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Krispy Kreme's New Plan: Smaller Stores and Soft-Serve

YumSugar — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:00:28 -0700

After three years of floundering sales, Krispy Kreme has unveiled a new business plan. The doughnut chain famous for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth glazed doughnuts will roll out its own brand of soft-serve ice cream, Kool Kreme. The company also plans to open smaller-sized stores and expand its overseas market share.

Later this year the Winston-Salem, NC-based company plans to open smaller, less costly stores. Shops continue to open, with new franchises outside the United States, in Puerto Rico and Australia.

Kool Kreme has already been tested in markets such as such as Tacoma, WA, and will feature flavors such as Very Vanilla and Deep Chocolate, along with a toppings bar. Krispy Kreme is clearly trying to capitalize on the growing trend of frozen yogurt stores such as Pinkberry and Tasti-D-Lite, but I can't help but think that this move comes a year or two too late, as big cities have already become oversaturated with frozen dessert options. Will you try the latest offering from Krispy Kreme?

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Yummy Links: From Dancing Rocco to Harvey Wallbanger

partysugar — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:45:18 -0700

Rocco DiSpirito will be a contestant on the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars. — BuzzSugar
The 411 on how long you should keep dry spices. — Chow
McCain Frozen Foods' new advertising campaign capitalizes on the fact that they have the same name as presidential candidate, John McCain. — Serious Eats
The thought of pink lemonade ice cream has my mouth watering.— The Kitchn
As the price of food rises, the cost of school lunches is expected to increase by 25 cents. — Slashfood
Who knew an odor-free compost bin could be so chic?— The Epi-Log
Learn everything you need to know about lemon verbena. — Baking Bites
The classic cocktail is turned into a delicious cupcake with this Harvey Wallbanger cupcake recipe. — Hostess With the Mostess

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Have Your Mint Popsicles and Eat the Stick Too!

YumSugar — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:15:28 -0700

Recently we brainstormed the ultimate Popsicle. In my ideal Popsicle, the pesky wooden stick would be replaced with something deliciously edible. I decided to experiment with Pepperidge Farm Pirouettes, a rolled, wafer cookie with cream filling, using the cookie as the stick. The result is an easy and entirely edible Popsicle, inspired by one of my favorite Girl Scout Cookies — Thin Mints! Making the Popsicles was simple: I filled small Dixie cups with ice cream and gently inserted the cookie stick. The chocolate coating proved more difficult. I intended to quickly dip the Popsicles in melted chocolate and crushed mint cookies.

Unfortunately, the chocolate froze faster than I could dip and roll, so I opted for a simple chocolate coating. The wafer sticks come in four flavors, so feel free to choose your favorite cookie/ice cream combination. To learn the technique,

Yummy Links: From Lobster Rolls to Berry Pizza

partysugar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:45:27 -0700

I would be a lot happier if I had this cold Corona and a stuffed lobster roll in my hands! — H.O.G. Food Blog
Should you put oil in pasta water? — Chow
Catch up with Top Chef season two villain Marcel Vigneron. — Serious Eats
How to roast tomatoes under the broiler. — The Kitchn
Hershey's plans to raise the prices of its products by 10 percent. — Slashfood
Take a break from work and watch one of these oddly compelling food videos. — The Epi-Log
Turn mismatched China into a beautiful wall decoration. — CasaSugar
Tips for making the best homemade ice cream. — Baking Bites
A berry pizza is a delicious and different take on grilled pizza. — GlamDish

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Come Party With Me: Olympics Viewing — Dessert

partysugar — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:00:38 -0700

Like a medal ceremony during the games, the dessert to your Olympic viewing should be rewarding and sweet. During the Summer nothing beats homemade ice cream, so wow guests with fresh scoops of cold, green tea ice cream.

This exotic flavor continues the Asian-influenced theme of the menu. Make the mixture the night before the party and freeze in an ice cream maker a half an hour before serving.

To learn the technique for green tea ice cream,

Taste Test: PhillySwirl Ice Cream Cupcakes

partysugar — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:00:18 -0700

A little while back, I received a box of ice cream cupcakes by PhillySwirl. I put the box in the freezer and totally forgot about them until I saw them featured on the Today Show. So last week, Yum, Molly, and I cracked open the box. There's nothing fancy or pretentious about these cupcakes. They come in two flavors: chocolate and vanilla. Each cupcake has a layer of cake, a layer of ice cream, a hard chocolate candy coating, a frosting topping, and a sprinkle of jimmies. To see what I thought of these frozen treats,

Tropical Mango Dreamsicle

YumSugar — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:15:55 -0700

With their tart, sorbet-like outside and smooth center, I love classic orange creamsicles. As I continue my popsicle obsession, I decided to experiment with my own variation. Using mangoes and lime, I made creamsicles with a tropical twist!

