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Healthier Strawberry Ice Cream Alternative Using Frozen Bananas & Strawberries

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

A frozen treat is a delightful way to cool down on a hot day. The combination of frozen bananas and strawberries provides a boost of vitamins, antioxidants and fiber making it a healthy snack option too.

When it’s hot outside I make this cheap, healthy, gluten-free frozen sweet treat. It’s a much healthier version of ice cream. 

Frozen banana and strawberry healthier ice cream substitute - NICEcream! #TexasHomesteader

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Free Ways To Keep Food Safely COLDER When Traveling!

 by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Going on a picnic or BBQ cookout? Today I’m talking about Keeping Food Cold!

Food safety is important, especially if you’re bringing food from home when the weather turns hot. Come see my tips for keeping your cold dishes safely chilled on the cheap! 

Keeping Food Cold! Let's talk food safety when the weather turns hot. Tips for keeping your cold dishes safely chilled on the cheap! #TexasHomesteader

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Homemade Grape Jelly Recipe Without Added Pectin (Includes Optional Canning Instructions)

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Deep purple Concord grapes make a very flavorful homemade grape jelly. I’m sharing the lazy-cook’s way to make simple grape jelly without adding pectin. I’m even including the easiest way to preserve it longer-term by simple water-bath canning. Delicious, homemade and makes a great gift idea too.

Homemade Grape Jelly or Jam made with purple Concord grapes. #TexasHomesteader

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