by Julie du Pont | Sep 21, 2014 | Sweet
We officially marked the start of fall on this Sunday by heading out to pick our own apples, catching some lunch and the Giants game, and then finishing the day off by baking up an Apple Crisp. On our adventure this morning, my son declared that he would like to take...
by Julie du Pont | Oct 16, 2013 | Sweet
October 14 was National Dessert Day. My daughter, now 6, was maximizing the celebration of this minor holiday. And the celebration has continued through the week with tonight’s indulgent Ice Cream Goblin. A creation of Clare Crespo, this seasonal Halloweenie...
by Julie du Pont | Oct 6, 2013 | Sweet
What to do on a Sunday when the Giants begin to tank and its gloomy and dreary outside? I highly recommend making and taste testing Root Beer Floats. My balding hunk of a hubbie declared recently that Root beer floats could be his favorite dessert ever. He unleashed...
by Julie du Pont | Sep 28, 2013 | Sweet
The kids are back to school. Fall is officially here as evidenced by the chilly mornings and changing leaves. But it’s never a bad time for ice cream, particularly when it is as cute as this ice cream treat. Created by Clare Crespo, this Bookworm is devoured...
by Julie du Pont | Aug 30, 2013 | Sweet
My daughter Sophie inspired this post of Sweet Grilled Peaches with Ice Cream and Mint. I asked her if she was going to pick any sort of ice cream treat, what would she like? She voted for a simple preparation of Breyers Extra Creamy Vanilla ice cream with fresh...
by Julie du Pont | Jul 21, 2013 | Sweet
Today is National Ice Cream Day! In honor of one of our nation’s favorite desserts, I offer this very easy recipe for Red, White and Blue Sundaes. With Breyers half the fat ice cream, an “all strawberry” sauce and beautiful blue blueberries for the...