Summer eats

Cold fruity things are great for the summer.  A friend gave us an ice cream freezer.  (I think it was an unused wedding gift.)  So we proceeded to freeze things.  Our first attempt was the watermelon-limeade combo I've made in the past.  Second into the freezer was TJ's Rio Ruby Grapefruit juice.  It is really good frozen, a little sweet, a little sour, and just a bit bitter.  Sounds strange, but it's a good combo.  You can see that one in the back of the photo. 

My mom used to make a frozen raspberry buttermilk shake sort of thing.  The front image is blueberry buttermilk "ice cream".  It's just what it sounds like, blueberries, buttermilk, and sugar in a blender, frozen.  It tastes a lot like blueberry cheesecake to me.  You get a pretty yogurty-cheesy taste.  I like it, but it isn't for everyone. 

I had the buttermilk because I have been making my sister-in-law's waffle recipe.  I swore I would never make waffles that involved separating eggs and beating egg whites, but these are worth the effort.  I sprinkle chocolate chips on once it is scooped on to the waffle iron.  That isn't in the recipe, but it's a great addition.  With the chips we skip sticky syrup and jam.

Happy eating!

Wendy's wonderful waffles

2 cups white whole wheat flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 eggs separated
2 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup melted butter

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and soda.
Whisk egg yolks.
Whisk butter and buttermilkjin with yolks.
Add dry ingredients.
Beat egg whites and fold into batter.