The tartness of the lime zest perfectly complements the sweetness of the mango and the creaminess of the vanilla ice cream. Replicating the ice cream center of a creamsicle proved extremely difficult (believe me I tried!) so instead, I opted for a swirl effect by alternating layers of mango-lime puree and ice cream.

If you love the flavor of fresh tropical fruit and want to learn how to make these exotic creamsicles,

Would You Rather Eat Ice Cream in a Cone or a Cup?

partysugar — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:30:46 -0700

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Would You Rather Eat Ice Cream in a Cone or a Cup?

I love the crunch a cone adds to ice cream.

I dislike ice cream cones, and prefer to eat ice cream in a cup.

I don't eat ice cream.

Other — see my comment below.

7 Sophisticated Ice Cream Sundaes

YumSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:00:27 -0700

On this day in 1881, the ice cream sundae was invented by a soda fountain operator in Two Rivers, WI. In honor of the occasion, I've found seven grown-up versions of the childhood favorite. Some are simply gourmet, while others use adults-only ingredients. But don't worry: None of them will cost you $60,000. To get your mouth watering, click "start."

Off to Market Recap: Ice Cream Bowls

partysugar — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:00:11 -0700

Enjoying ice cream during the Summer is an American pastime. To properly relish this creamy, cool treat the right utensils are necessary. I prefer to eat ice cream from a bowl rather than the carton, so I asked you to help me find the best ice cream bowls. You looked for small, round, pretty bowls that are perfect for displaying plump scoops of luscious ice cream. You bookmarked the bowls in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Ice Cream Bowls.

How fabulously patriotic are these red, white, and blue ice cream bowls that jspeed discovered? When placed in the freezer a few minutes before serving, the stoneware retains coldness and stops the ice cream from melting. For more bowls, browse the collection below!

Learn how to bookmark by reading geeksugar's directions.

Win a Cuisinart Supreme Ice Cream Maker!

partysugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:15:11 -0700

There's nothing like deliciously creamy, homemade ice cream. While it's a treat almost everyone enjoys, it's not a dessert everyone makes, as it requires a special piece of culinary equipment.

If you can't live another Summer without an ice cream maker, get excited because we're giving away this Cuisinart Supreme Ice Cream Maker! Start researching ice cream, gelato, and frozen yogurt recipes because one lucky reader will win this stainless steel kitchen gadget. Imagine all of the ice cream sandwiches you can make!

To enter to win this incredible prize, you must log in and take the fun ice cream maker quiz below. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just by completing the quiz once you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member, and you must log in before taking the quiz. If you're not already a member, register here for an account. One quiz entry per person, as all repeat quizzes will be ignored.

The contest is open to US residents only and ends on July 2, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. PDT. Click here for official rules. Enjoy and good luck!

Yummy Links: From Better Tasting Coffee to Emeril Live

partysugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:45:47 -0700

Sick of the horrible tasting office coffee? Here are ten ways to make office coffee taste better. —The Epi-Log
Find the farmers market closest to you and discover recipes that feature the farm fresh products. —Culinate
M&M's premiums look so pretty I can't wait to get my hands on a bag.— Candy Blog
Learn all about Spain's most underrated wine: Sherry. — The Kitchn
Before you make homemade ice cream, read these tips for sweet creamy success. — Serious Eats
Help bring bitters back by making them at home. — Chow
What to eat before and after you work out. — FitSugar
Miss Emeril Live? Five never before seen episodes will be airing soon on his new network: Fine Living. — Fine Living

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Off to Market: Ice Cream Bowls

partysugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:00:31 -0700

In case you didn't know, we're giving away an ice cream maker. Be warned, getting an ice cream maker is kind of like giving a mouse a cookie. Once you have the ice cream maker, you'll have to get new ice cream bowls. Let's help the winner by heading off to market in search of ice cream serving bowls. Look for small, round, pretty bowls that are perfect for displaying plump scoops of luscious ice cream. Bookmark the bowls in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Ice Cream Bowls. Good luck!

Learn how to bookmark by reading geeksugar's directions.

