TIP OF THE DAY: Waffle Bowls (Ice Cream Cone Cups)

Strawberry sundae in a cone cup. Photo courtesy Joy Cone Co.   Can’t decide between a cup of ice cream or a cone? Have two in one with a cone cup, a.k.a. waffle bowl. Perfect for customers who have trouble deciding whether they want their ice cream served in a cone or a dish, this…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Blender Slushie, Blender Sorbet

Whether you like a little or a lot of heat, check out this exciting new cookbook from Melissa’s. Photo courtesy Melissas.com.   Yesterday we reviewed the Zoku Slush & Shake Maker, noting that the benefit of using it over making a blender is that there’s no ice to dilute your drink. Another way to avoid…
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FOOD FUN: Make Alcohol-Infused Ice Pops

[1] New, fun, delicious: Prosecco and boozy ice pops (photo © Conrad Hotel | NYC). [2] Freeze your own Prosecco pops, and enjoy this light sparkler straight or in a cocktail (photo © Freixenet).   Too bad “Sex And The City” is off the air. The girls could have spent an afternoon or evening at…
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RECIPE: Popcorn Ball Ice Cream Sandwiches

Make an ice cream sandwich with a “popcorn ball” sandwich. Photo courtesy Popcorn.org.   August 2nd is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day. Sure, ice cream between two cookies or thin slices of cake makes a great sandwich. But try something different this year: Make the “sandwich” part from popcorn balls. This recipe takes the ingredients…
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FOOD FUN: Ice Cream Sandwich Sundae

We found this “sundae” on the Smucker’s Facebook page. Maybe you want a more formal dessert to bring to the table. Or maybe you just want to have fun. Either way: 1. CUT the ice cream sandwich at angles and place in a fancy dish. 2. GARNISH with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, berries, sprinkles, candies…
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