Yummy Links: From Klondike Bars to Barbecue Sauce


Updated 05/03/11 10:25 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Make Your Own Ice Cream Bars and More Food Fun From the Web

Learn how to make your own Klondike bars. — Chow What makes the Pioneer Woman such a success. — The New Yorker One supper club has served a six-course meal on the subway. — Huffington Post Food There's been a tomato recall. — Eatocracy A photographic look at the Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival. — Grub Street SF Watch the Beyoncé Let's Move music video. — Obama Foodorama Is Read more

How Well Do You Know Your Frozen Treats?


Updated 06/04/10 4:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 23 comments

Calorie Breakdown of Ice Cream, Popsicles, and Frozen Treats

Since the Spring sunshine finally arrived over the long holiday weekend, I indulged with a bit of yummy ice cream topped with strawberries in balsamic vinegar. I must say, it was the perfect way to beat the heat. And even though frozen treats provide a nice cool down, they are not made equally. Think you know the skinny on Popsicles and and Klondike bars? Take my quiz and find out! Take the Quiz Read more

Come Party With Me: Father's Day — Dessert


Updated 06/19/09 1:47 PM · Posted by partysugar · 2 comments

Come Party With Me: Father's Day — Dessert

While planning a Father's Day menu, the most important thing to do is ask dad what he wants. The day will be more special if you involve him in the process. Since my dad is a fan of no-fuss classic cuisine, I originally thought to serve him homemade vanilla ice cream with chocolate fudge sauce for dessert. Then I came across this recipe for vanilla chocolate popsicles and knew I had to make Read more

What Would You Do For a Klondike Bar?


Updated 02/27/08 11:08 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 14 comments

What Would You Do For a Klondike Bar?

No one seems to know why, but today is International Polar Bear Day. When I heard that, the first thing I thought of — okay well second, the first thing was Lost — was Klondike Bars. For decades, folks have been enjoying the foil wrapped, polar bear endorsed Klondike Bar. After all, what's not to love about a square of vanilla ice cream en-robed in a chocolate flavored coating? I don't know Read more

What Would You Do For a Homemade Klondike Bar?


Updated 06/14/11 7:12 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Klondike Bar Recipe

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 Read more

Before You Make Ice Cream, Read This


Updated 08/19/11 12:41 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Ice Cream Making Tips

From coffee ice cream to buttermilk sorbet, we're all about making our own ice cream! Although you need an ice cream maker to enjoy this homemade frozen treat, it's an affordable investment that you'll use over and over again. With an ice cream maker, you can make frozen yogurt and sherbet, too. Plus, owning this kitchen gadget will broaden your dessert horizons: you can make sundaes, sandwiches, Read more