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[wonies-cheeks]

Mint Choco | k.sn

Genre: fluff

W/C: 1.4k

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The sun was shining brightly as you and your boyfriend, Sunoo, strolled down the bustling streets of your favorite neighborhood. It was the perfect day for a sweet treat, and both of you had agreed that ice cream was the way to go. You couldn't help but smile as you walked hand in hand, the warm breeze ruffling your hair and the sound of laughter filling the air.

Sunoo's excitement was palpable as you approached the charming little ice cream parlor. It was one of those old-fashioned places with a striped awning and a cheerful sign that read "Sweet Treats." Sunoo had been talking about getting ice cream all day, and you knew exactly why. He had a particular fondness for mint chocolate chip, a flavor you weren't too keen on.

As you entered the parlor, the cool air and the sweet scent of freshly made waffle cones greeted you. The walls were lined with colorful tubs of ice cream, each one more tempting than the last. Sunoo's eyes lit up as he scanned the options, and you could already see him zeroing in on his beloved mint choco.

"Come on, you have to try it this time," Sunoo said, his voice filled with determination as he pulled you towards the counter. "I promise you'll like it."

You sighed, knowing how stubborn he could be when it came to his favorite things. "Sunoo, you know I'm not a fan of mint choco. It tastes like toothpaste."

He pouted, giving you those puppy dog eyes that always melted your resolve. "Please, just one bite. For me?"

You couldn't resist him when he looked at you like that. Reluctantly, you nodded. "Fine, one bite. But if I don't like it, you're getting me something else."

Sunoo's face lit up with a triumphant smile. "Deal!"

He quickly ordered a scoop of mint chocolate chip in a waffle cone and a scoop of your favorite flavor, strawberry, in a cup. As you waited for your orders, Sunoo's excitement was contagious, and you found yourself looking forward to trying the ice cream, if only to see him so happy.

When the ice cream was ready, Sunoo handed you the cup of strawberry and held up his cone of mint choco triumphantly. "Ready for the best ice cream experience of your life?"

You rolled your eyes playfully but couldn't help but smile. "Let's see about that."

Sunoo scooped up a generous bite of his mint choco and held it out to you. "Open wide!"

With a mix of reluctance and curiosity, you opened your mouth and let him feed you the spoonful. The cold, creamy texture hit your tongue first, followed by the refreshing mint flavor and the rich chocolate chips. To your surprise, it wasn't as bad as you remembered. In fact, it was quite enjoyable.

You chewed thoughtfully and then swallowed, looking at Sunoo with raised eyebrows. "Okay, it's not bad."

Sunoo's eyes sparkled with delight. "See? I knew you'd like it!"

Before you could respond, he leaned in and planted a sweet, tender kiss on your lips. It was a kiss filled with happiness and affection, and it made your heart flutter. His lips were cool from the ice cream, and you tasted the faint hint of mint and chocolate, which made the kiss all the more memorable.

When he pulled back, you were both smiling, your faces inches apart. "You always know how to make things better," you said softly.

"And you make everything worth it," he replied, his voice just as gentle.

As you continued enjoying your ice cream, Sunoo couldn’t help but tease you. "I told you mint choco was amazing. Maybe next time you'll trust my impeccable taste."

You chuckled and nudged him playfully. "Impeccable taste? Let's not get ahead of ourselves. One good flavor doesn't make you an ice cream connoisseur."

Sunoo gasped dramatically, placing a hand over his heart. "How dare you question my refined palate! I'll have you know I have an excellent track record with ice cream."

"Sure, sure," you teased back. "But remember the time you insisted that vanilla with ketchup was a gourmet combo?"

He winced, recalling the failed experiment. "Okay, I'll admit that was a misstep. But mint choco is different, and you liked it!"

"I did, didn't I?" you admitted with a smile, taking another bite of your strawberry ice cream. "But don't think that means I'll be switching my favorite flavor anytime soon."

Sunoo grinned mischievously. "We'll see about that. Maybe I'll convert you to mint choco one scoop at a time."

"You're welcome to try," you replied, matching his playful tone. "But don't get too confident."

The two of you continued to banter back and forth, the conversation filled with laughter and light-hearted teasing. You felt a warm sense of contentment as you shared these moments with Sunoo, enjoying the simple pleasure of each other's company.

After finishing your ice cream, you decided to take a leisurely walk through the nearby park. The path was lined with blooming flowers, and the gentle rustling of leaves created a soothing backdrop. Sunoo held your hand as you strolled, occasionally swinging your intertwined fingers and pointing out interesting sights along the way.

