TIP OF THE DAY: Soften That Ice Cream

For all the times you’ve struggled with scooping hard ice cream from the container, the solution is so simple: Leave the container on the counter to soften for 10 minutes or more. Some people zap the pint or quart in the microwave. There’s another bonus: Softened ice cream tastes so much better than rock-hard ice…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Today is National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day. Enjoy a sandwich with a glass of milk, and make some peanut butter & jelly ice cream: 1. Soften a pint of vanilla or chocolate ice cream (or frozen yogurt) and put the ice cream in a mixing bowl. 2. Add 4 tablespoons PB (creamy or crunchy)…
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Guinness Float

A Guinness float with Silver Moon’s Praline Irish Cream ice cream (photo courtesy Silver Moon Desserts).   A stout float—ice cream and a bottle of chocolate stout—has become a popular dessert, thanks to Guinness lovers seeking more ways to enjoy their favorite brew.. For St. Patrick’s Day, substitute the chocolate stout for Guinness. Here’s a…
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