So you find a fabulous charm pack (42 - 5" squares) that you just love. What can I make with this you ask? For some people it is pretty simple to take the size of the square (5") take off the seam allowance (1/4" on each side) times the number of squares (42) to figure out what your total area will be or how many charm packs you need for a finished product. But for those of us that like to rush through things, don't have a specific pattern in mind, or would rather do it backwards - choose the fabric and then figure out what to make with it. Here is my on going list of what you can make with a charm pack(s):
1 Charm Pack:
♥ 2- 18" Patchwork Pillow covers and 1- 27" X 27" patchwork table topper or wall hanging (tops only)
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Cantaloupe Sherbet
This week, the weather here is strange. It is humid and cooler than normal - in the 80's (considering last week we had 110!) This morning it was even sprinkling. Strange.
Last week, my DH came home with a box of cantaloupes. And when I say box, I mean straight from the packing house, super fresh. Which is good because my DH and kids LOVE the stuff. But they don't all fit in the fridge, and after a few days I need to find something creative to do with them before they go bad. Also, and my DH would completely disagree with me on this one, a whole box of canaloupes sitting in the kitchen does not make your house smell as good as you might think. ;)
So, after looking through my collection of cookbooks and finding nothing except some fruit salad recipes I turned to the internet. Voila - a recipe I think my kids and DH will love - Cantaloupe Sherbet. Yum! And they did - love it.
Here is the recipe from www.justfruitrecipes.com . I ended up doubling it after I made the first batch because it only filled my ice cream maker half way. Besides, I had plenty of cantaloupes to use.
Cantaloupe Sherbet
1 med. Cantaloupe; peeled, seeded and cubed
2Tbs Lemon Juice
1/2 C Sugar
1/4 C Honey
3C Milk (I used Lactaid 2%)
1/2 tsp Vanilla
In blender or food processor fitted with metal blade, puree cantaloupe and lemon juice. In a large bowl, conbine sugar, honey and milk. Add pureed cantaloupe mixture and vanilla. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour into ice cream canister. Freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. Makes about 2 quarts.
And this is what we ended up with. A lot of cantaloupe sherbet! I have no doubt, though, it will not go to waste!
Last week, my DH came home with a box of cantaloupes. And when I say box, I mean straight from the packing house, super fresh. Which is good because my DH and kids LOVE the stuff. But they don't all fit in the fridge, and after a few days I need to find something creative to do with them before they go bad. Also, and my DH would completely disagree with me on this one, a whole box of canaloupes sitting in the kitchen does not make your house smell as good as you might think. ;)
So, after looking through my collection of cookbooks and finding nothing except some fruit salad recipes I turned to the internet. Voila - a recipe I think my kids and DH will love - Cantaloupe Sherbet. Yum! And they did - love it.
Here is the recipe from www.justfruitrecipes.com . I ended up doubling it after I made the first batch because it only filled my ice cream maker half way. Besides, I had plenty of cantaloupes to use.
Cantaloupe Sherbet
1 med. Cantaloupe; peeled, seeded and cubed
2Tbs Lemon Juice
1/2 C Sugar
1/4 C Honey
3C Milk (I used Lactaid 2%)
1/2 tsp Vanilla
In blender or food processor fitted with metal blade, puree cantaloupe and lemon juice. In a large bowl, conbine sugar, honey and milk. Add pureed cantaloupe mixture and vanilla. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour into ice cream canister. Freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. Makes about 2 quarts.
And this is what we ended up with. A lot of cantaloupe sherbet! I have no doubt, though, it will not go to waste!
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