Summer is For Reading...and Ice Cream

Hi all! This is Kate Richards celebrating the Summer Solstice and the start of what promises to be a very warm summer here in Southern California. Unlike a lot of the country, we usually don’t get hot until after the 4^th of July, here in Los Angeles…even if we do get some  90 plus spells in January. But this year we’ve hit hard and fast and I have already kicked into “keep the huskies cool mode.” My girlies are sixteen years old and their fur coats are not conducive to such hot days.

But they still nobly hang out with me, or at least take turns in the office while I work on some of the fun projects I’m working on this season. One of them is an expansion of my story in the USA Today Bestseller, Hero to Obey. I’m so excited to delve deeper into the surprising connection between a Cold War Coast Guard Captain and a Soviet scientist as they follow the trail of a mythological beast in the cold waters off Alaska.

I'm also excited to announce the release of my latest contribution to the amazing Desiree Holt's Omega Team Kindle World. Hidden Asset is a crossover from the MacKay Destiny series as well. 

I hope you're enjoying the warm weather and I wanted to share a recipe for keeping cool. Homemade ice cream!  My favorite ice cream recipe is the simplest ever. You simply take one quart of half and half, a can of condensed milk, and a teaspoon of vanilla extract.  Combine these ingredients in any kind of ice cream freezer along with all sorts of add ins. We love fresh peaches at this time of year, but chocolate chips are also a terrific choice. 

Another way to make great ice cream is the Mason jar technique. Perfect if you don't have an ice cream freezer or just want a few scoops for dinner. A cup of heavy cream, sugar to taste, flavorings...shake five minutes and freeze until firm. 

What kind of ice cream do you like best

However you chill this summer, I hope you have a nice shady porch and time to relax!