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Salted Dulce de Leche I've been on a salt kick lately it all started with my recent trip to Napa where I was devouring every sweet salty treat I could find. It started at Bouchons Bakery with the large Salted Caramel Macaron and it kept going with salted caramel cupcakes and of course before I flew back home to Los Angeles I stopped off at the Bi-Rite Creamery in San Francisco and of
Chocolate shake form In-N-Out
Double Rainbow Strawberry Ice Cream.
Haagen Dazs Chocolate Ice Cream.
Homemade chocolate chip ice cream sandwich.
Homemade vanilla bean ice cream with fresh blueberries, chocolate morsels and whole roasted almonds. Wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July! God Bless America!
Haagen Dazs - Vanilla Milk Chocolate Almond Bar A solid choice if your looking for a good ice cream bar. The ice cream is nice and rich with great vanilla flavor. The chocolate coating is thick an scattered with almonds.
Double Rainbow Mint Chip Ice Cream I liked this ice cream a lot. Very Minty and creamy and the chocolate was dark and rich.
Magnum Mint Ice Cream Bar I thought I'd give a second chance but the Magnum premium ice cream bar still isn't as good as Haagen Daz bars.
Chocolate Covered Pistachios in Rich Chocolate Ice Cream - OXO LockTop Container Giveaway Thanks to our great friends at OXO for letting me test out these great LockTop containers. I've been using them on a daily basis for a over a month now and they are great. The lids snap on and are airtight. You can put your leftover avocado or guacamole in them and it will not turn th
World Peace Sundae Another year has come to an end. There was much to celebrate and be thankful for. Thank you for stopping by my blog and seeing my latest ice cream creation. I hope the new year continues to bring you much joy and happiness and that you are living your dream. This World Peace Sundae was inspired by the World Peace Cookies created by Dorie Greenspan
Salted Caramel Ice Cream As Fall is in full swing here is a great ice cream flavor to enjoy the season of eating. Ingredients (adapted from Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream) 3/4 cup of sugar for caramel 1/4 cup of sugar for ice cream base 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt 1 1/2 cups of whole milk 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream 2 ounces of cream cheese (softened) 1 table spoon an
Cafe Lucca Gelato It was such great a beautiful day I decided to take a little walk and enjoy a gelato break. Cafe Lucca is a great little cafe it has plenty of tables for you to sit and enjoy an espresso or some great gelato. They have a great selection as you can see. I ended up getting some gelato for my co-workers as well. I had the Chocolate Hazelnut and Pistachio
Orange Vanilla Cream Here is another childhood favorite of mine. It an Orange Vanilla Cream. Just simple frozen orange juice and then I combine with some vanilla ice cream. It is simple, tart, sweet and creamy.
Magnum Ice Cream Bar - Vanilla Almond Today I saw the Magnum Ice Bar on sale while wandering through the freezer isle. I thought I would give them a try and see if they lived up to all the hype that the TV commercials were generating. The packaging is definitely fancy compared to the Haagen Dazs bar. The gold foil wrapping definitely convey a sense of a h
Hot Fudge Here is a very simple recipe for hot fudge. Ingredients 4 ounces of dark chocolate chips 4 ounces of unsalted butter sliced so they are easy to melt 1/2 cup of heavy cream 1 1/4 cup of sugar 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract Melt the chocolate chips and butter in a double boiler. Stir in heavy cream and then sprinkle in 1/2 cup sugar. Continue stirring until the
Just a simple post today. It was a very busy weekend.A vanilla scoop in Black and White.
Shamu Ice Cream Pop I spent the day at the Seaworld in San Diego and I had to try the Shamu Ice Cream pop. It a vanilla ice cream flavored ice cream bar that is shaped like Shamu and then dipped in milke chocolate. I would say this novelty ice cream was pretty cool and went with the theme of being at Sea World. It was a great time for the entire family
Today I had a chance to try Maggie Moos ice cream.I had tried there Strawberry ice cream it was very good had a great flavor and finish.I also tried there Carrot Cake ice cream it has the taste of cream cheese frosting with cinnamon and they also had specs of carrots.
