Desserts »People’s Pops

in the Chelsea Market

As you can tell from all the photos I’ve been sent from Shaun, People’s Pops, located in the Chelsea Market, is his new obsession and subsequently, mine. Can you think of a more refreshing sweet than fresh local fruit popsicles with winning combinations like raspberry/mint, strawberry/rhubarb,  yellow plum/mint and apricot/cardamom? I was so jealous of Shaun’s many visits and finally went myself the other day. I ordered the apricot/cardamom at the counter guy’s recommendation and it was out of this world. Future days in the city will revolve around a stop by this place for the rest of the summer.

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Posted on August 1, 2010

Desserts »Maple Creamies

A Vermont Favorite

I’d never heard of the intriguing Maple Creamie before – but just a few queries about our summer trip to Vermont to some locals and it’s on nearly everybody’s list of must do’s. Fortunately we had a great spot near our Rescue Lake cabin for trying the local delicacy called the Green Mountain Sugar House. Leave it to the proud Vermonters to make a frozen dessert from their favorite export, and like the (real, non-plastic brown bottle) syrup, a creamie has a distinct sweetness with that maple after taste that beats the sugary chemical taste of many soft serves. These tasties can be found all over Vermont in roadside sugar houses and farmer’s market and it doesn’t seem like a Vermont summer is complete without one.

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Posted on July 11, 2010

Desserts »Homemade Pudding Pops

from Mommy’s Kitchen Blog

That old American classic, the Bill Cosby endorsed pudding pop – where did it go?? Well, no need for panic, they can easily be made at home by simply freezing in paper cups.

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Posted on June 27, 2010

Desserts »French Macroons

from Cookie Road, 94 Franklin St, Greenpoint, Brooklyn

I enjoyed the pretty, sugary delights of French Macroons in Paris but am happy to learn that I don’t have to wait for another trip there to enjoy them again. Greenpoint’s own Cookie Road now features a variety of enticing flavors like Blueberry, French Chocolate and Tangerine.

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Posted on June 20, 2010

Desserts »Cherries

In Season

If you want to literally make your life (or at least a few moments) a bowl of cherries, there couldn’t be a better time. Cherry season is coming upon us, and nothing says summertime quite like the red stain on your fingertips and lips from the naturally sweet dessert which has been consumed since prehistoric time. Add some Cool Whip for dipping.

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Posted on June 13, 2010

Desserts »Glazed French Cruller

The Best Kind of Donut

In honor of the recent Donut Day, I honor the best donut of all – The French Cruller. I love the glazed, or as my and Tina Fey’s favorite donut shop Peter Pan calls them, Honey Dipped. One of life’s best indulgences.

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Posted on June 6, 2010

Desserts »Little Pie Company

424 W 43rd St and 295 Greenwich St.

Our weekly Dungeons and Dragons games allow for lots of sharing of treats and recently our friend Joey brought along a wonderfully gooey Mississippi Mud Pie creation from the Little Pie Company, which has two locations in Manhattan. Made from scratch with fresh ingredients the pie makers have been in business since 1985, no small feat for any business, let alone a specialty store in the city but with pies this good, it’s little wonder they’ve become a new classic. I’ve also heard that end of the day, they offer discounts on their unsold goodies.

I will not resist the urge to spout a local newsworthy quip that the Little Pie Company is big on taste.

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Posted on May 31, 2010

Desserts »Rainbow Sprinkles

The Best Topping

Rainbow Sprinkles have pretty much been the biggest pregnancy craving I’ve had and I’ve been loving them so much, they were even the theme of my work goodbye party – complete with a mega sized container of the little toppings for at home desserts. By the way, I do not refer to these as Jimmies.

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Posted on May 23, 2010

Desserts »Uncle Louis G’s

Italian Ices

When Uncle Louis G‘s opened in Williamsburg down the street from my very favorite Italian ice shop, Ralph’s (who features a larger selection of the cream ice flavors) I thought it would work out fine for everyone involved. But in the summer sweet turf war, Ralph’s fell and Uncle Louis G’s was left standing.

So, to the victors go the spoils. I’ve already stopped by the shop a couple times this season, before summer’s even arrived (though the weather doesn’t seem to know it) for some vanilla chip. Once even opting (because I am pregnant and can) for a pint to bring back to the fridge to enjoy over several days.

The family run Williamsburg location also features an awesome head shot of the young man who scoops your ice cream for you, while the Park Slope location is convenient to the park, features an almost mockingly torturous black metal bench to sit on that gets scorching hot in any weather nice enough to enjoy an Italian ice in.

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Posted on May 9, 2010

Desserts »Almond Joy and Peppermint Pattie Pieces

Brilliant Candy

The second I saw the commercial for Peppermint Pattie and Almond Joy pieces I was obsessed – but where to find them? Weeks of searches in drug stores and malls left me convinced that I had been hoodwinked. The tiny morsels couldn’t be found anywhere… Until now!

I got a text message from a friend who knew I was looking for them the same night Jim found hidden bags at the local Rite Aid. All the anticipation didn’t end in disappointment, these are as great as I expected.

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Posted on April 11, 2010