After reading about the lilac sweet potato soft serve in an Oreo waffle cone available at select McDonald’s in Hong Kong this past summer, we were curious to make a version of our own. Something simple, dairy-free, and gluten-free. We didn’t have an ice cream maker, but we did have a high speed Vitamix. Here’s...
July is National Ice Cream Month and on the third Sunday of the month, it’s National Ice Cream Day! This year, the celebration falls on Sunday, July 16th. In honor of National Ice Cream Day, Carvel will be offering a Buy One Get One FREE deal on any size soft serve cone or cup. Choose...
Talenti will be handing out 15,000 free pints of their luscious gelato in Millenium Park on Tuesday, June 27th as part the Summer Film Series. Talenti will be there between noon and 9pm with pints of Vanilla Chai, Cinnamon Peach Biscuit, and Double Dark Chocolate. Pick up a pint of gelato and enjoy the movie...
Carvel is kicking off ice cream season with their annual Free Cone Day on Thursday, April 27. Stop by participating stores between 3 and 8 pm for a free junior soft ice cream cone. Choose with vanilla, chocolate, or cookie butter, their newest limited-time flavor inspired by Lotus Biscoff.
Ben & Jerry’s is celebrating Free Cone Day by giving away a free scoop of ice cream at participating Ben & Jerry stores on April 4th between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. Find your closest Scoop Shop here.
After much anticipation and teasers, Ben & Jerry’s just announced the release of their new line of non-dairy ice cream. There’s non-dairy versions of familiar flavors like Chunky Monkey and Chocolate Fudge Brownie and two limited edition flavors Coffee Caramel Fudge and Peanut Butter & Cookies. Like the regular flavor, the Chocolate Fudge Brownie will...
Earlier this summer, Ben & Jerry’s announced that they were working on a new non-dairy line of ice cream. This was definitely exciting news for many! They recently released an update stating that their product will also be vegan. No eggs, dairy or honey and certified by Vegan Action. No news on the flavors yet,...
Everyone loves frozen treats, especially on a hot, summer day. They provide a delicious way to cool down and curb your hunger after a long bike ride or trip to the beach. If you’re going to indulge in a sweet, frozen treat, which one is actually healthier – ice cream, frozen yogurt or gelato? Ice...
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream is opening up its second Chicago location and will be offering free scoops and Intelligentsia coffee during an Opening Night party on Tuesday, March 17 from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. The new shop from the Ohio-based artisanal ice cream company is located at 1505 N. Milwaukee Ave, steps from the...
Thursday, March 6th is National Oreo Cookie Day! The Oreo is a sandwich cookie made with two chocolate wafers and a cream filling in between. There’s often debates on the best way to enjoy the cookie. Known as milk’s favorite cookie, dunking Oreos in milk is a childhood past time for many. There’s also so...