by Kim Bedwell(photo courtesy of flickr) It’s no secret that Whitey’s Jolly Kone has THE best shakes and freezes in the Sacramento area. Don’t believe me? Then read… This, This, And this. However, did you know that they are only open one Saturday a month? It’s a tragedy. It seems like my Whitey’s craving usually hits on [...]
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by Jake FergusonWere you mesmerized by the recent post about our Wonka™ Ice Cream tasting? Do you want the golden ticket too? Well you’re in luck! We are giving YOU the chance to sample these fun new flavors. All you have to do is comment on this post telling us what creative ice cream combination you [...]
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When the SacFoodies team was offered the opportunity to try all seven flavors of Wonka™ Ice Cream, we had to hold back from shouting a collective, “Daddy, I want it nooooow!” à la Veruca Salt. As the weather hit the mid-80s on a Friday, we were delighted to receive a cold, frozen box filled with [...]
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by Melissa NielsenToday, April 27, Baskin-Robbins is “Scooping Up Thanks” for the men and women of the National Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation (NFFF) from 5pm-10pm by offering 2.5 oz. ice cream scoops of any flavor for just 31 cents* nationwide. Baskin-Robbins is proud to honor the firefighters that put their life on the line while helping others. [...]
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by Melissa NielsenIce cream is the perfect treat to enjoy during the warm spring and summer months, so be sure to stop by Ben & Jerry’s in Davis today from 12pm to 8pm for FREE ice cream! What: Ben & Jerry’s FREE Cone Day! When: Today, April 12, 2011 from 12pm to 8pm With the abundance of [...]
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by Brittany MohrAh, the camera phone. Oh-so-very convenient, yet never seems to do a dish justice. Such is the case with this photo of Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream. Yes, I said it, and such a thing does exist. I took this photo a few months back while dining at Emeril’s Tchoup Chop in Orlando. The [...]
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It’s no secret that we love our desserts. Whether it’s the most eloquently crafted fruit tart, or the messiest hot fudge sundae around, you name it, we’ll try it (and most likely love it). Above all other desserts, though, we’re not ashamed to admit that frozen yogurt holds a special place in our hearts…and stomachs! [...]
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by Christine SchunkOkay, summer’s gone, I know. But ice cream is good year-round, right? Right! I received an ice cream maker last Christmas and have been experimenting with it all summer. I’m a fan of non-traditional flavors when it comes to ice cream, so when I saw a recipe for honey lavender ice cream, I couldn’t resist. [...]
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by Cecily FullerWith all the new frozen yogurt shops popping up around town, I must admit that I have officially become a froyo-fanatic. So, you can imagine how excited I was to hear that Yummy Yogurt Café was opening in Westfield Plaza, just a few blocks away from our office! Yummy Yogurt’s Grand Opening will be this [...]
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by Kris Caputo HurleyCould it be true?! I just read in the Sac Bee that Pinkberry (worth visiting for the catchy Pinkberry remix) may be coming to Sacramento. I first enjoyed the trendy Hollywood treat in San Diego (no, not Hollywood – they’re everywhere but Sac!) with one of my favorite Austin colleagues. We were staffing a conference [...]
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