Find out where I like to shop online for food and entertaining accessories when you

Test Your Ben & Jerry's Flavor I.Q

partysugar — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:00:57 -0700

This year Ben & Jerry's, Vermont's finest ice cream, is celebrating their 30th birthday. Ben & Jerry's is known for their crazy delicious ice cream flavors that have funny names and interesting ingredient combinations.

To wish the brand a happy birthday, I've put together this fun quiz. I'll list a bunch of ingredients and you choose that flavor's name. Sound fun? Get started!

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Come Party With Me: Graduation — Desserts

partysugar — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:00:41 -0700

A sheet cake is the standard dessert for most graduation parties. However, my party is all about pleasing the eighth-grade graduate, so we're serving ice cream sandwiches! The handheld, frozen treat is perfect for the party because everyone loves them and they have to be made in advance. A variety of ice cream flavors can be used for the filling. Let guests select their favorite.

Wrapped in wax paper, these sandwich resemble fabulous, little gift packages. To take a look at the recipe,

A Whole Lotta Gelato

YumSugar — Fri, 30 May 2008 05:33:07 -0700

It may not lend itself to a clever rhyme like ice cream, but I'd still be willing to scream pretty loudly for gelato. May is actually National Gelato Month, but you can scoop up this dense, rich Italian ice cream all Summer long. It's fairly simple to make at home, or you can use store bought gelato to create your own desserts. For some ideas on how to enjoy gelato, just click "start."

Watermelon Bombe Two Ways — Beginner and Expert

partysugar — Fri, 23 May 2008 13:00:56 -0700

With its layers of colorful ice cream and pretty shape, a bombe is a stunning Summer dessert. Bombes are made by spreading softened ice cream into a mold, one flavor at a time. After the entire dessert is frozen solid, the bombe is unmolded, sliced, and served. A watermelon bombe is such a fun and popular style that I've found two recipes for you to check out. The first, more simple version involves sherbet and chocolate chips. The second, more sophisticated variation involves ice cream and chocolate wafers. Both make a visually cool dessert so get the recipes when you

Match the Ice Cream Advertisement to Its Year of Publication

partysugar — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:00:47 -0700

According to the International Dairy Foods Association on today's date May 12th, in 1777 — that's 231 years ago! — the first advertisement for ice cream was printed. It appeared in the New York Gazette and publicized the gloriousness that is ice cream. To commemorate the occasion I've found a bunch of old ice cream advertisements. Can you guess what year they were published?

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Theirs vs Mine: Quick Raspberry Charlotte

partysugar — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:13:33 -0700

After reading the French-themed March issue of Gourmet magazine, I could not stop thinking about this recipe for a quick raspberry charlotte. I finally got around to making this easy, tasty dessert last Friday night and it was deliciously rewarding!

Not-your-average dessert, this charlotte consists of ladyfingers, melted ice cream, and raspberries. The final result is refreshing and light. The hardest thing about this dessert was taking the picture. It may not have the prettiest presentation, but if you are looking for a lovely treat, I highly recommend this recipe. To check it out,

Tomorrow Is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's

YumSugar — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:13:11 -0700

Ice cream fiends probably don't need to be reminded, but for those of you who don't set your calendars to Ben & Jerry's, tomorrow is their free cone day. They do this in late April/early May each year, but this year it happens to be their 30th birthday. There are no strings attached, you just get in line, order your free cone and walk away a happy ice cream-toting customer. Just be warned, the lines do get quite long, so be prepared for a wee wait.

I'm too lazy to wait in line, but I think I might just go hunt down some Americone Dream. How about you? Are you going to go? If so, what flavor are you going to order up?

Name That Dish!

partysugar — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:27:15 -0700

This sundae may not cost you $60,000, but it sure is delicious! Do you know what it's called?

What Exactly Is in a $60,000 Ice Cream Sundae?

YumSugar — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:21:19 -0700

I was recently at the new Oxbow Public Market in Napa, where I came across a little organic scoop shop from Three Twins Ice Cream. While the ice cream is smooth and delicious, it was actually the absurdly expensive sundaes that caught my eye.

I asked the gal behind the counter if they've ever served an expensive sundae, and she said not yet, but she was sure it was bound to happen someday. The sundae costs $3,333.33 and consists of a banana split made with syrups from three rare dessert wines, served with an ice cream spoon from the 1850s. If you give them a day's notice, they'll even have a cellist play while you eat it. If you think the cost is too absurd — it is on the "absurdity" menu, after all — maybe it'll help to know that 1/3 of the price is being donated to a local land trust.