"Look at that squirrel," he said, nodding towards a fluffy-tailed creature darting up a tree. "It's probably searching for more mint choco lovers to join its secret squirrel ice cream club."

You giggled, shaking your head. "You and your mint choco obsession. I wouldn't be surprised if you started a club yourself."

"Not a bad idea," he mused, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "But you'd be my first recruit. We could have matching mint choco uniforms and everything."

"Oh no, count me out," you laughed. "I'm sticking to strawberry."

As the sun began to set, casting a golden glow over the park, you found a cozy bench overlooking a serene pond. You both sat down, and Sunoo wrapped his arm around your shoulders, pulling you close. The world seemed to slow down as you watched the ducks glide across the water, and you felt a deep sense of peace.

"You know," Sunoo said softly, breaking the comfortable silence. "I'm really glad we did this today. It's been perfect."

You looked up at him, your heart swelling with affection. "Me too, Sunoo. Thank you for making it special."

He leaned down and pressed another sweet kiss to your lips, this one lingering a bit longer, filled with tenderness and warmth. When he pulled back, his eyes held a soft, loving gaze that made your heart flutter.

"Let's make a promise," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "To always find time for moments like these, no matter how busy life gets."

You smiled, your heart brimming with love and happiness. "I promise."

As the sky darkened and the stars began to twinkle above, you sat there in each other's arms, savoring the magic of the evening. The memory of the ice cream parlor, the playful banter, and the sweet kisses would stay with you, a cherished reminder of the love and joy you shared with Sunoo. And while you might not become a full-fledged mint choco convert, you knew that trying new things with him by your side made every experience sweeter.

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[branzinos]

things I have experienced so far in the USA in my last 11 days that would kill a Victorian child

1. loaded baked potato omelette the size of my head

2. blue raspberry sour patch kids energy drink. entire aisle of energy drinks for that matter

3. deep dish pizza with what appeared to be two whole blocks of cheese in it

4. burrito also the size of my head

5. ice cream but the bowl was a waffle cone

6. ice cream sundae inside a gigantic conch shell with a gravy boat of hot fudge

7. comically large Starbucks drink the size of my head

8. the indulgences of the Alamo drafthouse and having some guy bring me two mixing bowls filled with buttered popcorn, unlimited soda and a burger to my reclining chair

9. banana chocolate chip waffle the size of my head

10. hot cheetos mozzarella corn dog a terrifying shade of red

[desertdollranch]

When American Girl first announced their partnership with Jeni’s Ice Cream to make some cute playsets and products, I had never heard of Jeni’s. I assumed that it was a brand that was local to the Wisconsin area, where AG’s headquarters are located.

I was so enchanted by these cute things that I wanted to reproduce some of the products for my own dolls, without spending very much. So I dug in a little deeper on reading about Jeni’s. It turns out I was mostly wrong about them. Jeni’s Ice Cream does have shops in large cities across the United States (none in my state), but you can also buy it in pints at Whole Foods Market! I don’t recall AG ever actually mentioning that. Maybe assume that all their customers are upper-class and are familiar already with where to obtain premium and luxury brands? 

If you haven’t checked out their full line of product collaborations, go look now. There’s an ice cream truck, an outfit, a waffle cone maker, a cafe table, and some itty bitty bowls of ice cream that are scented. All of it is super cute, but in typical AG fashion, quite expensive.

I swung by Whole Foods the last time I went into the city, and Grace (my little foodie friend) and I gave it a try. There are around a dozen varieties and a few are even dairy free. It was hard to choose which ones to get. Since it’s begun to feel like summer, I picked out Sweet Cream Biscuits & Peach Jam, and Wildberry Lavender. Both remind me of Grace’s collection: sweet, summery, and pastel-colored. 

Grace and I agree.... the peach was excellent, but the lavender was outstanding. It does indeed taste as expensive as it is, at around $8 a pint, so it’s not something we’ll have more than once or twice a year. 

Grace wasn’t too happy about being told that this won’t be a weekly treat. So she got the idea to make and serve ice cream in her and her family’s pastry shop, La Grande Patisserie! 

I was happy to help her out. 

For the first step, we tracked down some doll-sized ice cream containers. 

I didn’t have to go to Whole Foods Market to find these. They were in my local grocery store. Perfectly small, and proportional to 18 inch dolls! From the left they are Häagen-Dazs chocolate, Häagen-Dazs coffee, and Ben & Jerry’s Cookie Dough. We got 4 total containers of cookie dough, so that I could try out a half dozen different methods of making the doll ice cream.

