ice cream

There is a current seasonal flavor at Coldstone that you HAVE to try.  They have a strawberry basil ice cream that is fantastic! It is so good that I eat it just the way it is, without any mixins.I thought about going home and trying to recreate i...

Passion fruit ice cream with lycheesI traveled the world as a child thanks to my father's overseas job and his love of exploring the world. During our travels, my dad would try all sorts of foods, including fruit. He and I both loved passion fruit. Sev...

It’s finally warming up here in Northern California. Up until last week it was raining, which is pretty unusual here. The sudden warm up is perfect timing for the annual ice cream cupcake contest at Cupcake Project. Last year I entered my bacon chocolate ice cream cupcake, which was a semifinalist! This year, I...

When my mom came up to visit me recently she arrived with a mad craving for some of her homemade strawberry marmalade.  Frankly, I approved of this craving, as I find my mom's marmalade to be some of the best I've ever tasted. ...

When my mom came up to visit me recently she arrived with a mad craving for some of her homemade strawberry marmalade.  Frankly, I approved of this craving, as I find my mom's marmalade to be some of the best I've ever tasted. ...

That's right, it's Mangalitsa week here on "Appetizers." To get some more information on the Mangalitsa pig, a prized swine with chefs ranging from The Kitchen to the French Laundry, check out my Food & Wine cover story on the Mangalitsa pig. For yo...

Many years ago, I worked in an ice cream shop that made all of its ice cream.  White Dream was one of our signature flavors.  It is a vanilla base with white chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.  I am not sure the exact recipe, but this is close.  I use my Vanilla Bean Ice...

Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates has earned a national reputation for its handcrafted, luxurious chocolates and small desserts such as the gianduja cake and the café cremeaux. Once you visit the small shop on L Street, it's easy to understand why. Quality...

This recipe has been reposted due to the technical issues Blogger had this week. Last Mother's Day weekend was the first time my mom had come to visit in months, so we had a TON of catching up to do: home improvement, spending QT with the ...

I love ice cream. Who doesn't? It's cool, refreshing, and a great summer treat. When my husband and I got married, I received an ice cream maker as a gift. Back then I loved to cook and bake, but I wasn't up on all the gadgets, so I had registered for ...