TIP OF THE DAY: Alternative Ice Cream Sandwiches

Donut sandwiches are the new ice cream sandwich. Photo courtesy Schwan’s.   We love ice cream sandwiches. We typically make ours with chocolate chip cookies or sliced pound cake. But these ideas from Schwan’s have us thinking in new directions. You can whip them up and serve them immediately, or store them in the freezer.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Bloody Mary Ice Pops

Bloody Mary ice pops. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   Yesterday we proposed diet ice pops, made from diet fruit soda. This time, it’s serious: Bloody Mary ice pops. You can turn any juice-based cocktail into an ice pop. We especially like Bloody Mary ice pops because they have no sugar (guilt free!)…
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PRODUCT: York Peppermint Patty Ice Cream Bars

Lovers of York Peppermint Patties (us included) can cool off this summer with York Ice Cream bars, made by Good Humor, a Univlever brand. (The York Peppermint Pattie candy brand is owned by Hershey Company, and the ice cream is made under license.) The three-ounce rounds of peppermint ice cream are dipped in a dark…
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PRODUCT: Brownie Bowls For Spectacular Sundaes

Here’s a new way to enjoy brownies à la mode: brownie sundae bowls. Made by Chicago Metallic, one of our favorite manufacturers of baking equipment, they add pizzazz to an already delightful dessert. Beyond brownies, you can make other cake recipes in the molds as well. Just pour the batter into the molds, bake, cool…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Ice Cream With Balsamic Vinegar

What can you do to turn a scoop of vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt into a sophisticated dessert? Drizzle it with balsamic glaze and add some strawberries. And if you prefer, use strawberry ice cream or yogurt. Plain strawberries with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or a balsamic glaze is a classic Italian dessert.…
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