If, however, you think this is too tame to be considered the world's most expensive ice cream sundae, then perhaps the $60,000 "World's More Expensive Most Expensive Ice Cream Sundae" will pique your interest. To find out what all that cash will buy you,

Let's Make Ice Cream Cake!

partysugar — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:18:11 -0700

When we asked your opinion of ice cream cakes, the overwhelming response was positive. I'm with all of you, I love ice cream cakes. In fact, when I was in high school my bff and I were famous for our homemade ice cream cakes.

Although it's a stunning dessert that looks like it's hard to make, ice cream cake is actually super simple to put together. The recipe here features a yellow cake with coffee ice cream, but feel free to use the technique described to make any flavored cake and ice cream combination. To take a look at the recipe,

Name That Dish!

partysugar — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:11:19 -0700

The overwhelming majority of you love ice cream cakes. But do you know what the ice cream cake pictured below is called?

Do You Like Ice Cream Cakes?

YumSugar — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:13:33 -0700

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Do You Like Ice Cream Cakes?

Heck yah!

If it's the right flavor.

No, I'd rather have cake AND ice cream.

What's an ice cream cake?

Other — Tell us what you think in the comments!

Yummy Link: Ginger Ice Cream

partysugar — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 03:18:51 -0700

I haven't taken my ice cream maker out of winter hibernation. However, when I saw this recipe for homemade ginger ice cream, I knew it was time to dust it off, clean it out, and get churning. — The Kitchen Sink

Yummy Links: From Faux-Hawks to Irish Ice Cream Sodas

YumSugar — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:01:33 -0700

Introducing the 10 Greatest Faux-Hawks in Top Chef history. — Best Week Ever
Get the butcher's tips on how to pick up the freshest packaged chicken. — Chow
Get inspired by vintage Guinness posters and recipes. — Glam Dish
Learn how to dye Easter eggs naturally. — CasaSugar
Get the recipes for a traditional St. Patrick's Day feast. — iVillage
Have you tried one of Amy's pot pies? — FitSugar
Get the results for the frozen pizza taste test. — Slashfood
Find out what Tyler Florence has to say about his upcoming restaurant and store. — Food Network Addict
Discover these fresh finds for Easter entertaining. — Simply Stated
With Ben & Jerry's Dublin Mudslide, you can make an Irish ice cream soda. — Serious Eats

Yummy Link: Shamrock Shake

partysugar — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:28:31 -0700

Looks like I'm not the only one who is shaking up things for St. Patrick's Day. If a chocolate stout shake isn't your thing, why not try a shamrock shake? Lindsey and Julie's delicious-sounding version includes mint chocolate chip ice cream, peppermint patties, and chocolate sprinkles. — Coveiter

Shake Things Up For St. Patti's Day

partysugar — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:18:57 -0700

One of the guys here at the Sugar HQ has been seriously craving milkshakes. He's talked about milkshakes so much that now I want one! Not just any old shake though, I'm hungry for a glorified adult one. This St. Patrick's Day version with a chocolate stout sauce is made by combining store-bought hot fudge with thick creamy beer. It would be an excellent conclusion to a St Patrick's Day dinner and loads of fun if served in shot glasses at a larger party. Sound scrumptious? Check out the recipe when you

How About a Little Spaghetti For Dessert?

YumSugar — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:13:31 -0800

Yesterday I mentioned how sometimes it's nice to skip straight to dessert, especially when ice cream is involved. When it does happen, it's best to try and not feel too guilty, after all who could blame you? But what if there was a way to make your ice cream look more like a meal? Wouldn't that alleviate some of the guilt? This is what I thought when I saw spaghetti and lasagna ice cream. Both are made by pushing ice cream through a specialized extruder and both look ridiculously fun. The extruder, which comes with three different hole-sized plates, costs $22.95. I think it'd be fun for a while, but don't think I need to purchase one. However, I do have the strange urge to run my ice cream through a potato ricer!

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Milk, It Does an Appetite Good

YumSugar — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:01:31 -0800

In Los Angeles' sea of frozen yogurt, one place dares to offer real ice cream. Milk on Beverly Blvd, is an ice cream parlor/sandwich shop/bakeshop that holds nothing back when it comes to flavor and taste.

Recently, on a trip to LA, my brother and I hit up Milk to try out some of their tasty treats. It was lunch time, but their ice cream parlor menu — check out a pic of it below — was much more captivating, so we skipped straight to dessert. To read about what we ate,

What Would You Do For a Klondike Bar?

