Rememberence of Those Goods Days With Friends Over Coffee

Recipes~Decorating~ Rememberence of Goods Days With Friends Over Coffee

Many a good day was spent with friends over coffee and cake. Just like the Golden Girls we had our cheesecake moments too. There were stories of ALL kinds.

It all started in Germany, I was born in a little house on the Freudenberg Hills. The war had been over for several years and people were settling in to a time of new growth, and prosperity. As an Army Brat we traveled a lot but, I was never as Happy as I was in that little old house. It was a short bus ride or an adventurous walk to the River Rhine, where we would stroll along the tree lined colonnade amongst the ducks, and swans the smell of spring flowers perfuming the mid day air. We would pause for a late lunch at outdoor cafes and watch as people leisurely sailed their boats down the river. On late afternoons we would enjoy the coffee houses, were we would enjoy coffee and the most sumptuous cakes and pastries. On hot summer days I would enjoy my favorite lemon ice cream. Even today if I think on it I can still taste the tart, sweet flavor.

This little bog is to be dedicated to just that. Coffee, Conversation and Sumptuous cake recipes. So I hope you will all join me, and share your stories of days gone by, and recipes old or new, shared by some one today or passed down from generation to generation. Love to you All, Micki

Friday, May 13, 2011

Papaya Italian Ice



Ingredients
  • 1 cup  sugar
  • 2   fresh papayas or mangoes (about 1 pound total), peeled, seeded, and cut up or 1 26-ounce jar refrigerated sliced papaya or mango, drained
  • 2 tablespoons  lemon juice
  • 1 cup  warm water
Directions
1. In a 2-cup measure stir sugar into warm water until dissolved. In a blender container or food processor bowl combine half of the sugar mixture, half of the fruit, and half of the lemon juice. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Remove. Repeat.
2. Freeze in a 2-quart ice cream freezer according to manufacturer's directions. (Or, pour into a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Cover; freeze for 4 to 5 hours or until almost firm. Break into chunks. Transfer to a chilled large mixer bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed about 2 minutes or until fluffy. Return to cold pan. Cover; freeze 6 hours or until firm. Makes 1 quart (8 servings).
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