Even though Memorial Day weekend is the “unofficial” start of summer, it has felt like the dog days of summer this week!  With the humidity above 50%, and the tempurature in the mid to upper 80’s, it’s hot!!

The kids are outside squealing and playing in the sprinkler.  I am making out a list of things to grab at the store.  One is for one of our family favorites…if it is not in the freezer at all times, I have a very disappointed bunch.  Make a batch and give it a try. ( We eat it all day, even for breakfast on a stifling morning).

FROZEN BANANA PINEAPPLE SLUSH (aka.  Fruity Goodness )

3 cups water

5-6 Mashed ripe bananas (red-taped, of course)

1 1/2 cups sugar (adjust to your liking)

1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple

1 tsp vanilla

1 can (6 oz.) frozen orange juice concentrate *

Mix all the ingredients in a large freezer safe bowl (I use a gallon ice cream bucket).  Freeze for a minimum of 5 hours, or overnight.  If solid, thaw for 15 minutes (or microwave for 30 seconds) before serving.  Disclaimer…it is addictive!

*I have trouble finding the 6 ounce size, so I just purchase the 12 ounce and use it for two recipes.  It seems that I make it at least once per week, so it works good for me.