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Welcome to Simple Fare, Fairly Simple. This is a place for me to post recipes of all kinds...along with other miscellaneous fodder from my so-called life here in the south. Who knows what you will find here. Could be anything from my husband...known as IT Guy...to my kids and beautiful grandbabies that are growing up way too fast right before my eyes. But...mostly this will be a place for food. I hope you'll see something you like and if you decide to try something from the list...leave me a comment and let me know!



Saturday, April 19, 2014

Tutti-Frutti Ice Cream

In honor of the 4th of July...and also just because I want to share...here's a delicious homemade ice cream that's different than the normal vanilla. This is a recipe that's been in our family for years. It's from my husband's aunt and is a family favorite. The original recipe called for just 2 cups of cream and whole milk instead of half & half...but I like a creamier texture as opposed to an icy one. I also used just 2 cups of sugar and that gave the ice cream a slightly tart flavor so if you want yours sweeter, just add an extra cup of sugar. However you decide to make it...just make it!! You won't regret it!!

Tutti-Frutti Ice Cream

1 quart heavy whipping cream
2 – 3 cups sugar
2 packages of regular Strawberry Kool-Aid
1 large can crushed pineapple (undrained)
1 24-ounce container frozen sweetened strawberries
5 – 6 mashed bananas
Half & Half

In a 1 gallon ice cream freezer, mix together the whipping cream, sugar and Kool-Aid. Add the pineapple, strawberries and bananas. Mix well and add half & half to fill line. Freeze according to your freezer’s directions.


Here are all of our little friends...ready to be joined together into a swirl of happiness.
Here are all of our little friends...ready to be joined together into a swirl of happiness.
See how happy they are?
See how happy they are?
Churning....churning...churning....
Churning....churning...churning....
Mmmmm.....ready to be enjoyed!
Mmmmm.....ready to be enjoyed!

Pineapple Mango Salsa

This stuff is so good. I really don't have anything to add. It's just SO good.

Pineapple-Mango Salsa



1 fresh pineapple - diced
1 fresh mango - diced
1 small finely chopped red onion
1 (or 2) diced, seeded jalapeno
1 lime, juiced
3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
dash kosher salt
dash sugar

Combine all ingredients and let set for a few hours. Munch with warm tortilla chips. SO addictive!


Couldn't you dive right in?
Couldn't you dive right in?

Couldn't you dive right in?
Couldn't you dive right in?