traditions

When we first got married, husBen and I used to go every Sunday night for ice cream (or frozen yogurt). That first summer of marriage was full of free time, so we would walk Quimby to the ice cream shop in our neighborhood. Then we both started school and we switched to driving there instead. Somewhere in between our 3rd year of school starting back up and moving to this new house, that Sunday night tradition was lost. I used to really appreciate that date time, that intentionality, and obviously that sweet treat. I think it is important for married kids (since that is what we are after all) to have traditions. For me, that routine seemed to bring each week full circle and allow me to reflect both on how quickly the time passed in between Sunday nights and how fortunate I was that life was in order enough that I could indulge in those few happy moments with Ben. 

coffee ice cream with dark chocolate toffee crunch

5 eggs, well beaten

1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk

1 12 oz can evaporated milk

1 1/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

1/4 cup strong coffee, cooled

2 tablespoons espresso powder

2 cups whole milk

2 bars dark chocolate, chopped (I used dark chocolate with toffee bits in it, but you can use whatever mix-in sounds good to you!)

ice cream maker

Stir together the coffee and espresso powder until dissolved. Next combine all ingredients except the whole milk in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth and well blended. Stir in the whole milk. Pour the mixture into the canister of your ice cream maker, add the chocolate chunks, and freeze according the manufacturer's instructions.