At Home

For the first time, the Spencer County Library had an adult summer reading program in addition to the one hosted for children.

Last summer, I took part in a workshop in Taylorsville geared toward people interested in sustainability and self-sufficiency. Known as a Chicken Dinner Workshop, it is taught by Tom Scanlan and Sarah Fauber at RiverSong Farm. While my parents grew most of the food I ate as a child, they rarely raised their own meat.

I first made this Irish cream based ice cream two years ago for a cookout at my house. I love eating ice cream, and I love making it even more. Ice cream is a favorite summer treat, and it’s perfect for a Fourth of July cookout. This flavor is even more perfect for the holiday since it celebrates one aspect of American heritage.

Father’s Day is the perfect time to try out a new dessert. Gooey butter cake can be made the day before, and is actually better on the second day. That makes it perfect for a Father’s Day picnic or family gathering. It is also adaptable to flavors that dads enjoy by adding extracts or other embellishments.
Gooey butter cake was invented in St. Louis, Missouri in the 1930s. It has been popular ever since.