Family Foodies

Banana Ice Cream and Blackberry Sauce deliciousness:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqX5vhXerLk

Yummy!!!

With July 4th rounding the corner, and summer sunshine bursting into every nook and cranny of my house – it’s time to think about Picnics and Barbecues!!!

These are some of the best moments of summer and certainly bring a ton of fun without a lot of effort!  Get togethers with family & friends – grilled hot dogs, sausages, chicken, or hamburgers – kiddie pools and popsicles – fireflies and fireworks – all leading up to The Grand Finale:

DESSERT!

Here’s a list of enticing desserts and sweet summer treats that you should consider for your next family reunion, picnic, or backyard barbecue:

One of my all time FAVORITE desserts is bread pudding!  Thanks to having had family in the restaurant business for many years, we’ve got some AMAZING recipes.

I’m proud to share “Mother’s Bread Pudding” from the world famous Mother’s Restaurant in New Orleans–a family tradition.

From my kitchen, to yours!

(This recipe has a high yield…so make it as is for entertaining or if you’ve got a BIG family.  If not, then you’ll want to scale it back to 1/4.)