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Desserts & Breads Ice Cream & Sorbet Summer

Rum Raisin Ice Cream

I have no idea why but Rum Raisin ice cream is not very common here, growing up in Sweden I used to love it as a kid and I have not had for over 10 years.  Soak your raisins in rum overnight and then make your favorite vanilla ice cream recipe and add them.  You will not be disappointed.  The ice cream is creamy and the cold frozen raisins pop with rum in your mouth. ... continue reading...


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Salads & Vegetables

Polish Cucumber Salad

This Polish Cucumber Salad my mother used to make for me as a kid and I have loved it ever since.  It is one of my favorite simple summer salads. Not only does it not require a lot of ingredients but it is quick and takes about 10 minutes to make.   You can use any kind of cucumber for this salad but I prefer to use an English cucumber since I think they taste ... continue reading...


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Salads & Vegetables Side Dishes Summer Vegetarian

French Potato Salad

This is the Secret Recipe Club “assignment!”  Every month you get a name of a blog and you need to choose ANY recipe from that blog and then blog about that recipe by a date.  It’s a secret because the blog owner does not know you are doing this until the reveal date.  My secret blog this month was  A Spoon Full of Thyme which is written by Kate.   Kate has a great food blog ... continue reading...


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Desserts & Breads

Frozen Chocolate Bananas with Coconut

Need a quick ice cream substituent if you have a craving?  Or just need a perfect quick summer recipe for your BBQ?  This could not be a more quick and simple recipe - Frozen Chocolate Bananas with Coconuts are just a very simple dessert to make any time. It helps with your Ice cream craving and your chocolate craving. You can make it the night before and just throw it in the ... continue reading...


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Desserts & Breads Summer

Strawberry and Rhubarb Crisp

I hope all my US friends had a fabulous 4th of July.  It was my anniversary weekend so we went to the place we got married - Whistler, BC.   I love it up there, it's gorgeous during the summer, fabulous places to eat, and all kinds of outdoor activities.  I will promise to write more about it and share some photos. But as you are aware I am a rhubarb lover and a few weekends ... continue reading...


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Carrots & Spice is all about Healthy Recipes for Busy Families. I am Ewa [eva] a Swede living in Seattle. I love food and I love to cook but I work full time, have a family, and it gets really busy. So here I share my recipes and my secrets to make it work. Read More…

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