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Coffee might be my biggest weakness. I need it in the morning, I won’t turn it down in the afternoon, and I’ve been known to drink it in the evening before bed (I’m not an addict. Italians do it. It’s classy). The only problem with this coffee obsession of mine is that it’s approximately a million degrees outside here this summer, and that is not an exaggeration, so I needed a way to get my coffee kick without overheating. Enter: coffee ice cream. With fresh brewed coffee in the base and … [Read more…]

There’s a new ice cream shop in Sacramento called Cornflower Creamery and it’s about two blocks from my work. Guys, this is a dangerous thing. I may or may not have gone there and just ate ice cream for lunch one day… it was so worth it! (This is also why I have signed up for a boxing gym so when I get the urge to eat ice cream for lunch again, because it most definitely will happen, I won’t feel guilty about it!) You would do the same too if you’ve tried their Strawberries & Cream … [Read more…]

To be honest, I’m not sure when or why I decided to make this ice cream. But it’s been one of the best decisions of my life. Seriously…it’s that good. Kelly made a basic vanilla ice cream Philadelphia style, which means no tempering of eggs, and it has been the perfect base for pretty much any flavor I’ve thought up (Cookies and Cream anyone?). I’m happy to report it worked again with this recipe! Now this recipe is a little more involved than the other ice cream flavors, but trust me, it’s … [Read more…]

I hope you’re ready for pumpkin overload, because today is the Virtual Pumpkin Party! Us and a bunch of other bloggers are all posting pumpkin recipes today, just in time for your Halloween and fall festivities. A new Dairy Queen just opened near us, which is perfect timing for me to get the seasonal pumpkin pie blizzard. Then Kelly sent me a recipe for an easy no-churn pumpkin pie ice cream and as usual, I figured I should probably just make it myself instead of going out and buying … [Read more…]

Bananas are one of my favorite fruits and a staple in our house. I eat them all the time and particularly love them with a frozen waffle and peanut butter… you should definitely try it! When Steph and I were in Portland a year and a half ago (you can read about it here and here and here) we met this really nice guy at this really awesome cabin-y vibe type bar. Now this guy was cute and I’ve never met anyone more excited about turning 30. He was so excited that I started getting excited … [Read more…]

If you haven’t noticed, we have quite the ice cream obsession around here. But can you blame us?! It’s summer! And ice cream is delicious. When I was growing up we got to have “treat” each night before bed. It could be anything: cookies and milk, a popsicle, a piece of pie. Mine was always a bowl of ice cream. Always. I ate ice cream so often my relatives would buy extra when I was coming to town. I had an ice cream cone charm for my Italian charm bracelet (remember those??) When I … [Read more…]

My grandmother once told me that ice cream “is just milk, cream, and sugar- it’s really not that bad for you, Kelly.” I chose to believe her and as a result, I liberally consume ice cream on a regular basis. Thanks, Mimi, for justifying my love of ice cream. Now, I can’t entirely blame my grandmother for my love of ice cream. I also blame our local, go-to ice cream shop- Leatherby’s. Hands down, they have the best ice cream around the Sacramento area (although, nothing beats Mint Chip from … [Read more…]

It’s holiday season which means fruit pies and crisps are in abundance. And what is needed when it comes to hot, fresh of pie on Thanksgiving? Vanilla ice cream 🙂 I love ice cream and my favorite ice cream is mint chocolate chip from Baskin Robbins. Or toasted almond from Leatherby’s. If we buy ice cream at the store, it’s usually moose tracks or chocolate fudge brownie swirl. There was that one time I was in the Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich phase. And I also went through a period where I … [Read more…]

Last Saturday we celebrated my brother’s confirmation with a Mexican dinner at home with family. My Aunt Paula made her famous beef enchiladas, my Aunt Teri made one of her amazingly delicious green salads and we had rice and beans. It was delicious, easy and made for a great evening with family celebrating the fact that my brother is now officially Catholic. … [Read more…]

I LOVE ice cream (and milkshakes)! It is my favorite dessert and if you were to ask my favorite food, 75% of the time I’d say ice cream. Mint chip from Baskin Robbins to be exact. Or toasted almond from Leatherby’s (an awesome local ice cream parlor). Or anything with coffee and/or Oreos. Like I said, I love ice cream! … [Read more…]