Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream

Strawberry season is upon us! What better way to celebrate than with some delicious ice cream? This is a creamy, rich ice cream with a load of roasted strawberry goodness. The caramel notes from the strawberries makes this the perfect way to transition into summer!

Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream (Makes about 1 quart)
1 cup Milk
2 cups Heavy Cream
1/2 cup Sugar
1 pinch Salt
6 eggs
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 package Strawberries
1/4 cup Sugar

1. Prepare an ice cream base. Do this by placing milk, cream, sugar, and salt into a pot.
2. Whisk the eggs in a large, heat-proof bowl.
3. When the liquid in the pot comes to a boil, slowly whisk it into the eggs. Then, pour it back into the pot.
4. Whisk it on medium heat until the mixture thickens, and coats the back of a spoon.
5. Immediately pour it through a strainer into a clean bowl. Stir in vanilla.
6. Allow the mixture to cool.
7. Place strawberries and sugar into a casserole dish.
8. Roast in the oven at 350 degrees F until soft and mushy. Turn every 5 minutes or so to prevent burning.
9. Once the strawberries are done, allow to cool, mash with a fork, and then add into the ice cream base.
10. Prepare your ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions and spin the ice cream to a soft-serve stage.
11. Place into a freezer safe, airtight container and allow to harden for at least 3 hours in the freezer.
12. Allow to thaw slightly before scooping into a frozen bowl  or cone and serving.
 

School is out for a lot of students- and many of my friends are graduating! Congrats to everyone who has graduated/is graduating this year; hooray for the end of finals for current students; and keep on trekking on for those already in the working world... Let's all take a break with some delici-owh-so ice cream :)

And of course we can't forget about our mothers! I am extremely grateful for both my moms. My biological mom has been an essential part of my life, and influenced me greatly with my passion and excitement for food (both making and eating, haha). She's always there when I need, and supported me in my decisions. She makes the most delicious food in the world, and always fills it with her generous love. My stepmom hasn't known me all of my life, but she's been a really great role model, loving mother, and provider to me as well. She's got a big heart and loves me and Josh as her own, and I respect her so much for it :) Here's to being thankful and celebrating our mothers!

Berry Mint Mojito

A couple of weeks ago, I catered a bloggers brunch with some of Atlanta's top style bloggers at Lululemon. It was great to experience catering for the women, and it was awesome to be able to see their smiling faces upon eating the food.

One of the most popular items on the brunch buffet was the berry mint mojito! It's a beautiful summery drink that boasts fruity, refreshing flavors. It's easy to make, and makes a beautiful presentation to any guests you serve it to. The cocktail is very light, refreshing, and delicious!

Berry Mint Mojito (Makes 6)
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Water
8 Mint Leaves
6 oz White Rum
Strawberries
Raspberries
Blueberries
Blackberries
1 liter Sparkling Water

1. In a small pot, bring the sugar and water to a boil.
2. Tear the mint leaves a couple of times and add to the sugar solution.
3. Allow the sugar solution to cool completely. Then, strain into a vessel, such as a jar, to pour into glasses. Place the vessel with the solution into the fridge to make it cold.
4. Place a couple of each berry into the bottom of a highball glass with about an ounce of rum and an ounce of the sugar solution.
5. Use a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to muddle the berries into the rum and sugar solution.
6. Add sparkling water to fill the glass, and add a few ice cubes to keep cold.
7. Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve immediately.

Not only is this drink simple and quick to make, it is entertaining to watch! It's a great way to spruce up a party- and show off your excellent bartending skills ;)

Now, for the brunch recap! This was actually my first delici-owh-so catered event, and it was actually pretty successful! The ladies seemed to enjoy the food, and the space was very well made for the type of event that Lululemon was hosting. At the brunch, people discussed visions and goals, which actually made me think about some that I have for this blog. This blog started out as a simple way to share my passion for food, and expand on it by honing my photography skills, and sharpening my writing skills. Of course, I will always have more to learn, but I think over the past year I've been developing more of a vision for myself as a blogger, but also as a professional. I hope to continue to be able to touch people's lives through my love of food, but in a more tangible way- through catering for them! I hope to get into doing desserts for small weddings and small events like this! I think this brunch was a small step to developing delici-owh-so as a brand. Still, there's much to plan and look into before I can make any of those goals a reality. Although that description sounds pretty vague, I hope it keeps all the readers on edge for what's to come! Anyways, here are some pictures from the brunch!

Spinach, Heirloom Tomato, and Goat Cheese Frittata

This frittata was very light, fluffy, and healthy! A perfect brunch option for any vegetarians out there!

Bacon Cheddar Biscuits- recipe here!

These biscuits are flaky, flavorful, and scream southern comfort! Simple and delicious!

French Toast with Orange Anglaise and Mixed Berries (Left); Desserts (Right)- Nectarine Mint Macarons, Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookies, Blueberry Muffins (click items for recipes!)

The macarons were the biggest hit for this event- and the recipe is posted on the blog! Be sure to check it out :)

Mimosa (left); Berry Mint Mojito (right)

These were very popular drink items that went perfectly for an afternoon brunch! :)

Photo By Futuristic Vintage

Me with the buffet :)

If you'd like your event to be delici-owh-so- catered, check out the box to the right! You can leave messages and ask about having your event catered by delici-owh-so! Not only do I cater brunches, but you can also special order custom macarons!