Frozen Desserts

Mixed Berry Sorbet Recipe & Half-Marathon Update

Apr 23, 2012

Mixed Berry Sorbet Recipes & Half-Marathon Update

“Where are they? Where are they? I just need to see them. Please let me see them.” As I ran down the final stretch of the half-marathon course, all I could think of was finding my family in the cheering crowd corralled behind the metal gates. The sound of my pounding feet and labored breathing [...]

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Recipes for Good Health & Weight Loss in 2012

Jan 2, 2012

Typically at this time of year I am lamenting my jeans’ unwillingness to cooperate with my waistline. This year things are a little different. The kind of different that makes clothes shopping fun again, the kind of different that makes me crave exercise and fresh air, the kind of different that makes me feel better [...]

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Caramel Apple Ice Cream Sundae Recipe

Oct 17, 2011

Remember those pictures I posted about ten days ago? The ones where snow was falling in our backyard? Well, we’re back in shorts because the temperatures shot back up to the 70s. One side of me wants to dive into comfort dishes – soups, stews and apple and pumpkin desserts epitomize autumn. The other side [...]

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Almond Joy Chocolate & Coconut Ice Cream Recipe

Aug 22, 2011

Last week when I posted my easy, make-ahead breakfast idea, I was bemoaning the fact that my kids were going to be back to school in a week. Well, the day is here and with it comes mixed emotions. The boys are excited to see their friends and dive back into the routine of school. [...]

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Key Lime Pie Gelato Recipe

Aug 10, 2011

While I am enjoying some summer playtime with my family, several of my favorite food bloggers are sharing their talents with you. Please welcome Shaina of Food for My Family. Shaina is the mother of four little ones, nicknamed Kiwi, Kola Nut, Kumquat and Kidney Bean on her blog. She writes about her family adventures [...]

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Orange Cantaloupe Sorbet Recipe

Aug 1, 2011

While I am enjoying some summer playtime with my family, several of my favorite food bloggers will be sharing their talents with you. First up is Amanda of The Cilantropist, who brings us amazing recipes such as Chili Lime Marinated Shrimp, Rose Sangria and this refreshing Orange Cantaloupe Sorbet. As you will see, her photography [...]

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Recipes to Keep You Cool: Ice Cream, Sorbet & Beverages

Jul 24, 2011

Dulce de Leche & Chocolate Waffle Cone Ice Cream and Passionfruit & Lime Gin Martini As the temperatures stay a constant state of “simmer” around the U.S. and parts of Canada, we are all looking for ways to take the edge off the heat. Sprinklers, water balloon baseball games and the trusty air-conditioning are welcome [...]

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Blueberry Swirl Ice Cream Pie with Hazelnut Crust Recipe

Jul 8, 2011

For our family, summertime is filled with camping trips, bike rides and lazy afternoons at the pool. Well, the “lazy” part refers to me, as I lounge in the shade or beach myself in the shallow end of the kiddie pool, occasionally throwing the football to my kids. The boys, on the other hand, are [...]

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Watermelon Mojito Sorbet Recipe

Jun 28, 2011

When I was a kid, eating watermelon was a different experience than it is now. For one, we never considered making it into a sorbet, mojito-inspired or otherwise. More importantly, the refreshing summertime fruit was packed with large black seeds. As an adult, I appreciate not having to sift through the watermelon in my mouth [...]

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