After Grace and I emptied the containers over the course of about a week, I used air-dry clay to reproduce the ice cream in a non-perishable form. 

Chocolate and coffee are in the middle, while the outer four corners are cookie dough flavor. 

Most of the time I shape my objects before I paint them, but in this case I mixed acrylic paint with the clay, using varying amounts of paint. Then while it was still soft, I dragged a small serrated knife across the clay to give it the right texture. 

Now to create the scoops.

I found these clear plastic bowls at Dollar Tree. Also perfectly doll-sized. 

And here are the scoops! I formed small clay spheres and then roughed up the surface with the same knife. Then I used a toothpick to dot on the chocolate chips.

Grace gave it two spoons up. 

These were a practice run. Next, we’re going to figure out how to make Jeni’s ice cream, specifically, and the containers, so we have more colors and flavors to work with. Grace wants to send some of these first drafts to my mom’s dolls, and maybe we’ll even sell the ones that turned out the best. 

We also intend to come up with an easy, efficient way to make plastic spoons, and then we’ll come back to this post for part 2!

[castletown-cafe]

Although I’ve put Castletown Café on the backburner for a while, unsure of when to get back into it (I haven’t found a good opportunity and I’m running short of recipes - namely, easier ones, leaving me with the harder that require more practice, such as bread or candy, or mastery of cookie decorating). I haven’t stopped cooking however, with every season giving me tons and tons of ideas to use in cooking, such as the flavors of the season or the ingredients. I’ve been on a real matcha kick lately, and after getting an ice cream maker last summer, I began mastering the craft of ice cream! Pictured here is a homemade matcha ice cream with a fresh strawberry topping. I’ve even got my own “ice cream base” recipe that I use, where different flavors can be easily applied. The base is 3/4 cups milk with 3/4 cup granulated sugar, a pinch of to 1/8 tsp salt to make it soft and scoopable (at the expense of it being quicker to melt, so eat it fast, but not too fast or you’ll get brain freeze), however much is needed of the flavor itself, an optional teaspoon of vanilla extract, then, lastly, 1 & 1/2 cups of heavy cream!

Now then, it’s time I shared another recipe!

Matcha Ice Cream:

3/4 cups milk

2 tablespoons culinary grade matcha powder

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup light brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla

About 1/8 tsp salt

On day 1, and freeze the bowl of your ice cream maker. Freeze from overnight or up to 24 hours. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can use round metal cake pans.

On day 2, make the ice cream mixture. Whisk together matcha powder, sugars, salt, vanilla, and milk in a regular mixing bowl until sugar is dissolved and matcha is as lump-free and smooth as possible, and everything is blended together.

Add the heavy cream and stir together until well-combined. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

On day 3, grab your ice cream maker and use as directed. Give your ice cream mixture a stir before pouring it in your ice cream maker and watch as your ice cream slowly forms! If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour your mixture into frozen metal cake pans, freeze, and take out to stir every 15 or so minutes and place back in the freezer until your ice cream forms.

Enjoy your ice cream plain, toped with fresh berries or sprinkles, with chocolate sauce or hot fudge, or in a waffle cone! Serve the way you like it.

[theboistm]

TMNT (2018) and What They Would Get at an Ice Cream Shop:

Source: me, an ice cream shop employee who is also obsessed with tmnt.

Leo: This dude gets the most elaborate, most expensive option possible. I can feel it in my bones. He likes the “finer things in life” and apparently that includes an extra five dollars spent on a double-scoop, waffle cone, sprinkles, and a cherry. Favorite flavor is probably something like Rocky Road. A bunch of different textures and flavors just for the sake of it.

Raph: My man is simple with a capital simp. He would totally get a cake cone with a single scoop and some solid flavor. Not chocolate or vanilla, but most certainly nothing with any texture or extra flavors. He looks at Leo’s order in disgust and then turns around and orders pistachio.

Donnie: Cup all the way. Cones are too messy and have a time constraint with how they melt all over you. He definitely is obsessed with chocolate and anything with chocolate in it. I’d imagine he gets a small but asks for a big bowl so he has no chance of spilling or making a mess. His go-to is fudge brownie with hot fudge on top.

Mikey: Used to be very similar to Leo, but then he dropped his cone onto Donnie’s lap. Now he is confined to cup life. He can still get a cone but the scoop has to be put into a cup first. Because of this, he can’t do as many toppings as he used to. So, he’ll get sprinkles and try to mix them in before scooping a small amount onto his cone. He usually goes for a sugar cone but will occasionally get a cake cone as well. His flavor of choice is Superman.

