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Easy Entertaining: Three Sweet Treats for Fall Parties

Maris Callahan — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 05:21:17 +0000

Every child loves two things: ice cream and cake. In fact, most adults love ice cream and cake too, but for whatever reason, the combination seemed much more prevalent when I was under the age of ten. Well, all that is about to change when I tell you about I Love Ice Cream Cakes, a company that showcases delicious frozen ice cream cakes for all occasions, in many different styles and sizes, available in the bakery or freezer aisles in grocery stores nationwide. Growing up, Carvel® ice cream cakes were a staple at almost every birthday party, and they still lend a fun and cheerful vibe to your table, regardless of the occasion. With whipped decorative frosting, layers of vanilla and chocolate ice cream and of course, a thick layer of chocolate crunchies in between it all. Even though my palate has refined over the years, opening up a whole new world beyond vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream, there is a lot to be said about the nostalgic classics. That rings especially true around Halloween, whether you’re having a last-minute Halloween party or simply looking to create some delicious, weeknight fun. There are a few fun ways you […]

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Where to Find the Best Cupcakes in New York City

Maris Callahan — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:00:00 +0000

Since today we all “sprang ahead” and lost an hour in the day, I somehow found myself short on time. It seems that the hour I lost is the hour I would have gone to the gym, done my laundry, cooked dinner and written this post. Please enjoy this photo journal of my weekend slash cop-out post brought to you by daylight savings time. On Saturday Jessica visited the city and we used her visit as an excuse to take a self-guided eating tour de Manhattan, which as any should, began with cupcakes. Magnolia Bakery My favorite part of Magnolia, aside from the pound of confectioner’s sugar frosting that they heap onto each perfect cupcake, is the decor – old-fashioned and “shabby chic” with frilly, feminine curtains and artisan cakestands and platters displayed in the windows. Amid mile-high red velvet cakes, bakery racks full of cheesecake bars and chocolate tortes, jars full of freshly-baked cookies, it was clear from the line out the door and the small storefront full to capacity that the crowd comes for the cupcakes. They were almost too pretty to eat. But we managed. Eleni’s After Magnolia, we stopped by Eleni’s in Chelsea Market, where I […]

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