Vanilla Cherry Ice Cream Bowls Simplicity is best. Like the words of all the best chefs when you have good ingredients you don't have to do much to make them shine. These little vanilla cherry waffle bowls are simple and perfect for a nice warm summers night. Just dice up ripe sweet cherries top off with the best vanilla ice cream you can make or buy and serve in a nice fresh and warm wa
Nectarine Sundae I hope you are experiencing the bountiful sweet crop of Nectarines that are at your local farmers market. We picked up some deliciously ripe nectarines this weekend and today I had just enough remaining to make a quick sundae. I peeled the nectarine and thinly sliced and sauteed them with some butter and brown sugar to taste. When you see the sugar just begin
Ice Cream Scoops Here is my small collection of Ice Cream Scoops. They all make different sizes and shapes of scoops. I prefer the smaller scoops for my ice cream photos because you can fit more of them into a bowl or cone.
Chocolate Waffle Cones Well once you start making your own ice cream I think it is a natural progression to start making waffle cones. Nothing beats the smell and taste of a fresh crispy buttery waffle cone. I decided to deviate a little from the regular waffle cone recipe and added in a couple teaspoons of coco powder and made the cones richer and more sophisticated. Ingredients
Come check out my guest post at The Ravenous Couple blog. The Ravenous Couple Blog is a great read with delicious recipes and great family stories. Today I share a Vietnamese Dessert - Che Dau Trang
Mint Klondike Bar I saw these Mint Klondike Bars while strolling through the ice cream freezer section at the local supermarket and I had to give them a try. I'm always a sucker for mint and chocolate, it one of my favorite flavor combinations. They tasted pretty good for a store bought Ice Cream bar. The chocolate that coated the ice was thick and dark chocolate tasting. The ice cre
Cupcakes and Ice Cream It was my twin nephews 1st birthday party today and my wife's cousin made these great cupcakes and sugar cookies. If you want to learn how to make these sweet treats visit her great blog at Treats-SF.blogspot.com It wouldn't be complete without cake and ice cream.
Old Town Grinder and Ice Cream Parlor The Yelp Link It was a beautiful Friday here in Southern California so I decided to take a quick break and walk down to the Old Town Grinder for a scoop of Ice Cream. I wasn't sure what to expect but when I walked up to the ice cream counter and saw that they served Thrifty's Ice Cream I knew I wouldn't be disappointed because I gr
Banana Cookies N Cream Shake Just a quick and simple post today. A creamy cookies and banana shake.
Banana Coconut Sundae A tropical sundae made with banana ice cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce and topped off with toasted coconut shreds and crushed cashews.
Vanilla Ice Cream Pops A simple way to eat ice cream with out a spoon or a cone is to fill them into molds. I added caramel drizzle to jazz them up a little but they are great all by themselves.
Chocolate Sauce I want to show you a simple chocolate sauce you can make that will go great with any ice cream. You can make this sauce in 10 minutes and turn you ordinary ice cream from good to spectacular! Ingredients 1/4 cup of strong coffee ( I used a french roast) 1/4 cup of cocoa powder 1/4 cup of sugar 2 ounces of dark chocolate chips 1 tablespoon of corn syrup 2
Banana Ice Cream Crepe Yesterday Nutella Crepe was good but today I decided to make a Banana Ice Cream filled crepe. The Banana ice cream was a simple full flavor ice cream and wrapped around a warm Nutella Crepe. I don't know if there is a better ice cream crepe out there. I would put this Ice Cream filled crepe up with the best of them. I liked how the Nutella froze up like lit
Nutella Crepes A La Mode I had a craving for Nutella Banana Crepes for dessert today but it ice cream month so I have to add a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream. The crepe recipe was from Epicurius. It was very simple it took me 10 minutes to prepare and then I let it chill in the freezer for 15 minutes before I cooked them. I also added a 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the
Gelato from Gelato from Aroma di Roma http://www.yelp.com/biz/aroma-di-roma-long-beach Went out for dessert today and had some Pistachio, Nutella and Mint Gelato
Root Beer Float Rich Creamy Smooth Delicious
Strawberry Creamsicle I was craving a creamsicle but I only had made strawberry popsicles. I had some vanilla ice cream so I just topped off the popsicle with a scoop. I had to eat the with a fork but it had the flavor profile of a delicious creamsicle. Next time I make popsicles I add some ice cream before the fruit puree freezes to have a true creamsicle Directions for the
Caramel Swirl and Caramel filled Chocolate Turtles Ice Cream I found these little caramel filled chocolate turtles while grocery shopping at the store and I new they would go great in an ice cream. I've been practicing Jeni Britton Bauer recipes. So I made a simple vanilla ice cream swirled in some fresh caramel and placed a couple handful of turtles.
