Many of the ice creams we eat contain that many calories in 1/4 cup! Otherwise stated, this ice cream has one-quarter the calories of premium brands.

Yes, this is great ice cream for people who like to consume it by the pint.

Halo Top was developed by an attorney who felt guilty about his ice cream habit. The lower-calorie ice ceams on the market had artificial ingredients he wanted to avoid. So he took a year and a half to develop a brand that met his criteria: all-natural, non-GMO, hormone-free milk and cream, greatly reduced calories and greatly increased protein (a major “guilt-free” factor).

Equally noteworthy is the taste: Made with top-shelf ingredients like Belgian chocolate, organic fruits, organic cane sugar, cage-free eggs and hormone-free milk and cream, these are lovely pints!
 
HALO TOP ICE CREAM FLAVORS

The line currently includes:

 
*This flavor has 280 calories per pint. Flavors without an asterisk have 240 calories.

CLEVER INGREDIENTS

The calories are reduced by substituting part of the sugar for non-caloric stevia and erythritol, both natural ingredients. The extra protein comes from milk protein concentrate and prebiotic fiber.

It’s an inspired approach, a boon to ice cream fans who eat too much of it and would like to cut back somehow.

This is how. We affirm that the ice cream deserves its halo—represented by a gold circle on the rim of the pint.

The line is certified kosher by KOF-K and certified gluten free.

Discover more at HaloTop.com, including a store locator.

Those who buy cones at a scoop shops know the joy of selecting toppings (and chagrin that you want more than will fit on a scoop of ice cream). Why not port the practice to your home?

You don’t even have to buy sprinkles. Use what you have at home:

 
The finishing touch: whipped cream. You can buy Reddi-Whip in vanilla or chocolate flavors; or if you have a cream whipper, make a gourmet flavor.

 
It takes only a minute to change a perfectly yummy ice cream cone into something wonderful.
 
  

Yesterday, we explored the history and glories of icebox cake. Today we present the icebox pie

Unlike yesterday’s recipe, this one does require a bit of baking—just 10 to 15 minutes in the oven. You make the filling while the crust bakes. Then, into the fridge it goes, to chill and set the filling.

This recipe has a white chocolate and cream cheese filling swirled with fresh raspberries with a buttery crust made from vanilla wafers. vanilla wafer crust. It’s cool and creamy and sweet and refreshing. Just the thing to satisfy your summertime sweet tooth!

This Raspberry White Chocolate Icebox Pie was developed by Jennifer McHenry of Bake Or Break, and sent to us by GoBoldWithButter.com.

Prep time is 25 minutes, cook time (for the crust) is 15 minutes.
 
 
RECIPE: WHITE CHOCOLATE ICE BOX PIE

Ingredients For A 9-Inch Pie

 
Preparation

1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Lightly butter 9-inch tart or pie pan.

2. COMBINE the crushed vanilla wafers and butter until thoroughly mixed. Press mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned and dry. Set the crust aside to cool.

3. PLACE the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat at half-power in the microwave in 30-second increments, until the chocolate melts when stirred. Set aside to cool.

4. BEAT the cooled chocolate, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer on medium speed, until smooth and creamy.

5. PLACE the heavy cream in a large, chilled mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, beat at medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the white chocolate mixture. Transfer the mixture to the cooled pie crust and spread evenly.

6. PLACE the raspberries in a blender or food processor and process until puréed. Use a small spoon to drop the raspberries over the top of the pie filling. Use a thin knife to swirl the raspberries into the filling.

7. REFRIGERATE the pie for at least 2 hours before serving.
 
 
> The history of ice box cake/pie.
 
 
> The history of white chocolate.
 
 
> The history of raspberries.

[1] White chocolate with raspberries icebox pie (photo © Bake Or Break | Go Bold With Butter).

[2] Fresh raspberries (photo © Good Eggs).

[3] Our favorite affordable white chocolate is Lindt, widely available in the U.S., MSRP $3.99 for a 4.4-ounce bar. For pricier gourmet brands, here’s our article on the best white chocolate bars.

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So many people love bacon so much, that NYY Steak in New York City has created this NYY Steak Bacon appetizer.

It’s made with thick-cut Nueske slab bacon that’s cured and smoked in house (with a maple glaze). There’s a bit of sautéed spinach in the center—the salad—and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Make it for your favorite bacon lover. All you need are:

 
Or, add a poached quail egg, a side of toast and mayo, for a deconstructed BLT.

Or, replace the toast and mayo with halved cherry tomatoes and a quartered hard-boiled egg, for a postmodern spinach salad.
Check out the different types of bacon in our Bacon Glossary.

We published our first beer cocktail recipe, Almond Ale Spritzer, five years ago. It’s time to revisit the options.

These cocktails were developed by Bohemia Beer, made in a Pilsner style beer. But you can try other styles: Check out our Beer Glossary for the different types of beer.

For those who prefer wine, check out winetails.
 
 
RECIPE #1: BEER MIMOSA

Ingredients For 1 Drink

 
Preparation

1. POUR the beer into a wine glass. Top with orange juice and stir gently.

2. GARNISH with the orange slice—or, be creative and make a curl from the peel, as shown in the photo above.

Michelada is a Mexican drink: beer mixed with ingredients similar to Bloody Mary mix. “Chela” is Mexican slang for a cold beer, and michelada is a portmanteau of “mi chela helada,” or my cold beer.

Here’s more about the Michelada.

 
For The Michelada Mix

Ingredients For 4½ Cups

Preparation

1. MAKE the Bloody Maria mix: Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth.

2. COMBINE the salt and pepper and spread out on a flat plate. Rub the rims of 6 tall glasses with the cut lime, then twist in the salt and pepper to coat the entire rim.

3. POUR 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) of tequila into each glass. Add ¾ cup of beer and ¾ cup of the Bloody Maria mix and mix the drinks well with a spoon.

4. GARNISH: Place a lime wedge on the edge of each glass. Skewer a cherry tomato, cube of cheese and pickled jalapeño slice and place in glass.