Foodie Friday: We All Scream For Ice Cream

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Sunday is National Ice Cream Day. Whether you are a purist and enjoy plain vanilla, or are like me, and enjoy all the mix ins you can get, nothing beats homemade ice cream. It is a delicious dessert and a terrific treat at any time of day. This post is rich and creamy, and features fifteen fabulous flavors. Enjoy!

Peanut Butter Brownie Ice

 Cream Bars

This recipe begins with your favorite vanilla ice cream. You don't even have to make your own. I have a feeling you will need to make more than what the recipe calls for, these will surely be everyone's favorite Summer treat.

Half Baked Harvest

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker
Make your own frozen drinks and treats in as little as 25 minutes. 
Now on sale at...
Williams Sonoma

Bourbon Salted Caramel No Churn Ice Cream

I make a version of this often. It is beyond good. 

Noelle Carter Food

Chocolate Coffee Ice Cream Cake
This recipe gets my vote for looks alone. That crust is actually a thick layer of fudgy brownies.
Oh my! 
Food52

Champagne Floats
Yes please! May I have another? With just two ingredients, this is 
one special treat.
Crumby Kitchen

Tartufo

I have only had this dessert once, and it was at the rooftop restaurant in the Hotel Eden in Rome. Both the dessert and the ambiance were special. Those cherries have been soaked in Amaretto, making this an easy but elegant
 ending to a dinner party,

Sprinkle Bakes

Vanilla-Almond Ice Cream with Cherries and Pistachios
Isn't this a beautiful mix? It's a custard 
based treat.
Food and Wine

Pink Lemonade Ice Cream Pie
What a pretty pie! It is said to be super easy to make. I would be tempted to add a jigger or two of vodka into the mix.
Cravings of a Lunatic

Boozy Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae with Coconut Hot 
Fudge Sauce
This recipe had me at every darn word in the title! Roasting strawberries takes them up another notch.
Heather Christo

Ice Cream Container

With all of the ice cream I make, I don't have one of these. How handy!

Sur La Table

No Churn Tiramisu Ice Cream

This recipe begins with a mascarpone ice cream base. Then you dip little pieces of the ladyfingers in very strong coffee, and finally swirl in store bought fudge sauce. How decadent! 

Broma Bakery

Fresh Peach Ice Cream

This recipe brings me back to the days of sitting on my Mother's homemade ice cream machine. It was cold as all get out, but the end result was worth it. Peach was her favorite. Mine was fresh coconut. This recipe requires an ice cream maker.

Williams Sonoma

Frozen Oreo Dessert
A very easy recipe that uses store bought ice cream. Anyone can do this.
Yummly

White Chocolate Chunk Lavender 

Ice Cream

Doesn't that sound light and lovely? I always find white chocolate to be so elegant. Don't you?

How Sweet Eats

Ice Cream Sandwich Maker
So clever, especially if you want professional looking sandwiches.
Food52

Banana Pancake Ice Cream With Maple Brittle
The author of the recipe describes this delicious dish like this: "The flavor can best be described as a mixture of butter pecan ice cream, bananas foster and maple syrup-drenched pancakes."
I am in!
Foxes Love Lemons

Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Just like your favorite key lime pie, but frozen. And for those of us that like to have a cocktail as our dessert, there's rum involved!
Tutti Dolci

Ice Cream Apron

If you are going to the trouble, you might as well look the part. Macy's has a sweet selection.

Macy's

Pistachio Mint Ice Cream

Said to be super creamy with lots of minty, chocolaty, nutty flavor. It all sounds fab, but those cones though......! 

Half Baked Harvest

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Wednesday's Weekend Prep

(Via Inslee By Design)

This weekend comes fast after the Memorial Day holiday we just celebrated.  There will be the parties (think Dads and Grads), The day at the beach, Saturday swims at the Club, lawn games, cookouts, weekend guests and more. Are you ready?  

HERE: Perfect Picks That Will Have You Ready For Whatever The Weekend Brings!

Set Of 3 Colorful Lanterns

Don't let the party end after the sun goes down. Entertain under stars with the warm glow of candlelight. Nicely reduced at

One Kings Lane

Haptic Labs Sailing Ship Kite

Going to the shore? Taking the kids to the park? Or weekending with friends who have children? This kite covers the bases for all kinds of fun.  Makes a creative hostess gift, too.
Barney's New York

'Beach' Ping Pong Set
Let's face it, kids need to be occupied. These fun paddles will do the job on the beach, in the backyard, or down in the basement.
Nordstrom

Beach Blankets

Bright colors, playful prints, patterns and pom-poms. These oversized beach blankets are perfect on the sand, on the lawn at the park, or in your own backyard. Love it for babies to roll and play! Lots to choose from at

One Kings Lane

Cuisinart® Classic Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream and Sorbet Maker
Everyone screams for ice cream, don't they? Have your own "Frozen" party and invite the neighborhood.  Now really reduced at
Sur La Table

Sweet Stencils
Having weekend guests?  Imagine the eye opening surprise they will have when you serve them their morning cup of Joe and it looks like this! So fun.
Open Sky

Henri Bendel Straw Beach Hat
Never be caught in the sun without one of these!
A casually sophisticated look. Love the leather band and gold chain detail.
Henri Bendel

MAR Y SOL Caracas Tote
I can't decide if it is the leather handles, the pom-poms or the nautical stripes that have me loving this tote.  Isn't it just perfect for the beach, a day of shopping or the farmer's market?
Simply Soles

Bare Escentuals Faux-On-the-Go Gradual Sunless Face And Body Tanners
Don't get caught with white pasty legs this weekend. Go faux!  This is the only self tanner for the body that I have ever had any luck with, and I do highly recommend it.  I apply it with a kabuki type brush, which is fabulous, as your hands never touch the brown gel.
Nordstrom's

Rachael Ray 
Set of 2 Therma-Flect ChillOut Totes
Purely practical.  These totes safely store frozen or hot food. Think about it. How handy to have in the car for your return trip home from the market with ice cream! Bringing a hot or cold dish to a barbecue is a snap with these insulated totes. More colors available. See a video at
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