YumSugar — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:08:31 -0800

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 if the advertising campaign is still in rotation, but when I was growing up the jingle asked, "What would you do for a Klondike Bar?" While searching YouTube I found some silly parodies of people making their own Klondike bar ads. You can check them out after the jump, and make sure to tell us what you would do for a Klondike bar.

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Would You Use the Fizz Cup?

YumSugar — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 06:03:31 -0800

Yesterday I told you guys about the amazing Col-Pop device that allows you to hold soda and chicken nuggets at the same time. Most of you thought it was cool, so today I want to find out what you think of The Fizz Cup. It's the "ultimate on the go soda float device," and yet, something tells me it might be the only on the go soda float device. You put the ice cream in the top, and you screw it on to the top of a normal soda bottle. I don't know if we really need an ice cream float on the go device, but I guess it's kinda fun. What do you think?

Would You Use the Fizz Cup?

Definitely! I love ice cream floats!

Maybe, but I wouldn't buy one.

No way, this is just ridiculous.

Other - I'll tell you what I think of the Fizz Cup below.

Can't Wait For Girl Scout Cookies? Try Girl Scout Ice Cream

YumSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:58:31 -0800

Those of you who love Girl Scout Cookies will be happy to know that many of your local Girl Scout troops are taking pre-orders now. The cookies are traditionally sold in early March, but for those of you that can't wait, I spied the seasonal Dryer's/Edy's Girl Scout cookie ice creams at my local Safeway. For a few months only, the ice cream giant produces three flavors of ice cream infused with Girl Scout cookies. My personal favorite is the Samoas, which is Samoas cookies in Caramel Ice Cream with Fudge. However there's also Thin Mint — Thin Mint Cookies in Chocolate Mint Ice Cream — and Tagalongs — Peanut Butter Patties combined with vanilla ice cream and swirls of peanut butter and fudge.

Actually now that I've listed them out, I can't decide! How about you, which flavor do you want to try, and do you think they'll curb your Girl Scout Cookie cravings?

Dreyer's/Edy's Unveil Their New Season of American Idol-Themed Ice Cream

YumSugar — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:13:31 -0800

Just in time for the new season of American Idol, the folks at Dreyer's/Edy's have released their "second season" of American Idol flavors. They're urging their customers to check out all five Idol-themed Slow Churned Light flavors, and then vote for their favorite. This year the flavors are:

Cheesecake Diva — cheesecake ice cream, brownie bites, and fudge swirls
Cookies 'n' Dreamz — chocolate ice cream with crunchy chocolate cookies
Mint Karaoke Cookie — mint ice cream with chocolate cookies
Most Orange-inal — vanilla ice cream with orange sorbet swirls
One Split Wonder — banana ice cream with fruit and fudge swirls

You have until May 31 to vote, but if you cast your vote before April 29, you will be entered in a contest to win a trip to the American Idol finale. The winning flavor will end up in the regular Slow Churned Light lineup.

To get the nation ready for the new flavors, last year's American Idol finalists Melinda Doolittle and Chris Richardson will go on a 20-city tour to perform and sample the flavors. They will actually give private living-room tours in each city.

Do any of the flavors strike your fancy? I haven't tried any of them yet, but going on names and descriptions only, I'll have to vote for Most Orange-inal. It sounds like a creamsicle in an ice-cream format!

Yummy Deals: Buy One Sundae, Get One Free

YumSugar — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:57:31 -0800

A little birdie just sent this great deal to me, and I absolutely had to pass it on. From now until the end of the month, Baskin Robbins is having a buy one sundae, get one free deal. It's only available at participating locations, and you will have to print out the coupon. So print out your coupon, find a store near you, and indulge this weekend!

For those of you wondering if it really works: I sent my gal geeksugar on a scouting mission, and she successfully came back with two delicious sundaes for the price of one! She said the best part was that they let her create her own — although they do have pre-determined flavors like Oreo and Reese's Peanut Butter Cup — and that she was able to go crazy.

Yummy Link: Kiwi Sorbet

YumSugar — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 06:01:18 -0800

Even though winter is hitting many of us hard, sometimes a frosty treat really hits the spot; especially when it's made with fresh fruit. That's why this kiwi sorbet has caught my attention. I'm going to pull the covers up, turn the heater on and indulge! — Vanilla Garlic

Our Favorite Ice Cream Sandwiches

YumSugar — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:31:39 -0800

This Summer, PartySugar and I took turns making ice cream sandwiches each week. We made fourteen different variations, but for our Best of 2007 coverage, we decided to pick our top five. Here they are, starting at the top left corner:

And this Heart-Shaped Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwich wasn't one of ours, but it was so popular, I had to share it with you all again!

