August 24, 2025|Chickens, Cows, Farm Life, Gardening, Homesteading, Recipes
Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! August’s heat begs for ice cream, and after 15 years, my lavender honey version—naturally made—is a homestead dream. My chickens peck the herbs, my horses graze nearby, and my huskies beg for licks. This holistic treat’s simple and sustainable—years of churning perfected it. Here’s how to cool off, farm girl style—let’s scoop!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 2 cups cream, 1 cup milk—local dairy (Source your milk from a local farmer) if you can.
- ½ cup honey, 1 tbsp dried lavender (lavender seeds https://amzn.to/4lNs6LD).
- 4 duck egg yolks—source from your local farmer. (Check out my previous blog on benefits of duck eggs)
- Ice cream maker https://amzn.to/4mV5Sbz) for ease or a mixer attachment bowl https://amzn.to/4mSSV22
Step 1: Infuse the Milk
Heat milk, lavender—steep 30 minutes. My ducks quacked at the scent; 15 years taught me low heat’s best.
Step 2: Mix the Base
Whisk yolks, honey—add warm milk. My first batch curdled; years showed me slow stirring wins.
Step 3: Cook and Cool
Thicken on low, strain— sieve (https://amzn.to/41XkSO4) catches bits. My husky pup lapped a spill; 15 years nailed cooling.
Step 4: Churn and Freeze
Churn with ice cream maker (https://amzn.to/4mV5Sbz), freeze firm. My minis neighed for a taste; it’s summer bliss.
Conclusion
This ice cream’s my August joy—15 years of homestead flavors in every scoop. Make it with your herbs; it’s farm girl heaven! Pin this for your dessert, and follow Lange Girl Farms for more recipes.
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