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Ever since I was a child, I have loved the simplicity of Klondike bars – delicious vanilla ice cream wrapped in a smooth chocolate coating. And with the days finally turning warmer, I decided it would be fun to re-create the treat in my own kitchen. Boy, was I completely wrong! Making the rich vanilla ice cream and magic shell was easy, but when it came time to combine the two, I failed several times. The ice cream kept melting!

My third technique was the most successful. The ice cream squares sat in the freezer overnight, so they were completely frozen. I transferred the magic shell to a pint glass and cooled it ever so slightly. I punctured each of the ice cream squares with a sturdy toothpick and quickly dunked the ice cream completely in the magic shell. Since it was encased in chocolate, the ice cream had no where to melt. While it wasn't the easiest recipe to tackle, these slightly complicated chocolate-coated ice cream squares are scrumptious, so set your freezer to extra cold and keep reading for the recipe.

Could an apple a day mean more, not fewer, trips to the doctor's office? The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released its annual Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists today, and the report shows that apples are among the most pesticide-laden fruits on the market.

According to the environmentalist group, apples — the country's most popular fruit after bananas — have the highest composite levels of pesticides of any produce. Although most of the pesticide amounts found were within guidelines that federal regulators consider OK to eat, EWG found pesticide residue in 98 percent of the country's conventionally grown apples. Also topping that list? Celery, strawberries, peaches, and blueberries. Cilantro, which was tested for the first time since the program's inception, featured at least 30 unapproved pesticides.

More reassuring is the Clean 15, EWG's list of produce with the lowest levels of pesticides. Those include skinned fruit and vegetables such as onions, corn, pineapples, avocado, and watermelon; sweet peas, kiwi, and grapefruit are also on the list. You can download both comprehensive lists on EWG's website.

I've always questioned the need to buy organic berries, but at this moment, they seem well worth the potential price. Are you concerned about pesticides in your produce? If so, what do you make sure to buy organic?

We've been confident that potato chip alternatives are soon to be a huge snack food trend, and sure enough, nearby grocery stores are have finally jumped on the black bean, lentil, and kale chip bandwagon. This weekend I spotted something new that I'd never seen before: Baked Nut Chips, by Blue Diamond Growers, the makers of those tasty smokehouse- and wasabi-flavored almonds.

Just looking at the bag made me feel healthy: "Irresistible snacking! Smart eating!" it declared. "Contains 20 grams of whole grain from brown rice, and 81 percent less saturated fat than potato chips." These crisps, made from almonds and brown rice, are also a suitable alternative to anyone allergic to wheat or gluten. Curious to try a chip made of nuts, I picked up two bags. They sounded full of promise, but were the puffy chip bags full of goodness — or disappointment? The moment of truth, when you read on.

What's a better refreshment on a balmy weekend than a thirst-quenching tumbler of iced tea? In my mind, the only thing that can top that is, well, tea that's been spiked with a little something special that's guaranteed to make your lazy afternoon picnics even more lackadaisical.

On Sunday, when the sun shone high in the sky, I threw a handful of skewers on the grill. Then, for all that toilsome flipping, I rewarded myself with an irresistible version of Summer's signature drink, made all the brighter with blended whisky, cherry-flavored rum, and some good, old-fashioned sweetened iced tea. Care to do the same? Keep reading for the recipe.

Late Spring and early Summer aren't just ripe for freshly shucked pea seeds — they're also a wonderful time to enjoy the sweet flavor of other pea parts, too. While dou miao, as they're known in Mandarin, have always made regular appearances at Chinese and Hmong supermarkets, they're becoming increasingly common at American farmers markets as well.

Two offerings to look out for: the microgreens known as pea shoots (sprouts), or sprouted peas grown in water, characterized by long stems and tiny leaves. Then there are pea tendrils, the young, tender top leaves and tips of a pea plant that's been grown in soil. More on what to do with this delicate plant when you read ahead.