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A Summery Sunday Treat

by gidget food

We’ve finally been having some summer weather around here! “Sunny San Diego” is known for its May Gray and June Gloom, but the pesky marine layer has persisted through most of July as well, here on the coast. I’m sure hoping for a hot, sunny August. For me, warm weather is the best. I get [...]

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Chocolate Ice Cream… With Real California Milk

by gidget family

I’m really excited and thankful for the opportunity to be celebrating National Ice Cream Month (!!!) here on Gidget Goes Home. The California Milk Advisory Board chose me to blog about the fun family ritual of making homemade ice cream. My loyal readers all know how much I love homemade ice cream! I’ve been searching [...]

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Sunday Treat: Blueberry Honey Homemade Ice Cream

by gidget ice cream

My first batch didn’t come out so good. It was flaky and didn’t have a very creamy texture, even though it tasted creamy, which was weird. But this version shouldn’t disappoint. I went for the classic custard-style ice cream, because I’ve had better results with it in the past and it paid off. Since then, [...]

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Gettin’ a Little Homemade

by gidget food

What’s going on in the Gidget household, you ask? Both kids are quiet for one thing (have I mentioned what a lifesaver LeapPad is?) after a not-so-pleasant grocery run. We did have a lovely morning at our new favorite place, though, the San Diego Botanical Garden. Oh, and the photo above is from our blueberry [...]

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Christmas Traditions: Creative Gift-Giving

by gidget faith

There’s a lot of talk about gift giving these days, to do or not to do Santa, homemade or store-bought, a lot or a little… Here’s a little glance at how we do it (or rather, are going to do it as some of this is new for us this year). For starters, we aren’t [...]

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It’s the Absolute Ultimate!! #13~ My Favorite Recipe for the Holidays

by gidget food

Banana (Nut) Chocolate Chip Bread This is a family recipe that I make and give away every Christmas. Everyone seems to love it so it’s a great homemade gift. Here are a few notes to go along with the recipe: I store up my too-brown bananas in the freezer so I always have them ready. [...]

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