Bonus:

April: Is the ice cream shop worker who has to deal with them.

[delightfulwombatyouth]

Think I have a real sugar addiction. I either stay completely away from it or I gorge. Last night my wife wanted ice cream and I initially wasn't going to get anything but I know she's self conscious now about how she looks/eats 6 months pregnant and I don't want to contribute to that by not getting dessert when I'm driving us to the ice cream shop.

So I got 2 scoops in a waffle cone.

Then I got home and finished some trial mix that was very sugary - cranberrys, blueberries, chocolate and walnuts.

Probably the worst of it and what made me realize I do have some issues but eventually I am having some maple syrup straight up.

I think I really need a prolonged absence of it. That really helped me control my drinking now besides the fact I don't really even want to drink anymore but on special occasions I can now have one or two and stop.

I need to give myself the same space with sugar/carbs I think. It's easier to keep a tiger in a cave than on a leash and once I get started it's so hard for me to stop.

[rats-are-cute-recipes]

Krumkaker

Krumkaker are Norwegian cookies that my family makes each year during Christmas. They taste amazing and my best friend once ate at least seven in one sitting. You will need a krumkake iron for this recipe, or you can use a flat waffle iron, but the designs will not be as pretty. Pizzelle makers work too. You will also need a wooden cone to shape the cookies. Krumkaker are usually stuffed with cream, berries, jam, or chocolate, but you could also use them as icecream cones during the summer!

Ingredients

♡ 1 cup white sugar

♡ 1/2 cup butter, room temperature

♡ 2 eggs

♡ 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract

♡ 1 cup milk (or milk substitute)

♡ 1 1/2 cups gluten free flour

Instructions

☆ In large bowl, cream together sugar and butter

☆ Add eggs and extracts and beat until fluffy. Then add milk

☆ Slowly stir in flour until everything is properly mixed

☆ Brush a small amount of vegetable oil on the krumkake iron, then heat it to medium heat. The oil should last a long time and does not need to be reapplied often

☆ Put about a tablespoon of batter onto the iron, closer to the backside and middle so it will spead out evenly. Let cook for around a minute. Irons are different so the time and heat might be different for you, use the first few krumkaker as tests to get the optimum temp and cooking time.

☆ When the batter has cooked, remove from iron with a spatula and wrap cookie around cone. It should be soft, but will harden in a few minutes. When cookie hardens, remove cone.

☆ Fill krumkaker with desired filling just before serving

[halfblood-princes-crown]

I vaguely remember telling you I'd share my ice cream recipe (or was it another recipe? I can't remember): 2 cups milk

2 cups whipped cream (from the can)

1/2 honey/maple syrup/agave syrup OR 1 cup sugar (brown or white, it doesn't matter). The sweetener affects the taste.

1 chocolate bar, melted and cooled (if you want chocolate ice cream)

One packet vanilla powder

Instructions: Mix all ingredients in a pan and boil. Make sure to watch the pan, because milk boils over really quickly (if it starts rising you can mix it). Boil for around 10-15 minutes on med heat. (Again, make sure to watch the pan so it doesn't boil over) Pour into bowl and let cool, then put in the fridge for 4 hours or more. Then put it in the freezer and let it freeze. To make it creamier, mix it as it freezes every hour or so (Not necessary, but the ice cream will be kind of icy if you don't do it...though homemade ice cream made without )

Notes: You can use heavy cream instead of whipping cream if you want

If you're pressed for time, you can blend the ingredients (make sure the melted chocolate is cool, to minimize the risk of the blender lid flying off) for 5 minutes instead of boiling it then put it in the freezer. It won't taste the same as the boiled stuff but it'll still be yummy.

I think it was another recipe but I love you for this

Putting this in my recipe notes ✍🏽

(I've never MADE ice cream, this should be fun 😆)

(I should look up how to make waffle cones...)

