My husband and I love to have a late evening treat before we call it a day. Our Peach Fizz is one of those very special treats that we enjoy. This is like a very thick peach shake or malt, some might even say a smoothie, we call it a Peach Fizz. We like to make this treat with fresh peaches when they are in season and of course it has some of our favorite ice cream in the recipe. We have been know to have this treat even for breakfast, whenever you serve it is perfectly delicious!

My friends Jennifer and Sandra are enjoying a cup of my Holiday Punch. I have been making my Holiday Punch for many years. I was a newly wed the first holiday season that I made the punch. We didn't have slow cooker's then so we just kept it warm in a stock pot on the stove, then we would pour it up into a pretty tea pot to serve. It is the kind of punch that I can keep some on hand when friends drop by to say hello over the holidays and it is great to serve for large or small gatherings.  I had a small informal gathering for our Study Group and they all wanted the recipe for the Holiday Punch, and I promised to share with them and what better way than to share with all of you!

When it is hot outside there is nothing better than to sit in the late evening and enjoy a refreshing Watermelon Lemonade Float. We love watermelon and as most of you know my husband has to have his Ice Cream every evening. This is a great float that is easy to put together and has a great combination of flavors. (Be sure and put an extra dip of Ice Cream, and why not?) Rest a while and enjoy!

Juicing is very popular today and a healthy way to have your fruits and vegetables, so the folks over at Williams-Sonoma are having Juice Week. I love going to the garden gathering a few herbs and vegetables then making a nice glass of juice. I have made a very different juice for you to try today, it really is "Not Your Average Juice", and certainly not for the faint of heart. Part of the ingredients came from our winter garden and the Pickled Tabasco Peppers come from summer canning. Pickled Tabasco Juice with Spinach and Apple

My Granddaughter Lauren and Great Granddaughter Ella June have been at the cottage for a summer visit and we spent some fun times in the kitchen.  Lauren made us her special Jar Smoothie several times while she was here and we just love her recipe.  It is very refreshing and just loaded with wonderful fruits and vegetables. It is ready to serve in no time and served in cute little Mason Jars ready to transport outside to the patio.  Of course if you prefer it can be served in a pretty glass with a sprig of mint, either way it is awesome! Lauren's Jar Smoothie Miz Helen's Kitchen Lauren Simonsen Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cup blueberries 2 cups strawberries, stemed and huled 1 handful spinach 1 banana 1/2 apple 1 cup plain yogurt or 1 cup peach yogurt 3/4 cup milk or 3/4 cup coconut milk 3 tablespoon Chia seeds 4 or 5 ice cubes Directions Combine all the ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth.  Pour into jars or glasses...

It is so nice to have a great pitcher of cold Lemonade waiting for  you after working in the garden.  It is refreshing  just to sit on the porch relax and visit with you  for a bit and enjoy a nice cold glass of lemonade. Ice Cold Strawberry Mint Lemonade