Raw Ice Cream and Homemade Chocolate Syrup

OK...So I know it's the middle of winter but I live in Alabama where we don't really have a real winter.  And kids all over the world don't care if it's 20 degrees outside when it comes to ice cream!

Bear, CJ and I hung out with Delilah's co owners last night. You remember Delilah, my dairy cow? Well, J decided to fix ice cream for his and T's 3 children and my 2 because they were kind of bouncing off the walls. Actually, they probably were bouncing off the walls. And the ceiling. And the stairs. And the furniture. Anyway, we thought the grown ups would have a little time of peace and quiet while the little people were enjoying some yummy, delicious ice cream. Yeah, well, we got a little peace and quiet.

So, I'm all about easy, wholesome recipes. What is easier and more wholesome than a little raw cream, a little raw honey, some real vanilla, ice, and a blender? I decided to try and make it myself today at home. And I make my own chocolate syrup from cocoa powder. It's not store bought but it is wholesome and it was yummy to me. Experiment and make it yours!

Homemade Raw Ice Cream

3 cups fresh, raw creamSweetener of your choice, amount to your liking (I used about 1/4 cup honey)
Real vanilla, amount to your liking (I used about 1 1/2 Tablespoons)
About 5 or 6 cups of ice

Add all ingredients to blender.
Blend on high until you have ice cream.

Homemade Chocolate Syrup

2/3 cups unsweetened cocoa1 2/3 cups raw sugar
1 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon real vanilla

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cocoa, sugar, and water.
Bring to a boil and let boil 1 minute.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Regrigerate leftovers. Syrup will thicken as it cools.

pictures to come...