Homemade It's-It Ice Cream Sandwich

Homemade It's-It Ice Cream Sandwich

If you've ever lived in California or visited you're probably familiar with San Francisco's own  It's-it ice cream sandwich. A scoop of vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two oatmeal cookies and smothered in chocolate. It's absolutely fabulous. 

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My Own Fruit Pie

My Own Fruit Pie

You know how you love pie? But it's not so easy to transport? LIke say… while hiking? I got to thinking about an upcoming hike and here I am making hand fruit pies. I've made pies before and tarts, but I gotta say I love this new form of pie! These will be so easy to bring along for a picnic.

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Sweet Pea Crostini

Sweet Pea Crostini

I'm back from an east coast trip visiting family and friends and no doubt it had been too long. It felt great to reconnect. This was our first trip out of California since we moved here nearly 2 years ago. California is BIG so even as we've traveled hundreds and hundreds of miles over the past 2 years, we were still in CA. Quite different than the east coast where a 1 hour drive can take you through 3 different states

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Apricot Frozen Yogurt

Apricot Frozen Yogurt

Here it is June already, warmer weather in many places, not exactly warm here in SF (65° + blustery Pacific winds = cold) but no reason not to try out some frozen yogurt. I found a couple recipes, here and here, both of which referenced David Lebovitz Perfect Scoop book

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