BIZZY BAKES

What do you do when you have leftover blueberries and cantaloupe?  My answer would be, make a fruit salad.  That sounded like a wonderful idea so I did a search for cantaloupe recipes.  Why, I did not search for a cantaloupe fruit salad is beyond me.  Cantaloupe recipes brought all kinds of interesting combinations for a variety of different presentations. The minute, I saw cantaloupe cake, I knew what I was doing.  I am sure, this leaves you, scratching your head.  Is it just me, or have you heard or eaten a cantaloupe baked good?  If not, it is time to try something new. Cantaloupe Cake  ( adapted from CD  Kitchen) Serves/Makes : 10    |    Ingredients: 1/2 cup oil 1 1/4 cup sugar 3 eggs 2 cups self-rising flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup fresh cantaloupe, cut into large chunks 1 cup blueberries Method: In food processor, blend cantal...

I have been yapping about making ice cream and I went as far as buying the heavy cream, for it.  Today, I stopped procrastinating and made some.  Ice cream is easy enough to make; I can't imagine why I was putting it off.  It is also creamy and delicious and I wanted some in this hot weather. I think, the issue was the flavor.  Hubby and I have different tastes in ice cream.  I would take chocolate marshmallow or mint chocolate chip as first choice.  He would take vanilla or strawberry. Being logical, I made cantaloupe ice cream and we did both love it.  Next time cherry vanilla..... Cantaloupe Ice Dream adapted from servingicecream.com Prep Time: 15 minutes  Chill Time: 1 hour   Ice Cream Maker Time: Approximately 25-30 minutes  Servings: Ten 1/2 cup servings   Cantaloupe 1 ripe cantaloupe 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup sugar Ice Cream Base 1 cup milk 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 cups heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla ...