To See a World in a Grain of Dry Ice

Does Chef Heston Blumenthal really find perfection?

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

Pleasure and pain.

Mochi Ice Cream

Like a Japanese ice cream sandwich, sweet mochi dough encases ice cream

Black Pepper Martini

The classic tail gets an exotic twist.

Shaved Ice Treats

Ten frozen concoctions to help you chill out this summer.

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Creamy, rich, and packed with vanilla beans.

Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream

Tequila, canela, and milk chocolate share the spotlight in this custardy combination.

Maple Ice Cream

Maple syrup is great for breakfast but better in a creamy dessert.

Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream

Lock in the fresh flavor of strawberries by freezing them in a batch of rich ice cream.

Caramel Ice Cream

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

Drunken Affogato (Ice Cream Shots)

Ice cream float shots: the best of both worlds.

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.

Is Store-Bought Ice More Germy than Homemade Ice?

Frozen germs are still germs.

Smoky Bloody Mary

Chipotle en adobo gives it a smoky edge.

Poached Fig, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Tart

A versatile tart appropriate as an hors d’oeuvre or a dessert.