Oprah Says Ciao!

YumSugar — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:18:33 -0800

Yesterday Oprah announced her yearly Favorite Things list. It's chock full of great gift items — um hello, I want that crazy fridge! — but there's one thing that you can run out and get yourself: Ciao Bella Blood Orange Sorbetto.

"I love it because the flavor is just so refreshing," said Oprah, and well, I couldn't agree with her more. The ingredients are all natural and the blood orange juice is shipped straight from Sicily. It's also amazingly flavorful and completely cleanses your palate. I've seen it at a few of my local grocery stores, but you can also order it online (4 pints for $32.95).

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It's Getting Haute Chocolate in Here

YumSugar — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 09:01:11 -0800

If you thought the Serpentine Goblets were pricey, then let me introduce you to the world's most expensive dessert: Frrrozen Haute Chocolate. Created by the folks at the Serendipity 3 restaurant in NY, the Frrrozen Haute Chocolate — which is an expensive version of their famous Frrrozen Hot Chocolate — rings up at $25,000. Yes, that is a five figure price tag on a single dessert.

The dessert itself is a mix of cocoa and milk, frozen to a slush-like drink. Five grams of 24-carat gold is mixed in and then it's topped with more gold and garnished with a $250 chocolate truffle that is flown in from France.

The dessert has just gone on sale and actually needs a two week lead time (they also fly the gold in from Switzerland). So far they haven't sold any, but I'm sure that's just a matter of time.

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Yummy Link: Ice Cream City

YumSugar — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 06:27:11 -0800

Oh please tell me that they're opening up a food theme park called Ice Cream City here in my neighborhood! Pretty please! — Cooking with Amy

Happy Hour: Witches' Brew

YumSugar — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:27:19 -0700

No Halloween is complete without a good old fashioned punch. Often times, folks will use dry ice as a way to create a spooky effect. However, dry ice can be quite dangerous, so I found a recipe that will evoke the same feeling without any of the risk. This recipe for a Witches' Brew starts off with a chilled apple cider and ends with a dollop of sweet vanilla ice cream. To get the recipe,

Summer of Sandwiches: Summer's Over

YumSugar — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:01:33 -0700

I can't believe that summer is just about over. Seems like we were just eating ice cream sandwiches yesterday... oh wait, we were! But in all seriousness, the end of the summer also means the end of our summer of sandwiches — after all, we have to make room for new fall features! However, just in case you missed any of them, here's a full recap.

Minty Fresh: Fresh Mint Ice Cream with Ice Cream Cone Cookies
Classic Choco-Vanilla: Chocolate Cookies with Vanilla Ice Cream
The Americone Dream: Americone Dream Ice Cream with Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Peachy Keen: Peach Ice Cream with Ginger Cookies
Salty Sweet: Vanilla Caramel Ice Cream with Saltine Crackers

Graham Caramel: Dulce De Leche Ice Cream with Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers
Cravers: Crave Treat Cookies with Coffee Ice Cream
Puff Ups: Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream with Puff Pastry
Bisco Inferno: Chocolate Citrus Biscotti with Orange Ice Cream
Minis It's Its: Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream with Bite-sized Oatmeal Cookies

Berry Heaven: Vanilla Berry Ice Cream with Fudgy Brownies
PB Choco: Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Ice Cream
Old School Nilla: Strawberry and Banana Ice Cream with Nilla Wafers
Coo-Coo for Coconut: Coconut Macaroons with Creme Brulee Ice Cream

Summer Of Sandwiches: Coconut Macaroon & Creme Brulee

partysugar — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:13:33 -0700

Sadly, the end of summer is this weekend. With its finish comes the conclusion of our 14 week series on ice cream sandwiches. For my last batch of sandwiches, I focused on the perfect pairing of cookie and ice cream flavors. I was a little disappointed in the overpowering peanut butter taste of my last ice cream sandwiches, so I found myself spending quite some time debating in the grocery store. First I picked out the chewy perfectly sized coconut macaroons. Next, after much time staring into the freezers, I decided on the custardy creme brulee ice cream.

Eureka! The pairing was sheer sweetness! To see how I made this super easy and delicious dessert,