Chicago’s 9 Best Ice Cream Dishes

July is National Ice Cream Month and here are the top Chicago spots where we’re making the rounds to celebrate. I don’t know about you, but no matter how full I am, I can always make room for ice cream, gelato, sorbet, or frozen yogurt. On a hot summer day, these desserts hit the spot.  […]

12 Easy Ice Cream Recipes to Make at Home

Ice cream and summer walk hand-in-hand down an Atlantic boardwalk, breathing in the salty sea air. They go for a sail. They hang at outdoor fests and carnivals, fireworks displays, baseball games, and parades. They are BFFs, and we are the beneficiaries of their mutual admiration society. Sure, there are plenty of amazing ice cream […]

9 Best Frozen Desserts in Chicago

Are you ready to get brain freeze this summer? Battle the heat and humidity with nine of the best frozen desserts in Chicago and the suburbs. Just hurry so you can get them before they melt! There’s no sweeter way to cool down. Homestead on the Roof  There’s no better place to enjoy an artisanal twist […]

Frozen Feast

Let’s face it. Frozen desserts —ice cream, gelato, sorbet, custard, froyo—are always good. Always. That’s not up for debate.

Gingery Bananas Foster Sundaes

Bananas are the perfect pick-me-up, low in calories, high in potassium. In this preparation, they’re still potassium-rich, but as for low calorie? Not so much! This gingery, decadent treat will put a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Curious George would be jealous. Gingery Bananas Foster Sundaes (serves 6) 3 tablespoons […]

Make Your Own Ice Cream: Fun and Fancy Recipes

Whether you’re looking for an easy activity to do with your kids or a way to wow guests at a dinner party, let these ice cream recipes—Fresh Peach or Rum (for adults only)—be your guide. The first is a super simple, throw-it-all-together-and-mix traditional ice cream. The second—a richer, custard-based ice cream—requires advance preparation. Fresh Peach […]