[karat17aesthetic]

The signs as Philosophy body wash/shower gels (including discontinued ones)

Aries: raspberry sorbet, strawberry guava coconut, red velvet cake, black cherry italian soda, ravishing ruby

Taurus: warm cashmere, french vanilla bean, chocolate chip cookies, homemade honey buns, strawberry italian soda, pink chocolate macaroon

Gemini: pink frosted animal cracker, lemon custard, senorita margarita, lemon angel food cake, apricots and cream, salted citrus

Cancer: fresh cream, coconut frosting, snow angel, iced mint lemonade, sweet fluffy cupcake, blue raspberry snowcone, pure grace

Leo: vanilla birthday cake, creme brulee, beach girl, mangos and cream, pineapple ice, papaya passion punch

Virgo: cinnamon chai latte, granny's apple pie, white pear, bananas foster, citron and sage, amazing grace, sweet vanilla fig

Libra: fresh peaches with cream, pink marshmellow buttercream, pink frosted layer cake, peace on earth, sweet talk, amazing grace ballet rose

Scorpio: black licorice, pumpkin icing, classic fudge cake, pumpkin spice muffin, cocoa, blackberry sauce, red licorice

Sagittarius: wild passion fruit, orange sherbet, apple cider, sweet orange honey jam, carrot cake, maple glazed cake

Capricorn: christmas cookie, chilled ginger tea, waffle cone, orange cocoa and cream, brown butter cookie, shimmering snowlace, peppermint stick

Aquarius: mouthwatering watermelon, crispy marshmallow bars, mixed berry tart, mint chocolate chip, coconut cream pie, italian tiramisu

Pisces: cinnamon buns, marzipan dreams, dance of the dew drop fairy, strawberry milkshake, paradise girl, coconut splash, sugar plum fairy, salt water taffy

[aparticularbandit]

The Perfect Lie

Summary: After his father leaves, Brendan starts acting out at school, and Eve has to talk to him about everything.

Eve Fletcher & Brendan Fletcher Rating: G.

After Ted leaves, Eve breaks.

In the days that follow, Eve reaches for her phone multiple times with the intent to call her mother.  Then she remembers.  Then she takes a deep breath around the lump in her throat and slumps back against her headboard, fingers grasping sheets that she should have thrown away instead of just tossing them in the washer on sanitary cycle and assuming that the boiling hot water that actually does clean all of that shit away would also make her feel better about using them again.

They were her favorite sheets.  With everything else, Eve hadn’t wanted to get rid of them, too.  Hadn’t wanted him to take them, too, just like he’d taken—

It was such a small thing.  She should have been allowed to keep her small thing.

But no.

Brendan is eight years old.  He understands that his grandmama is dead, as much as he can, but he doesn’t understand why his dad can’t come home.  He doesn’t understand why his mom won’t let his dad come home, because whatever his dad did, surely she should be able to forgive him, shouldn’t she? And then when she won’t, he uses this an excuse to be mean and cruel to the other kids at school; if his mom doesn’t have to forgive his dad, then he shouldn’t have to forgive anyone either!  He throws rocks and cuts one of the other kids’ foreheads with one, and Eve gets called in to pick him up, and he won’t talk to her.

Ted volunteers to talk some sense into him, but if Eve had her way, Ted wouldn’t ever see Brendan again.  Except that…isn’t fair to Brendan.  It’s not like he did something wrong.  Unfortunately, she can’t punish Ted without punishing Brendan. (The worst of it is feeling like Ted would love to leave Brendan behind, too, and maybe the only reason he isn’t is because he still has to help pay for him, and Ted has never wanted to pay for something he couldn’t see or hold in his hand.)

Eventually, Eve takes him out for ice cream at his favorite shop, just the two of them.  Brendan sits on the chair across from her, and she can’t help but say, “You’ve grown so much,” because he has, even if he hasn’t noticed.  His feet still dangle above the ground, but they’re close enough that if he points his toes down, he can just brush the tip of his shoes across the floor.  He can almost cup the little children’s cup all in one hand now, not that he’d gotten one of those, and when he bites down into his rocky road chocolate chip mix, all she can see is the day he’d gotten one of his baby incisors stuck in the waffle cone.

He’s still her little boy, but he’s not her little boy anymore.

Eight years old and attacking other children with rocks.  Not really a little boy move.

Brendan doesn’t say anything to that comment anyway.  He just furrows his brow in the confused, annoyed way that children sometimes have, kicks his shoes in the air a few times, and takes another bite of his ice cream cone.  The bite is a little too big; ice cream rims his mouth, and Eve wants to reach across and rub it away with her thumb.  She won’t, though.  He would be embarrassed.  She doesn’t want to embarrass him.

It’s not why Eve doesn’t bring it up while he’s eating.  There’s nothing embarrassing about talking about things you shouldn’t do, but something tells her that having this discussion while he’s eating ice cream might make it feel like he’s being rewarded.  She doesn’t want to reward him; she just wants him not to feel as bad as he does.  He has to feel bad.  If he didn’t feel bad, he wouldn’t be hurting other kids.

