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WE ICE CREAM
I dare you to NOT want ice cream after you read this. I double dog dare you to NOT go out and eat ice cream after you read this. Ha Ha. I want a big bowl of ice cream right now! -Melissa Spelts
Our favorite summertime treat! We've got a couple delicious recipes and some fun confessions about all things ICE CREAM!
Leatherby’s Copy-Cat Banana Split Ryan Spelts - This is a recipe for two people; only real men can eat the whole thing themselves…Just sayin’!
1 banana, sliced lengthwise 3 scoops of strawberry ice cream 3 scoops of chocolate ice cream 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream 1 Tbsp. each Strawberry, Chocolate, Caramel Syrups Chopped Peanuts Whipped Cream 1 Marchino cherry
"I remember going to Leatherby’s in Las Vegas and ordering their banana split. That split was the size of a huge dinner plate, and I sat and ate the whole thing. I found out later that they were supposed to be shared with a date. I was so sick after that! I paid dearly for all that ice cream consumption. I’ll be honest, though. It was worth it!" -RYAN SPELTS
32 CONNECTIONPUBLISHING | July 2020
Brownie Belgium Waffles A La Mode BY ANN PARK, PICTURE BY KATIE PARK
These chocolaty waffles were rich and decadent. My family enjoyed them, but everyone agreed that they are closer to a dessert than a breakfast! And you have to have the ice cream with them, for sure! This recipe was found at www.aspicyperspective.com. 1 ½ c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder 1 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. sea salt 10 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter 2 large eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2/3 c. mini chocolate chips optional toppings: vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, powdered sugar Preheat a Belgian waffle maker. In a large bowl mix the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Melt the butter and set aside to cool a little. Beat the eggs, vanilla extract, and water in a small bowl. Whisk the egg mixture into the dry mixture, then quickly mix in the melted butter. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips. Spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour one-third of the batter into the waffle iron, close and cook for approximately 3 minutes. Lift the lid to check the waffle. It should be fully formed, but soft to the touch. Carefully turn the waffle iron to flip the waffle out. The moment it starts cooling, it will crisp up. Repeat with the remaining batter.
