Caramel Ice Cream

Vanilla bean and caramel come together for a rich, slightly salted caramel ice cream.

What the Hell Is Ice Cream Soft Candy?

This week’s mission: Down-market candy gets a makeover, and a really bad idea for brand extension.

Shelf-Stable Ice Cream Float Disaster

This week’s mission: a fake prefab float, and a better-quality Nestlé Crunch bar.

Drunken Affogato (Ice Cream Shots)

Ice cream float shots: the best of both worlds.

Future on Ice

Defrosting the history of the fridge.

Why Do You Get a Headache When You Eat Ice Cream?

Pleasure and pain.

How Does Magic Shell Ice Cream Topping Work?

Is it indeed magical?

Pistachio-Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

Strawberry, vanilla, and pistachio ice creams are layered for triple the ice cream magic.

Apple Ice

Great with Chef Traci Des Jardin’s Apple Tarts.

Sichuan Sundae

Shaved Ice Treats

Ten frozen concoctions to help you chill out this summer.

Root Beer Float

The classic soda fountain specialty.

Golden Dream

A classy cordial tail.

Hold the Cream of Mushroom Soup

From Bismarck to St. Paul to Madison, new high-end restaurants are embracing such local cuisine as fried walleye and wild-rice porridge. Call it the birth of northwoods chic.

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Buttermilk Icing

A few bites of fall anytime you please.