So afterwards, when he’s cold from eating ice cream, they go for a walk in the brisk fall nearing winter air.  Thanksgiving is coming up, but Eve doesn’t want to think about that.  It doesn’t matter; she thinks about it anyway, thinks about the logistics of it, how Ted’s parents will probably want to see Brendan and throw that big Thanksgiving production they do every year, and Brendan will want to go, want to see his Memaw and Pepaw, and Eve will want nothing more than to say no.  It is selfish, really, to want to keep him all to herself when his grandparents hadn’t done anything wrong; it’s selfish and petty, and she won’t lie, part of it is revenge for how Ted treated her, so she won’t do it.

But another, bigger part of it, is that they used to split Thanksgivings – one year with Ted’s parents and one with her mom (as opposed to Christmases, where the day itself would just be the three of them, their little family, and then the week after would be going to both families and celebrating with each of them) – and that this year should have been her mother’s.  Would have been her mother’s.  And she doesn’t….

She doesn’t want to deal with that alone.

Ted still has his parents and his new…whatever she is and even Brendan, if and when he wants him, but Brendan is all Eve has.  She’s his mother.  She didn’t do anything wrong.  She feels like she’s going to lose him anyway.

This conversation isn’t going to help.

“Brendan, you know you can’t throw rocks at other kids,” Eve starts, hesitating as she says it, forcing herself through the awkwardness anyway.  She turns to him, sees how his hands are shoved into his windbreaker’s pockets and pulling them together even closer than the jacket really wants, crumpling it, scowl drawing lines across his young face, and he looks so much like his father in that moment that Eve’s heart pangs both with love for her son and instant hatred for the man who she doesn’t want to see reproduced on or in him.  “You hurt someone.”

Brendan just shrugs.  “You hurt Dad.”

It isn’t the same.  Eve wants to tell him it isn’t the same, and she wants him to understand that it isn’t the same, why it isn’t the same.  She takes a deep breath.  “I didn’t throw a rock at him.”

“You want to.”

Eve doesn’t deny that.  “I didn’t.”  That doesn’t really make things better.  “I’m not telling you to like the other kids, honey; I’m just telling you not to throw rocks at them.”  Then, knowing that Brendan is a child and will try to find loopholes just because she didn’t specify, “Or punch them.  Or kick them.  Or pull their hair or put gum in their hair or—”

“Fine, Mom, I got it.”  Brendan pulls his hands closer together, pulls the jacket pockets closer together, that slight rippling not quite plastic sound of the fabric.  The scowl stays on his face.

On instinct, Eve reaches across and tries to smooth his furrowed brow. “Relax.  If you keep your face like that, it’ll freeze.”

Brendan’s scowl deepens, brow furrowing further.  “Let it.”

“Brendan.”  Eve sighs and runs a hand through his fluffy brown hair. It’s about time for a haircut. It’s starting to curl around his ears. She struggles to think of a way to explain things as he pulls away from her gentle touch.  “Hey, um, you know your best friend?  Wade?”

“What about him?” Brendan asks, eyes widening in shock as he looks up at her. “You’re not going to do anything to him, are you?”

“No, no, no.  I would never—”  Eve shakes her head quickly.  It isn’t a bad example, she doesn’t think, but it requires him understanding that it’s an example and not…not a real thing that’s actually happening.  “If…if Wade ever…ever made you really mad and started avoiding you and hanging out with some kid you really hate—”

“Julian,” Brendan spits out in a near hiss, eyes narrowing.  Then he glares up at her.  “He would never do that.”

“Oh, I know, I know.”  Eve wants to look away from the force of his glare, but she doesn’t.  “But just…just say he did.  How would you feel?”

Brendan looks away, considering.  “I’d want to punch him in the face,” he says quietly.  “Throw rocks at him.  Fight him so he’d quit being a jerk.”

Eve nods slowly.  “And if you couldn’t do any of that?”

“I don’t know.”  Brendan shrugs.  “I’d be really sad.  And really mad.  I guess I’d have to make new friends.  Or a new best friend, if he never wanted to be friends again. I’d want to know what I did.  What Julian did to make him suddenly like him so much.  Maybe…Maybe I’d try to talk to him.”  His scowl drops, but his brow remains furrowed.  He repeats, “I don’t know.”

“Would you ever be able to forgive him?”

Brendan considers that, too.  “I don’t know.”  He looks up at his mom.  “Maybe I’d try to make friends with Julian, too, so we could all play together.”  His face twists in disgust.  “Probably not, though.  Julian’s a freak.”

