My New Book—Ice Cream: A Global History

Kermit’s Key Lime Pie On a Stick is Bliss

Every time I’m in Key West, I make a beeline for Kermit’s for a slice of key lime pie that’s head and shoulders above the competition.

But though I adore the delectably tangy pie, I often wind up bypassing it. Instead, I head straight for the freezer case, open up the top, reach inside, and [...]

Cupcakes: Baked by Melissa Lands on the Upper West Side

Bake by Melissa opens on Upper West Side.

Milk Bar to Open on Upper West Side

Milk Bar is coming to the Upper West Side in September.

Dessert Recipe: S’Mores–Not Just for Kids

As Chef Renee says, these S’mores crafted for adults—a little Cointreau goes a long way—are a great start to the summer season.  Sit around the campfire (or make them the finishing touch for a picnic in Riverside Park) and savor these very adult treats.
Grown up S’mores
Serves 6
12 skewers
1 box Carr’s wheatmeal biscuits (crackers)
6 ounces bittersweet [...]

Ice Cream Trifecta in Brooklyn and Phillie: Bluemarble, People’s Pops, Bassetts

Ice cream cones via Flickr by Thomas Hawk

This weekend, we traveled far and wide for ice cream. We went east to Brooklyn to the Brooklyn Flea for Blue Marble’s exceptional organic ice cream. We also stopped by People’s Pops for luscious homemade popsicles. We went south to the Reading Terminal Market in Phillie for Bassett’s [...]