Get Up Close and Personal With Ben & Jerry's Schweddy Balls


Updated 09/11/11 11:07 AM · Posted by · 11 comments

Ben & Jerry's Schweddy Balls Ice Cream

What do Ben & Jerry's fans and Saturday Night Live viewers have in common? They both love Schweddy Balls. With the holidays fast approaching, Ben & Jerry's wants you to get up close and personal with its latest flavor, Schweddy Balls, based on Alec Baldwin and Molly Shannon's famously punny SNL Christmastime skit. The creamery starts with vanilla ice cream, which is infused with rum and Read more

Time For a Treat: Calories in the Most Popular Sorbets


Updated 02/06/12 2:49 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Calories in Popular Sorbet Brands

Like popsicles, sorbets can satisfy your sweet tooth without busting your caloric bank. They are usually made with fruit and a dash of sugar — perfect for when you crave dessert but don't want to indulge in a scoop of ice cream. I'm a fan of all kinds of frozen treats, but I like sorbet best when I want to beat the heat. The light, refreshing dessert is the perfect remedy for any Summer Read more

Taste Test: Ben & Jerry's New Ice Creams For Target


Updated 05/19/11 9:13 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Ben & Jerry's New Flavors: Volun-Tiramisu and Peanut Butter World

I'll never need more reasons to go for a shopping trip to Target. Nonetheless, I've just been provided with one: a crop of new Ben & Jerry's flavors. The ice cream company has added two more options to its exclusive line, available at the retail store: Volun-Tiramisu and Peanut Butter World. Both are intended to promote volunteerism, and both sound astoundingly delicious. Peanut Butter World Read more

Today Only, Feast on Free Cones at Ben & Jerry's


Updated 04/13/11 5:34 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Ben & Jerry's Celebrates Free Cone Day, Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Today in honor of Ben & Jerry's 33rd year in business, the ice cream company will be giving away gratis ice cream cones at participating shops across the nation. Pop in between the hours of 12 noon and 8 p.m. and snag a scoop that's entirely free! We can't wait to see how Jimmy Fallon's potato chip-and-fudge-filled Late Night Snack stacks up to Stephen Colbert's Americone Dream. Then there Read more

Jimmy Fallon Launches Late Night Snack With Ben and Jerry, Calls Colbert's Flavor "Ridiculous"


Updated 03/03/11 10:59 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Jimmy Fallon Introduces Late Night Snack Ben and Jerry's Flavor

Jimmy Fallon could hardly contain his enthusiasm last night when he joined forces with Ben and Jerry of, well, Ben & Jerry's at NBC headquarters in NYC. The trio were finally able to announce a project they've long been working on — Jimmy's brand-new ice cream flavor called Late Night Snack! The dessert, which melds salty and sweet with fudge-covered potato chip clusters in vanilla bean ice Read more

Yummy Links: From Bacon Cocktails to Wedding Cakes


Updated 05/11/10 6:55 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

How to Make Bacon Cocktails and Other Food News

The right way to use bacon in cocktails. — Libation Lab Ben & Jerry's limited-edition Key Lime Pie ice cream is back. — Serious Eats Make the most of scallions by using both the greens and whites. — The Epi-Log More details on Grant Achatz's Next restaurant. — Feast Find out what two foods scare Rachael Ray.— Grub Street NY Lebanon has broken the record for the world's largest Read more

Vote Tomorrow, Score Free Food


Updated 11/03/08 7:34 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 14 comments

Vote Tomorrow, Score Free Food

Tomorrow, I'll be finding several ways to celebrate being an American. Obviously, I'm hitting up PartySugar and LibertySugar's election-night bash, but beforehand I'll cash in on some free food. Present your "I Voted" sticker at Krispy Kreme and receive a sprinkle-studded, star-shaped doughnut at no cost. For a nice breakfast pairing, head to Starbucks, tell them you voted, and you'll get a free Read more

The Bark's Top Four Dog-Friendly Workplaces


Updated 06/24/10 1:50 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 20 comments

Top Dog Friendly Places to Work

I'm a huge fan of The Bark magazine, not only because it's based here on the West Coast, but they consistently report great info and news for dogs and their owners. In this month's issue – just in time for Take Your Dog to Work Day coming up on June 20 – Bark dug into the nation's most pet-friendly workplaces and came up with their top four faves. Not only does this story have me wanting to Read more

Summer of Sandwiches: Strawberry & Banana Ice Cream and Nilla Wafers


Updated 02/11/08 12:43 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 16 comments

Summer of Sandwiches: Strawberry & Banana Ice Cream and Nilla Wafers

When I was a kid, one of my favorite desserts was banana pudding with Nilla Wafers. My mom used to make it often, and my siblings and I would chow down on it like there was no tomorrow. I haven't had it in years, but recently someone mentioned Nilla Wafers to me, and they've been on my brain ever since. So naturally, when it came time to make this week's ice cream sandwiches, Nilla wafers were my Read more

Today is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's


Updated 04/22/09 9:56 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Today is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's

OK, so if you didn't already know, my friend Yum reminded me that today is Free Cone Day at participating Ben & Jerry's ice cream shops!!!. Get there between 12 and 8pm today and get yourself a free ice cream cone. I know it seems weird for me to be telling you this, considering Ben & Jerry's isn't exactly healthy for you, but you know how I feel about moderation -their scrumptious ice Read more