For a moment, Eve gets distracted.  She doesn’t know this kid Brendan keeps bringing up – he’s never mentioned him before, not even once – and she doesn’t want to defend him so much as she wants to point out that it isn’t nice to call another kid a freak and maybe, just maybe, there’s something good about this Julian kid!  But that isn’t the point of this lesson, and she’s afraid if she goes down that rabbit trail, they’ll never get back to what he actually needs to understand.

“Your dad was my Wade,” Eve says, finally.  “More than that, because you and Wade would never—”

“Ew, gross—”

“—but he was my best friend.”  Eve doesn’t say that this isn’t entirely true, that she’d had another, better friend before Ted who maybe hadn’t done what Ted did but had…disappeared.  Broken her heart and then disappeared. She…shouldn’t be thinking of him right now.  “He was my best friend,” she repeats, voice lower, softer, and she feels her throat close up, feels the tears start to well up, but she has to finish this first. “And he decided he wanted a better friend.”

Brendan’s brow furrows.  “But he didn’t start avoiding you.  You avoided him.”

“If Wade…if he started hanging out with Julian and hanging out with you, how would you feel?”

“I’d make him choose!”  Brendan’s voice is dark, angry.  Maybe she’s pushed him too far with this analogy.  “He can’t be friends with both of us!”

Again, Eve has that feeling that she should correct that – because Wade should definitely be allowed to be friends with both of them – but she presses on anyway.  “Your dad didn’t choose me.”

Brendan looks up at her, his eyes wide again.  “Can’t you make him change his mind?”

“No.”  Eve shakes her head.  She doesn’t say that she’s not sure she wants that, not sure that she could get over that hurt even if he asked.  Not that he had.  Not that he wanted that.  In the end, that had made the split easier.  She doesn’t have to pretend, doesn’t have to try and smooth anything over.  He doesn’t want her anymore.  And she doesn’t have to pretend she wants him either.

“He still wants me, doesn’t he?”

Eve stops, then, and even though the ground is cold, she kneels down so that when she cup her son’s face and lies to him, she can stare him in the eye and make sure he believes her.  “Of course, he does, Brendan.  Your dad loves you.  No matter what he does, you are his son, and he will never choose someone else over you.”

Brendan sniffles, pulls one hand out of his pocket, and rubs his nose with its back.  “He should’ve picked you,” he says, finally, eyes slightly red.  “It’s not fair.”

“No, it’s not.”  Eve runs a hand through Brendan’s hair again, pushing it back out of his face, but when she takes her hand back, it just flops forward again.  Definitely time for a haircut.  “But if I’m not throwing rocks at him, then you shouldn’t—”

Brendan nods.  “Okay. I won’t anymore.”  He bites his lower lip in an attempt to keep from crying, and then he throws his arms around her.  “I’ll choose you, Mom.”

Eve’s breath catches.  She doesn’t hesitate, but it takes her a moment before she realizes what’s happening. Then she wraps her arms around Brendan, buries her head in his shoulder, and tries very hard not to let herself cry.  She does anyway, drops that will roll off of his windbreaker because it’s made to deflect rain, and her tears are nowhere near as bad as rain.  It doesn’t matter if it’s true or not or if he changes his mind in the future or not.  It’s that he’s said it now, this time, and that means the world to her.

“I love you, Brendan.”

“I love you, too, Mom.”

~

Later that night, Eve catches Brendan sleeping on his stomach, head curved onto his pillow, one hand holding onto a now tearstained picture of his dad, keeping it half out from under the pillow and half under it.  She leans up against the doorframe and tries to smile fondly at him the way she used to do, but she can’t.  The aching hole in her heart yells and screams at the familiarity of this moment, at the way Ted should be stopping behind her, leaning down and kissing the top of her head, and saying they’d made a good kid, the way he had a hundred thousand times before this and should be doing a hundred thousand times after.

They had made a good kid.

It was just a shame that he wouldn’t be around to see it.

Eve wipes the tears from the corner of one eye, closes Brendan’s door, and then goes to her room, where she rips her favorite sheets off and replaces them with new sheets, much softer, much higher thread count, much better.  Maybe her new favorites, if she likes them enough.  Maybe good enough to forget the other ones ever existed.

