Ooey gooey and super delicious; this sharable cast iron red velvet cookie is the perfect dessert! This recipe is great for making ahead of time and storing in your freezer.
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Save the Ice Cream Sundaes for Father’s Day!
You scream, we all scream .. wait a second — let’s give Dad a little peace this Father’s Day weekend! To all the fathers out there, our ultimate treat to you comes in the form of an Ice Cream Sundae on Sunday!
Strawberry Sweets & Treats
Sunshine and juicy strawberries go hand-in-hand! These ruby red beauties are a perennial favorite of ours, over and above a sure bet for spring cuisine down south. Lighten up the last part of your meal with some ‘berry’ good desserts…
Strawberry Chipotle Ice Cream
Strawberry ice cream with a Texas twist! Enjoy the homemade Strawberry Chipotle Sauce it comes along with.
Dreamy Ice Cream Cake Melts!
Microwave ice cream and end up with cake, huh?! The tease from Food and Wine caught my eye, so I decided to investigate. I created three different ‘cakes’ and used H-E-B’s Creamy Creations ice creams. The process is simple and turns run-of-the-mill ice cream on its head!
Ice Cream for Adults!
Anytime I have a nutrition question or want something magnificent created, I call on my go-to dietitian Rosie Benner. Here we’ve upped the ante on these are rich, homestyle treats…
One Last Lick of Summer with Lick’s Cilantro Lime Ice Cream!
Lick’s homemade delights have expanded from its original location off S. Lamar in Austin to the Pearl in San Antonio! They’re housed in the old CIA cafe location. ‘Honest’ ice creams the source from local dairy, and NEVER use artificial colors, high fructose corn syrup or preservatives! Try this seasonal Cilantro Lime flavor…it’s gluten-free!
Sweet Treats For Summer Across Texas
Allow us to state the obvious…it’s hot! And the temperatures aren’t cooling down any time soon. We’re on the move across the Lone Star State to find the most irresistible spots to cool down with something sweet this summer. Whether you like crunchy, creamy or chocolatey, these treats will have you HOOKED!
Sweet Ritual’s Cool, Vegan Treats
Looking for a sweet, non-dairy treat for your tummy? We have a few in mind for you. Sweet Ritual in Austin serves up vegan treats at their shop. If you’ve never tried a scoop of their “ice creams,” then you need to stop in.
Cloud 10 Creamery’s Ice-Cold Treats
In the Houston area, you need to stop in at Cloud 10 Creamery. Calories don’t count here! They take their ice cream to the next level with these custom treats that are large enough to share.
Pile on the Scoops at Clear River
If you’re spending the afternoon in Fredericksburg, be sure to stop into Clear River. Their country store vibe takes you back to childhood. You’ll find sandwiches and other lunch favorites, but the real star is their ice cream. Here are a few of the creations they’re serving up, one giant scoop at a time…
Chill Out with Hugo’s Ice Cream Churros!
Ruben Ortega is known for his churros, which have been featured in Saveur magazine and in Hugo’s cookbook, Hugo Ortega’s Street Food of Mexico. It’s not only a favorite at the restaurant, but at home, too. Ruben sometimes does a twist on the traditional Mexican pastry for his son, by turning it into an ice cream sandwich…
Fresh, Quality Ranch Fare Flourishes at Contigo
This unassuming farm-to-table chow spot is modeled after its namesake, Contigo Ranch in South Texas, and a definite must for reasonably priced ‘bar food’ (their words, not mine!) utilizing the freshest of seasonal ingredients, often unique to the Lone Star State.
Splendid Ice Cream from Jeni’s Exclusive to Epicure!
Here in the charming town of Boerne you’ll find one of my very favorite places in all of Texas…Epicure Gourmet Market off Main. This place truly is gourmet at its best. Often times I find products here you simply can’t get anywhere else. Stephanie, the store manager, shared one of the latest edible additions to the store…home-shipped ice cream from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream!
Make Monday Better with a Westin Weekend!
A weekend exploring the city helps with a Monday pinned to your desk — but don’t take it from me! Make Monday better with a Westin weekend. Multiple pools, fabulous resort cuisine from some top chefs, and plenty of places for the kiddos to play.
