We all know that Ben & Jerry's ice cream is totally rich and decadent, and not exactly the healthiest thing on the planet. But then again, that's why we crave it! Just how bad are these pints of goodness for us? Take a look at the nutritional breakdown below. If the calorie content shocks you, it's good to know that they make healthier alternatives like fro yo and sorbets. 1/2 cup (1/4 Read more

If your weather's been unseasonably hot like it is here in San Francisco, you might be looking for ways to stay cool. Look no further than Ben & Jerry's, where tomorrow stores will be giving away free ice cream cones in honor of the chain's 31st birthday. There's no coupon required: Simply walk into your closest B&J's anytime between noon and 8 p.m., scope out a choice flavor, and be on Read more

There's been some heated public debates between competing brands. The latest two companies to join the feuding? Ice cream giants Haagen-Dazs and Ben and Jerry's. To pay for the high costs of natural and top-quality ingredients, Haagen-Dazs has reduced the size of its pints from 16 to 14 ounces. Despite the decrease in packaging, Haagen-Dazs still calls its container a "pint." Ben and Jerry's is Read more

Try your hand at Gordon Ramsay's pineapple soufflé with Thai curry ice cream. — Los Angeles Times Top 20 wine leaps to take in 2009. — Wall Street Journal Due to the shortage of bluefin tuna, a 282-pound premium tuna sold for $104,700. — Associated Press In Britain, squirrel is the newest protein to come to the table. — New York Times How two young men plan to convince our new Read more

When I read the post on GiggleSugar about the obscure Craigslist ad requesting people to suggest flavors for their homemade breast milk ice cream, I thought it was a joke. Apparently not. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is also hopping on the breast milk ice cream boat and are now urging Ben & Jerry's to make the switch from cow's milk to breast milk. Tracy Reiman, Read more