After a day of BBQ and celebration Mint Chip Ice Cream is a great way to top off our Independence Day. I used the basic ice cream recipe from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home and then I added in 2 tablespoons of peppermint extract and 1/2 cup of chopped dark mint chocolate.
Zesty Lemon Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich I made these Lemon Sugar Cookies and then I made a simple vanilla ice cream. A simple and easy treat.
Coffee Ice Cream Sandwich I made an Italian Roast Coffee Ice cream from Jeni's Britton Bauer ice cream book. A great rich and decadent ice cream sandwich a great way to end a dinner.
Pecan Praline Ice Cream Happy Ice Cream Month! Wow can you believe July is already here and summer is in full swing. If you haven't already broken out the ice cream maker this is the perfect weekend to do so. This month you'll want to check my blog regularly as I am going to try and post something everyday. I'm truly an ice cream fanatic. I look at other people desser
Raspberry Ice Cream Sandwich If you like raspberries and chocolate than this is your ice cream sandwich. The raspberry ice cream is not to tart and overly sweet and it compliments the chocolate chocolate chip cookie letting the cookie share the spotlight. The recipe for the the Raspberry Ice Cream is: 2 cups of heavy cream 1 1/4 cup of whole milk 1/2 cup of sugar
Raspberry Ice Cream Sandwich If you like raspberries and chocolate than this is your ice cream sandwich. The raspberry ice cream is not to tart and overly sweet and it compliments the chocolate chocolate chip cookie letting the cookie share the spotlight. The recipe for the the Raspberry Ice Cream is: 2 cups of heavy cream 1 1/4 cup of whole milk 1/2 cup of sugar 1 pinch of
A Photo Blog post of Strawberry Chip Ice Cream
Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cream The first batches of California strawberry are hitting our market now . Just looking at them reminds me of the warmer season to come and all the fun that will arrive with Spring and Summer. I know the rest of the nation is still pretty cold with rain and snow but even if you can find frozen strawberries give this recipe a try. Ingredients: 1
Caramel Delight Ice Cream It is girl scout cookie season and I decided to make an ice cream inspired by the famous Carmel Delight cookies. This is an caramel ice cream with toasted coconut. To make this Carmel Delight ice cream you will need: 2/3 cups of Caramel 2 cups of heavy cream 1 cup of whole milk 1/2 cup of sugar 1/3 cup of toasted coconut strands pinch of salt 4 egg
Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cream The first batches of California strawberry are hitting our market now . Just looking at them reminds me of the warmer season to come and all the fun that will arrive with Spring and Summer. I know the rest of the nation is still pretty cold with rain and snow but even if you can find frozen strawberries give this recipe a try. Ingredients:
It's Thanksgiving week and everyone is gearing up for a great Thanksgiving feast! I love Thanksgiving. It's a great time for families just to get together and share a wonderful meal. We can catch up with everyone, reminisce about the past and look ahead to what could be in store for the future. I think Thanksgiving sometimes gets overlooked more and more each year. It seem
