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July - National Ice Cream Month!

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan made July National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month, July 21 this year, as National Ice Cream Day.

He recognized ice cream as a fun and nutritious food that is enjoyed by a full 90% of the nation's population. In the proclamation, President Reagan called for all people of the United States to observe these events with "appropriate ceremonies and activities."

Learn how to make wonderful homemade ice cream for your family and friends.


Easy Chocolate Ice Cream (Machine-Free Ice Cream)



Homemade Chocolate Custard Ice Cream

Homemade Vanilla Custard Ice Cream
 

Strawberry Ice Cream
Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

 

 

Easy Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe
(No Cook Ice Cream)
 

 

 

More delicious Ice Cream, Sorbet, Granita, and Gelato Recipes recipes.

Learn how easy it is to use an Electric Ice Cream Maker to make your homemade ice creams, gelatos, and sorbets.


History of Ice Creams:
History of Baked Alaska
History of Ice Cream and Ices
History of Ice Cream Cone
History of Ice Cream Sundae

 


Great American Eats! 

Learn the story of what Americans eat and why. Many people thank that American food has become homogenized and nationalized, but the following articles, history, and recipes show that regional cuisine is very much alive. It has expanded to include new and exciting foods and dishes that we now call our own.

Check out favorite American Regional Foods and the History of Favorite Foods.

Smoked Brisket


Smoked Brisket - How To Smoke A Brisket

Brisket is the meat of choice for barbecuing in the great state of Texas. In fact, it is considered the "National Dish of Texas." Smoking a brisket takes a lot of time and effort - but it is well worth the time as the final results are nothing less than spectacular!

As you research and talk to people about smoking methods for brisket, you’ll find varying opinions about the proper way to smoke a brisket. My son-in-law loves to smoke a brisket, and after much practice, he has developed his tried and true technique for a tender, juicy brisket. Check it out!


Great cooks use a cooking thermometer as their guide - NOT a clock.
 

Cooking and Meat ThermometerLearn how to read and use an Internal Meat and Cooking Thermometer.

Cooking thermometers take the guesswork out of cooking, as they measures the internal temperature of your cooked meat, poultry, seafood, baked goods, and/or casseroles, to assure that a safe temperature has been reached, harmful bacteria have been destroyed, and your food is cook perfectly.

Always follow internal cooking temperatures to be safe!

A cooking or meat thermometer should not be a "sometime thing." A cooking thermometer can be used for all foods, not just meat. It measures the internal temperature of your cooked meat, poultry, seafood, breads, baked goods, and/or casseroles to assure that a safe temperature has been reached and that harmful bacteria (like certain strains of Salmonella and E. Coli O 157:H7) have been destroyed.


Did You Know?

Quick Breads - 200 degrees F.
93 degrees C.

Yeast Breads - 200 to 210 degrees F.
93 to 99 degrees C.

Cakes/Cupcakes - 205 to 209 degrees F.
93 to 98 degrees C.

Cheesecakes - 150 degrees F.
65 degrees C.

Fruit Pies (Blueberry, Blackberry, etc.) - 175 degrees F.
79 degrees C.

Crème Brulee - 175 degrees F.
79 degrees C.

Potatoes (baked) - 210 to 212 degrees F.
98 to 100 degrees C.

Learn more about internal cooking temperatures and check out my Internal Temperature Cooking Charts

 

 


Monthly Columnists:



Lea SchneiderLea Schneider is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers and the Association of Food Journalists. Check out all of Lea Schneider's helpful Organizing Kitchens, Pantries, Menus and Meals columns.
 

Silver Organizing Keeps the Shine
If you like to cook, then there is a good chance you like to entertain. I’m on board with you! I love to do both. That means we both probably own some silver. I bet you were excited by the cooking and entertaining theme of this article until I mentioned silver? As pretty as silver is, talking about it elicits sighs because somewhere you’ve got some tarnish lurking about.

 



Ellen Easton is an afternoon tea authority, author, lecturer, and consultant. Ellen shares her expert knowledge on tea and tea parties. Check out all of Ellen Easton's Tea Travels articles and recipes.


History and Protocols of Napkins
For over six hundred years, the European culture of using table napkins has, in fact, been an evolutionary process. What is now a custom, taken for granted, is actually a tradition rich in ceremony, etiquette and history.
 



 

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S'mores - How to make S'mores

This American classic is everyone's favorite childhood treat!
If your children haven't tasted them yet, then you need to make sure to bring the right stuff to make them for your next camping trip, because they are missing out on an American classic.

S'mores

There is no "right" way to make a S'more. Anyway you like it, is the right way. This recipe is one that has been passed down through years of family and scout camps.

Learn how to make everyone's favorite S'mores:  Campfire S'mores - Oven S'mores - Microwave S'mores