Simply Hil

About a week ago I came across this revolutionary way to make ice cream without an ice cream maker.  Wha?? Seriously?  The kicker is that this method of making ice cream is delicious.  It's so creamy and smooth... we were dying over the texture the first time we made it.  I decided to be brave and make up my own recipe.  It is basically a knock off of Coldstone's Cookie Doughn't Ya Want Some (one of my favorites).  But let me tell you folks, it turned out even better than the real thing.  You are going to want to make this ice cream soon.  Like, tonight.  Or better yet right now. Warning: this is not a bathing suit season approved food.  unless of course you are like me and realize food is much more enjoyable than looking good at the pool. First, we are going to start with the "base" of our no-ice-cream-maker-needed ice cream.  You want to start with two bowls.  One of which will contain 2 cups of whipping cream, thoroughl...

Remember my unforgettable experience with Mr. Justin Hackworth for his 30 Stranger's project back in April?  Well, I am here to tell you that the exhibit for this awesome project is going on right now in the Harold B. Lee Library on campus at BYU in Provo.  It will be for the entire month of July.  I would highly recommend going and taking a peek before the end of the month if you are in the area. This Friday, July 15th at 6:00pm is the opening gala for the exhibit .  Justin recently announced something totally awesome that will make this night just that more special.  At 7:30pm Friday night there will be essay readings about motherhood from some pretty amazing women.  Women like Stephanie Nielson , Brooke Benton , Carina Hoskinsson , Molly Jackson and even Justin's wife Amy.  The night will not disappoint! I am trying my hardest to make it work so that I can be there.  The hubs and I have conflicting schedules for the weekend (which...