Stephanie says

I was changing into pajamas when I hear this little voice say "Grandma, you fat."  At age three, Clementine's language skills increase exponentially, but still require a three second translation factor. I say "Huh?" "You fat Grandma."  Well the kid is right.  I am indeed quite fat. I say "I beg your pardon?" and give her a stern, eyebrow raised stare. She figures it out, says "nevermind."  Literally "nevermind."  Kids have no filters. With a somber demeanor, Henry announced to me one day, "Grandma, you're very old. You're going to die soon."  He added, "I'm really going to miss you." "Thank you Henry"

Bought an ice cream churner attachment for my Kitchen Aid recently.  My grandchildren are visiting this weekend, so what better time to whip up ice cream? Fall apples are crisping up in the side yard trees, inspiring Fresh Apple Cake link to apple cake recipe , my favorite apple cake.  I used gluten-free "flour" this time with good results.  The cake didn't rise as high as when made with wheat flour, but tasted wonderful and the crumb was good.  Along with Julia Child's caramel sauce, caramel-sauce-la-julia-child .  I'm thinking a parfait trifecta. The kiddos will rave over this combination. Whatever is left over will go to my library meeting.  I expect my fellow board members to swoon.  Is 10:30 a.m. too early for dessert? The results:  The ice cream is so smooth and silky, no ice crystals, and was scoopable right out of the freezer. Very easy recipe.  Sicilian-Style from Food 52 recipe A cooked-until-thick ice cream base, ju...