How a fad became a gift store staple No images? Click here The History of Astronaut Ice CreamThere may be no novelty sweet more polarizing than astronaut ice cream. Those who adore it praise its light, crunchy texture, and a flavor that is still unmistakably creamy and sweet. Its detractors will say biting into it is akin to chomping down on a piece of chalk: powdery and unnatural. And for those who have never tried it, the entire concept of eating ice cream stripped of all liquid may seem downright bizarre. But even though so-called astronaut (or to be more precise, freeze-dried) ice cream isn't the most popular of novelty treats, its longevity proves that it has found a small, but fiercely loyal fan base. More food history |
Friday, August 14, 2020
The history of astronaut ice cream
Got blueberries? Make these popsicles
No images? Click here Blueberry Yogurt PopsiclesAt the peak of summer when blueberries are both abundant and at their best, we like to turn them into fluffy muffins, bake them into a classic blueberry pie, or eat them out of hand as a snack. With all those baking and snacking options, it's easy to forget how good blueberries can be in frozen preparations. Take, for example, these creamy blueberry yogurt popsicles. Blended with full-fat Greek yogurt, the blueberries shine through with their sweet-tart, lightly floral flavor. Too many blueberries? No such thing. |

Thursday, August 13, 2020
Cheesecake, pretzel pie, ice cream, and more no-bake desserts
Keep the kitchen cool No images? Click here No-Bake Desserts For a Cool Summer KitchenWhen the thermometer shoots into the 90s, we can hardly bring ourselves to turn on the stove, much less fire up the oven. Fortunately, we've got a solid repertoire of no-bake (or no-cook-at-all) desserts that are refreshing to eat and mercifully cool to make. If you're struggling with the heat or just want some easy, delicious sweets, check out 17 of our favorite no-bake desserts—whether it's a five-minute fruit mousse, a cheesecake multiple ways, or a chocolate cake you can make using only a microwave. No-cook recipes |
