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I've had this great book, The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz, on my desk for a few weeks now. I've been drooling over it every day, but it was either too cold for ice cream, or the ice cream machine wasn't ready, or I was just too lazy. Lucky for me, I saw that Eat Drink Live was hosting a sorbet challenge and it was enough inspiration to whip up a batch of David's strawberry sorbet. The result Read more
For a refreshing and fruity treat, take a tip from OhMaxine, and make your own sorbet. Yes, not strawberry-kiwi sorbet because the ratio of kiwi to strawberry is 3:1. I adapted the Epicurious Simply Strawberry Sorbet. For this one, use 1 cup strawberries, 3 cups kiwis, and no egg. I also slightly freeze the strawberries, so the ice cream maker doesn't have to do all the work. Enjoy! Interested Read more
Lots of moms like to think out loud, and House of Anaïs is one of them. Here is one of the latest posts to her House of Anaïs blog. Our family has become, lately, such a great tester family, and especially the kids love testing as they get some cool new things to try on. Last time the lucky one was little Hugo, who got the Din Din steel bus platter from Innobaby. He's definitely become a Read more
Lately, I can't stop thinking about cookies, cakes, and custards. I've been craving sweets, but more importantly, I want to get in the kitchen and whip up homemade ice cream and beautiful fluffy pies! Since there's no better reason to celebrate than a new season, why not surprise your loved ones with a special treat? From strawberries to lemons to coconut (oh my!), I've rounded up a scrumptious Read more
On a hot day, there's nothing like a cup of delicious sorbet. Here, zacatecanita shares a photo of her favorite flavors. Sorbet (Sorbetto) is my new food obsession. And what is better than strawberry and chocolate? Read more
While there's nothing wrong with the transition to Fall, we can't help but feel a little selfish about Summer here in San Francisco. The weather is finally sunny and beautiful; this weekend sounds like a perfect opportunity to enjoy a frozen treat! Whether you're getting back into school mode, or you simply want to hold on to the dog days of Summer, treat yourself with some frozen goodness. These Read more
You got up early, grabbed a quick snack, slipped on your sports bra, and headed out for a half-hour run. You burned a whopping 295 calories! Check out the list below to see what Summer treats you can feel good about indulging in after your awesome workout. Half cup of Ben & Jerry's Vanilla Ice Cream: 230 calories One cup Haagen-Dazs Raspberry Sorbet: 240 calories Medium Dunkin' Donuts Read more
It's been so hot out, no wonder you crave an enormous cool and creamy ice cream cone. Before you lick your way out of your bikini body, check out these sweet Summer treats — all for 200 calories or fewer. Two cups of watermelon: 92 calories Edy's Strawberry Fruit Bar: 80 calories One small bag of cotton candy: 180 calories Eight ounces of an almond berry banana yogurt smoothie: 154 Read more
The best way to enjoy tomatoes in the middle of Winter is to use a canned product like those by Muir Glen. Recently, OnSugar blog FreshTart attended a Muir Glen tomato demo; here she shares the experience. It's no secret that Corner Table Restaurant is one of my favorite spots in town — I wouldn't have chosen to spend my birthday dinner there several weeks ago if it weren't. So when I Read more
Today happens to be National Ice Cream Day, and there are countless ways to celebrate the occasion on a sweet note. Opt for the simplistic and pure nature of a plain vanilla, or churn up a fresh and flavorful alternative with one of the many ideas below. From coffee to mint chip, here are a few more favorites to try. Cherimoya Lime Sorbet Buttermilk Ice Cream Olive Oil Pine Nut Ice Read more
