Ben & Jerry’s Rebrands Flavor to Show Support for Gay Marriage

News: 6 Comments; 01 Sep 2009 Ben and Jerry’s has re-branded an ice-cream flavour to ‘Hubby Hubby’ to show its support for gay marriage. More widely known as Chubby Hubby, the rebrand move has been taken to raise awareness of the Freedom to Marry campaign in the US. A statement on the Ben and Jerry website said the move had been taken to celebrate the great States, including the brand’s home state of Vermont, “where loving couples of all kinds are free to marry legally.” It added that the re-brand of ‘Chubby Hubby’ to “Hubby Hubby’ was taken “in support, and to raise awareness of the importance of marriage ... {More...}

National Ice Cream Day

News: 10 Comments; 17 Jul 2009 For those of us that love, love, love ice cream, we don't really need a 'day' dedicated to this awesome dessert to remind us to eat it. In 1984, however, Ronal Reagan declared that the 3rd Sunday in July was 'National Ice Cream Day' due to the overwhelming popularity of the treat. So do your part to observe this holiday on Sunday, July 19th (2 days from now!). Here's one way that you can enjoy the day: NimbleBit is celebrating this tasty and refreshing holiday on Sunday, July 19th by giving away their game "Scoops" (regular price $1.99) for FREE. "Scoops" is a ... {More...}

News: 4 Comments; 25 Jun 2009 Just about every other ice cream blog on the net has posted about this, so I was feeling a bit un"cool" (har har) by not mentioning it as well. Behold, the mighty torso of Daniel Craig in ice cream form! {More...}

News: 1 Comment; 16 Jun 2009 Just got wind that this summer six Klondike stickless bar varieties will be getting a thicker chocolatey shell. Who doesn't love more chocolate with their ice cream? To celebrate the launch of these new ice creams, the company has launched some online interactive games/applications. Check out Khaki Pants Pete – Klondike is employing the concept of 8-bit video games from the ‘80s where characters face a series of “eyebrow-raising” challenges. Chapter 1 launched this week on Klondike’s new Web site, www.KlondikeBar.com, as well as on Klondike’s Facebook Fan Page. Additional chapters of the game will launch every other week this ... {More...}

News: 5 Comments; 31 Mar 2009 Word up, Ice Cream Lovers! I'm a little late in announcing this, but I just got wind of Ben & Jerry's new flavor: Fair Trade Chocolate Macademia Nut. This new flavor was launched in Feb 2009 and is described as "a delicate mix of Fairtrade chocolate and vanilla ice cream, with a dairyingly delicious heap of chunky chocolate covered Macadamia nuts." And just so you don't feel like you're the only one who is "nuts" about ice cream, check out what Geoff Wannacot carved out of macadamias!! Geoff Wannacot, from Dorchester Dorset, an expert in miniature carving, has carved a Ben and ... {More...}

News: 1 Comment; 17 Mar 2009 Baskin-Robbins is into its 3rd year with Candy Bar Madness: making candy infused ice cream treats. This year their partner is MARS, so the ice cream features M&Ms and Snickers. If there's no Baskin-Robbins near you, grab some M&Ms and Snickers and create your own yummy treat! {More...}

Go Green and News: 6 Comments; 10 Mar 2009 Last summer I posted a recipe for jalapeno ice cream. Now, I've found one for *Chocolate* Jalapeno Ice Cream with white chocolate sauce and candied pecans. This recipe comes from Janos Wilder, owner chef of four star Janos’ Restaurant in Tucson, AZ. DARK CHOCOLATE—JALAPEÑO ICE CREAM SUNDAE (found in Savor The Southwest by Barbara Pool (& Jane Horn) p. 173.) Serves 10-12 “Chocolate truffle meets jalapeño chile” is an apt description of this addictive frozen confection, which delivers double the chocolate as the sauce is chocolate, too. Note that the eggs in this recipe do not get cooked, so if you are concerned ... {Tags: chocolate, jalapeno, white chocolate} {More...}

Great Products and News: 0 Comments; 01 Dec 2008 In honor of Cyber Monday, we're offering free shipping on ALL orders December 1st & 2nd! And any order over $75 gets a free jar of Haven's Heavenly Hot Fudge {More...}

News and Recipes: 0 Comments; 28 Nov 2008 For those of you who were disappointed in my failed coconut pumpkin pie ice cream, check out the ice cream pumpkin pie pictures from Lisa @ the High Heels and Sweatshirts blog. Her pie looks so delicious! {Tags: pumpkin} {More...}