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Chunky Strawberry Chocolate Ice Cream

I have to confess that I made this ice cream while we were in Costa Rica. I meant to post it for Valentine's Day last year, but... some pretty big life changes happened and my blog had to be put aside for a while. Now, I am slowly getting back into blogging and hope to share several recipes that have been sitting in my files since we moved to Honduras. 

Now, first out of the files I am bringing before you strawberries and chocolate... who doesn't love that combination?! There is something about them that just makes my taste buds dance with delight! Making ice cream with these two is purely delicious, but I couldn't stop there. I had to add some crunch and character... pecans and coconut flakes. Altogether, this makes a wonderful treat for Valentine's Day and any other day when you are in the mood for chocolates and strawberries with crunch & character  :o)

Look closely at the picture below... see that cute little hand sneaking in there? LOL! Tabi decided that she had to add some character to my pictures. Remember how she did that with the Strawberry Coconut Muffins? I can't believe how much she has grown since these pictures!

Chunky Strawberry Chocolate Ice Cream

• 3 cups whole milk and/or cream (or coconut milk)
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 Tbsp. arrowroot
• 1/2 cup raw honey or raw sugar (add more if you want it really sweet)
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 3/4 cup chopped strawberries (fresh or frozen)

In a blender, mix milk, egg yolks, arrowroot, raw honey, vanilla & cocoa till smooth. Pour into a container and let it chill in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. Pour into your ice cream machine maker and follow the instructions.

About 5-8 minutes before ice cream is done. Pour in coconut flakes, pecans & strawberries.

Scoop out ice cream and either store it into a plastic container and let it set in the freezer or enjoy it right away!

NOTE: If you DON'T have a ice cream machine maker. Simply mix everything together, pour into a plastic container and put in freezer. When frozen, set it out and let it soften before putting it back into your blender.

It won't be chunky unless you choose to sprinkle the coconut, pecans & strawberries on like toppings, but the ice cream base will have the consistency of soft-served ice cream. So yummy!!


Enjoy this and hope you all have wonderful Valentine's Day... Especially you Daddio! Happy Birthday and enjoy your bowl below... wish I could make it for you on your special day.

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Meet The Little Man: Tobias Dayne

December 14th  -  2:30 am

Tobias:

"Believing the Lord is Good"

Dayne:

A hybrid to honor our Dads - David & Wayne

21"

9 lbs & 2 oz.

I am thrilled to introduce all of you to our third child and first son! He is beautiful and very tranquil. So far, he has been a easy baby and I am so grateful. I still can't believe we have a son! My girls are in love with him and can't stop kissing him. I am in love with him and can't stop staring at him. My hubby is in love with him and can't stop snuggling with him. Yes, we are madly in love with our new little guy  :o)


The birth was AMAZING and I am looking forward to sharing with you the birth story from the very beginning. We chose to do the birth ourselves... no midwife, no doctor... just family. I want to share with you how the Lord lend us to do this and how He made it very clear to me through several things. Can't wait to tell you all about it and hopefully it will be soon! Meanwhile, you can read two short versions about the birth on our RO4Y blog and/or my dad's blog. Enjoy!


Now, I need some help from you guys. Our little man needs clothes and all we have are the girls' old clothes... no way am I dressing him up in pink and purple frills! I registered at Target for clothes and ChildTrek for toys & books, but if you want to send used or handmade clothes and toys... we will appreciated it the same! Gift cards are also welcome because we can use them when we visit the states.


We are finding out that he is going to be a fast grower... he is already wearing most of his 3-6 months clothes that my mother-in-law was able to send down to us! Please choose 6 months and up if you are planning to send clothing for our little man. 


If you would like to bless Tobias with new, used or handmade clothes and toys... please contact me at marillynbeard@gmail.com and I will let you know where to send them!

Thank you for all your prayers and support!

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