Before We Split

Did you know that today is National Banana Split Day? Yeah, like any of us need an excuse or National Day to treat ourselves to dessert!

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Custard Equals Creamy French Vanilla Ice Cream

Have you ever noticed that men don’t always seem to listen? Or if they do, they don’t always seem to retain what you’ve said. Case in point French Vanilla Ice Cream.

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A Fun Kind of Bar For All

It’s a Hump Day Wednesday. What could be better mid week than spending a little time at a bar? An ice cream bar, that is.

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Apple Pie Tacos Ala Mode

Today is National Ice Cream Pie Day. It’s also Pinot Noir Day and Fajita Day. While not a fan of ice cream pies, Pinot Noir and Fajitas are both themes I can work with. But then something inspiring happened.

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Bringing Back A Favorite

Today is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day. Who doesn’t like an ice cream sandwich? I thought, let’s make one ourselves.

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Triple-Sinful Hot Fudge Sundae

Today on the National Front it’s both Hot Fudge Sundae Day and Wine and Cheese Day. Now I gotta tell you, I was leaning toward the whole Wine and Cheese thing. I thought about the delicious Charcuterie Board and chilled glass of Dolce we recently enjoyed.

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Tijuana Tuesday and Ice Cream Sandwiches

It’s Tuesday. It’s also Ice Cream Sandwich Day. So work with me for a minute here. We’re all familiar with the Taco Tuesday theme. In our house, we call it Tijuana Tuesday. After all, there is so much more to Mexican Cuisine than Tacos.

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The Magic of Childhood Memories

Today is National Merry Go Round Day. What child does not love a Merry Go Round? What adult does not have fond memories of a Merry Go Round? It’s only fitting that the magic of a Merry Go Round have it’s own special day.

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Holding Summer in Your Hands

One of my fondest memories as a girl was home-made ice cream. I can remember standing in line with my cousins awaiting my turn at the hand-crank ice cream maker. Can you imagine? Kid power – and we made the ice cream outdoors.

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Celebrate Today in Vintage Style

As I sit here, feet up, lap top on my lap, I am distracted by the view outside our living room window. I’m suppose to be searching for details on the origins of the original Ice Cream Soda. It’s a warm day, and our Humming Bird Feeder is alive with activity. Humming birds are so fast. So beautiful, and oh so tiny.

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A Beautiful National Day for Summertime

Today is National Banana Split Day. Yum! Perfect dessert as we go racing headlong into the end of Summer. Have you ever wondered who came up with this delicious summer treat? Like so many recipes of old, it’s hard to say with complete certainty.

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Oh Wow – What a Simple Day!

Today is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day. I was going to skip it completely and go with something else – anything else. Have you ever tried to make an Ice Cream Sandwich using cookies and ice cream? Very messy.

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The Magic of Summertime Ice Cream

Peaches peak in July. July is in the heart of summer, and the entire month is dedicated to Ice Cream. It only makes sense that National Peach Ice Cream Day be celebrated in the middle of July.

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Guess What Day It Is

According to the National Calendar, today we are to wiggle our toes, preferably in the sand. Breath in that sweet salty sea air. Feel the fading warmth of a setting sun. Savor the moment before the day is but a memory.

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A Reason for Ice Cream

Did you know that today is National Vanilla Ice Cream Day? In my opinion, there are only two kinds of Vanilla Ice Cream worth eating – Vanilla Bean and French Vanilla. I remember as a kid we took turns cranking ice cream. If you didn’t crank, you didn’t get a scoop.

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