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Healthy Ice Cream Alternatives You'll Scream For

Leta Shy — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:33:46 PDT

The unofficial kickoff to Summer is this holiday weekend, and while it may not be sizzling yet, nothing says holiday celebration quite like a healthy barbecue. But if you're in need of a creamy cold treat, you don't have to sabotage all the bikini prep you've been doing. Here are a few delicious alternatives to regular old ice cream!

11 Iconic Frozen Treats to Make at Home

Sara Yoo — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:26:43 PDT

Warm weather is here, and with it, the inevitable cravings for ice cream and other frozen treats. Sure, a scoop of organic sorbet could do the trick, but sometimes nothing beats a bite of chilly nostalgia best enjoyed on sweltering days at the community pool. If the tinkling tunes of the ice cream truck don't grace your neighborhood nearly enough, we've rounded up 11 iconic frozen novelties that you can whip up at home!

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You'll Scream For Our 10 Healthy Ice Cream Recipes

Lizzie Fuhr — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:35:46 PDT

In need of a sweet treat that's practically guilt-free? Ice cream may seem like a major indulgence, but with a few easy swaps, each of these recipes lightens up the traditional scoops. Click through to check out 10 tasty ice creams you can enjoy in the beautiful warm weather.

Get Your Scoop on For Free at Ben & Jerry's Today

Camilla Salem — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:44:07 PDT

If you find yourself craving a tasty scoop of Ben & Jerry's ice cream today, you're in luck. Run on over to your nearest Scoop Shop between noon and 8 p.m. to get your cone of choice for free! The company is celebrating 34 years that have been chock-full of unique flavors. Today's a great opportunity to try out the new line of Greek frozen yogurt, but if you'd rather enjoy a scoop of your Phish Food or Chunky Monkey standby, go right ahead.

What is your favorite Ben & Jerry's flavor?

Do You Dread the Ice Cream Truck?

Rebecca M Gruber — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:32:52 PDT

The sound of the ice cream truck playing its song is synonymous with Summer - as is the sound of kids crying when their parents say, "No. No ice cream before dinner." It's an age-old problem, and one that most mamas simply consider par for the course with parenting. But in the progressive neighborhood of Park Slope, Brooklyn, the moms are waging a war against ice cream peddling. On a popular message board, one frustrated mom wrote:

Along with the first truly beautiful day of the year, my son and I had our first ruined day at the playground. Two different people came into the actual playground with ice cream/Italian ice push carts. I was able to avoid it for a little while but eventually I left with a crying 4-year-old.

A chorus of moms quickly chimed in with their own accounts of fending off tots who screamed for ice cream. The angry mothers ultimately called for a ban on the sale of the ice-cold treats in their popular park, with one saying, "I should not have to fight with my children every warm day on the playground just so someone can make a living!"

Others argue that it is the parents' responsibility to simply say "no" to their kids every now and then, and the ice cream vendors shouldn't be penalized. What do you think?

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Ultimate Beer-Lover's Dessert: Guinness Ice Cream

Susannah Chen — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:47:12 PDT

For St. Patrick's Day, I already know what I'm serving for dessert: Guinness ice cream! Since spotting the Food & Wine recipe, I've bought an ice cream maker and prepared it twice in one week. With the big green holiday looming in the days ahead, I can only imagine how many more times it'll get made.

Next up: mixing in homemade chocolate-covered pretzels and ribbons of from-scratch fudge sauce. This ice cream is all at once nuanced and full of multifaceted flavor, yet at its heart, simple and comforting. Want the recipe? Then keep reading.

Enjoy the Frozen Pumpkin Trend in Your Own Kitchen

Katie Sweeney — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:30:39 PDT

The pumpkin frozen yogurt trend is still on its sweet streak, while pumpkin smoothies have popped up at Jamba Juice. But how does the flavor translate at home? Only one way to find out: make pumpkin ice cream! That's what I did and the resulting cold treat is insanely delicious and absolutely satisfying. It has a gorgeous Fall hue, rich pumpkin flavor, and creamy thick texture. Classic pumpkin pie spices and a splash of bourbon give the ice cream a nice, homemade depth. I served it with buttermilk spice cake, but it would be scrumptious sandwiched between two cookies or slathered with hot fudge sauce on a brownie sundae. Interested in the recipe? Look at it after the jump.

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

Susannah Chen — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:59:20 PDT

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 "loaded" with fudge covered rum and malt balls.

Hopefully, Ben & Jerry's Schweddy Balls are here to stay for your pleasure. I can't wait to taste test this new creation. Will you be able to resist?

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Burning Question: What Makes Ice Cream Neapolitan?

Susannah Chen — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:31:17 PDT

Neapolitan ice cream is known for its side-by-side layers of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream. But what does a tri-flavored ice cream have to do with the province of Naples? The origins date back to the late 1800s, when Neapolitan immigrants arrived in America with a vast knowledge of desserts. One of the sweets they introduced to America was spumoni, an Italian ice cream that was typically molded and contained three flavors of ice cream, such as chocolate and pistachio, each with a layer of fruit and nuts in between them. This "Neapolitan-style ice cream" caught on in the United States, taking on the most popular flavors in America - vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry - a legacy that's still popular today.

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Which Popular US Chain Restaurant Dish Has More Calories?

Heather Dale — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:14:24 PDT

They tempt our tastebuds and add inches to our waistlines. As Sheryl Crow would say, "If it makes you happy, it can't be that bad." Unfortunately this isn't the case with these popular dishes from various chain restaurants across the US. Take this quiz to see what the results are - I promise some shockers!

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