First, invite your family down for the day. Squeeze out some fresh lemonade;

Photo by Chandler O'Leary

and fry up a free-range chicken.

Photo by Chandler O'Leary

Then mix up some cream, sugar, and fresh berries (plus just a pinch of that lemon juice to bring out the flavor);

Hand-crank ice cream photo by Chandler O'Leary

pack ice and salt around it;

Hand-crank ice cream photo by Chandler O'Leary

and start crankin’.

Hand-crank ice cream photo by Chandler O'Leary

Let everyone pitch in—the longer you churn, the harder it’ll get.

Hand-crank ice cream photo by Chandler O'Leary

Finally, when even teamwork won’t turn that handle, you’re ready.

Hand-crank ice cream photo by Chandler O'Leary

And hey, presto—

Hand-crank ice cream photo by Chandler O'Leary

summer in a bowl.

Museum of Glass photo by Chandler O'Leary

If all that ice cream gives you a chill, just head for the hot shop;

Museum of Glass photo by Chandler O'Leary

gather around the fire;

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and bask in the perfect day you made.


Comments

3 responses to “Recipe for a summer day”

  1. What a glorious day, indeed! And beautifully documented.

  2. Yay for homemade, hand-cranked ice cream! One of the many fine traditions my in-laws enjoy partaking in as well. Love your photos!

  3. Fried chicken and home-made ice cream… poifect!