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 equality.”

Serious political stance? Or a crafted politically correct PR move? The re-brand will only last for the month of September 2009. (Source)

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 stacking game for all ages which puts you in control of a towering stack of ice cream scoops! “Scoops” has been featured by Apple in iTunes and retail stores and has been the #1 Kids game since the category’s creation. Join the nearly 200,000 ice cream fans already playing Scoops and stack a cone to celebrate National Ice Cream Day.

More information including a video of game play can be found at http://www.nimblebit.com/games/scoops/.

Scoops is available on iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=291591378&mt=8.

Behold, the mighty torso of Daniel Craig in ice cream form!

]]> http://allthingsicecreamblog.com/bonding-over-ice-cream/feed/ 2 http://allthingsicecreamblog.com/khaki-pants-pete/ http://allthingsicecreamblog.com/khaki-pants-pete/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:00:19 +0000 Heather http://allthingsicecreamblog.com/?p=396 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 summer.

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 a Jerry, a tub, an ice cream cone and a cow with the Macadamia Nuts in celebrating of Ben & Jerry’s new Fair Trade Chocolate Macadamia flavor! Geoff spent a total of 38 hours creating all five sculptures in celebration of the new flavor which are just half an inch high, the Ben and Jerry’s heads were the most complex and each took around 10 hours for Geoff to carve.

It’s pretty awesome that Ben & Jerry’s decided to not only launch this in the UK, but also worldwide all at the same time! So whether you’re in the UK or the good ole USA, you should definitely head to your favorite Ben & Jerry’s supplier and seek out this yummy new flavor!

If there’s no Baskin-Robbins near you, grab some M&Ms and Snickers and create your own yummy treat!

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 about salmonella, be sure of your egg source—or substitute Caliente Chocolate Ice Cream (see page 169).

INGREDIENTS

Dark Chocolate—Jalapeño Ice Cream
3 cups half-and-half
1 jalapeño chile, stemmed, seeded, and julienned
10 ounces bitter sweet chocolate, finely chopped
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup pecans, toasted

White Chocolate Sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped

Candied Pecans
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups plus 1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups pecan pieces

Do Ahead: The white chocolate sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead, covered, and refrigerated. Rewarm the sauce in a double boiler before serving. The candied pecans can be made up to 1 week ahead.

For the ice cream: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the half-and-half and jalapeño to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate. Let sit for 1 or 2 minutes and then stir until the chocolate is melted and incorporated into the half-and-half. Let cool and refrigerate overnight.

Strain the half-and-half mixture and discard the jalapeño. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the eggs and sugar at medium speed until fluffy and light in color. Turn the mixer to low and mix in the chocolate mixture, cream, and pecans. Transfer to an ice cream freezer and freeze according to the manufacturer’s directions.

For the white chocolate sauce: In a small pan over medium heat, bring the cream to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the white chocolate. Allow to sit 1 or 2 minutes and then stir until the chocolate is completely melted.

For the candied pecans: In a saucepan over high heat, combine the water and 1 1/2 cups of the sugar and bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes, or until the sugar is dissolved. Add the pecan pieces and boil for 2 minutes more. Drain the pecans well. Place the remaining 1/3 cup sugar in a bowl and add the warm pecans. Toss well, coating evenly, and spread them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow to dry about 2 hours; use immediately or store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Assembly: Place 2 scoops of ice cream in each bowl. Drizzle the white chocolate sauce and sprinkle candied pecans on top.

Thanks Culinary Scavanger for the great find!

And any order over $75 gets a free jar of Haven’s Heavenly Hot Fudge

Her pie looks so delicious!