There are very definite ideas, usually decided weeks in advance. Sometimes it is a challenge to make those ideas come to life, like the cartoon character that must look exactly like the tv show.  Other years, easy peasy, like the soldier which means pulling dad’s Army ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Beverages, Halloween

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Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!

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