People think peppermint is just a "holiday thing". But when something peppermint flavor tastes THIS good...I think it should be celebrated (and eaten in large quantities) year around. Let's start with the base......

I know it's an odd time to post an ice cream recipe with it being winter and all... but I have been sitting on this one for a while. I perfected this amazingly delicious Blackberry Lavender Ice Cream this summer, but I could never bring myself to post it (and you will understand more on why in a minute). But as I have spent the last week reflecting on how terrible this year was for me, I figured it was as good a time as any to share this recipe with you guys......

I once read somewhere that failure is life's greatest teacher. And as a self-proclaimed perfectionist, just saying those words out loud make my skin crawl. I mean, aren't we taught to AVOID failure at all costs?! But that was before pop queen Ariana Grande put things into perspective for me with her new single "thank u, next"......