Recipe for a summer day

First, invite your family down for the day;

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squeeze out some fresh lemonade;

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and fry up a free-range chicken.

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Then mix up some cream, sugar, and fresh berries (plus just a pinch of that lemon juice to bring out the flavor);

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pack ice and salt around it;

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and start crankin’.

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Let everyone pitch in—the longer you churn, the harder it’ll get.

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Finally, when even teamwork won’t turn that handle, you’re ready.

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And hey, presto—

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summer in a bowl.

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If all that ice cream gives you a chill, just head for the hot shop;

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gather around the fire;

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and bask in the perfect day you made.

3 Responses to “Recipe for a summer day”

  1. Cassandra says:

    What a glorious day, indeed! And beautifully documented.

  2. Yay for homemade, hand-cranked ice cream! One of the many fine traditions my in-laws enjoy partaking in as well. Love your photos!

  3. Geek Knitter says:

    Fried chicken and home-made ice cream… poifect!