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Hooray, today we celebrate national waffle day. Or at least if we live in the good ole US of A we do. I think they have more national food days than the rest of the world combined. Although evidently the Scandinavians also celebrate it on the same day as part of the Feast of Annunciation. The date actually celebrates the granting of the first electric waffle patent to Cornelius Swarthout of Troy New York. On 24th August 1869 he was granted the first patent on an electric waffle iron. Now waffles had been around well before this date, being eaten in the 14th Century. But his invention made waffles easier and more consistent to prepare. Eaten throughout the world, a waffle is a dough cooked between two patterned plates. The dough bakes in the waffles characteristic uniform impressed surface. Belgian Waffles The best known, and probably oldest waffles are the Belgian type. Tending to be round, although we have seen square and heart shaped versions. These are usually a sweet dessert type mixture, ideal with fruit and chocolate or cream. There is however a savoury mix available so they can be served with cheese and meats. Belgian Waffle Cart Hire For Weddings Stick or Lolly Waffles Gaining in popularity, due in part to being easy to eat are stick or lolly waffles. The same sweet mixture as a Belgian, they are baked in a waffle iron that produces a tubular lolly shape, the mixture is poured around a stick, so once backed they are held like a lollipop. Usually we dip the waffle in molten chocolate, then into one of a range of toppings such as chopped nuts, candy sprinkles etc. Waffles On A Stick Bubble Waffles Another new variant is the bubble waffle. Baked on an iron that produces a bubbled surface, they are then wrapped into a cone and the toppings poured into the centre of the waffle. Whichever is your favourite waffle on national waffle day, we can provide one of our range of carts to serve freshly prepared waffles for your guests or colleagues. From a small party of 50 or so, to a major sales event numbering in the thousands, we can cover all of them. Recipe If you want to make your own, a basic recipe is below, you will need a preheated waffle iron. Ingredients - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 3/4 cup sugar - 3 teaspoons baking powder - 2 large eggs, separated - 1-1/2 cups whole milk - 1 cup butter, melted - Fresh fruit, cream, chocolate, your choice of toppings. Directions - In a bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. Seperately, lightly beat egg yolks. Add in the milk, butter; mix thoroughly. Add into dry ingredients just until combined. Beat egg whites; fold into batter - Add to your preheated iron and bake till golden brown - Enjoy Read the full article

[merikus]

Here's a fun and delicious recipe for Ice Cream Dessert Tacos! These are perfect for summer or any time you want a sweet, creative treat.

Ice Cream Dessert Tacos

Ingredients

Taco Shells:

6 small flour tortillas

3 tablespoons butter, melted

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Filling:

Your favorite ice cream flavors (e.g., vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, etc.)

Toppings:

Chocolate or caramel sauce

Whipped cream

Chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, peanuts, or pecans)

Sprinkles

Crushed cookies or candy (optional)

Fresh fruit like sliced strawberries or bananas (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Taco Shells:

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Brush both sides of the tortillas with melted butter.

Mix the sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle generously on both sides of the tortillas.

Drape each tortilla over the edges of a baking rack or muffin tin to create a taco shape.

Bake for 7–10 minutes, or until crispy and golden. Let them cool completely.

Assemble the Ice Cream Tacos:

Once the shells are cool, fill each with 1–2 scoops of your favorite ice cream.

Drizzle chocolate or caramel sauce over the ice cream.

Add toppings of your choice, such as whipped cream, sprinkles, nuts, or crushed cookies.

Freeze (Optional):

For a firmer taco, place the assembled tacos on a baking sheet and freeze for 15–20 minutes.

Serve:

Serve immediately for a fresh and fun dessert!

Tips

Use waffle cones shaped into taco shells for a different texture.

Line the inside of the taco shells with melted chocolate to prevent them from getting soggy.

Enjoy your sweet taco creation! 🌮🍦

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ICECREAMHAVEN

The Origins of Ice Cream

The history of ice cream is fascinating and spans across various cultures. The origins of ice cream can be traced back to ancient China, where a mixture of rice and milk was frozen using snow around 200 BC. Later, the Roman Emperor Nero would have snow brought down from the mountains to mix with honey and fruit, creating a version of the frozen treat. Ice cream as we know it today began to evolve in the 17th century when frozen custards and milk-based desserts became popular among European aristocracy.

In the 18th century, ice cream recipes began to appear in cookbooks, and soon after, ice cream parlors opened, first in France and then across Europe and America. By the 19th century, the industrial revolution made ice cream production easier, allowing it to become more widely available. Today, ice cream is enjoyed in various forms—whether in cones, cups, sundaes, or shakes—and is a staple of summertime indulgence.

Flavors and Varieties

Ice cream’s popularity is in part due to its vast range of flavors and forms. Classic flavors like vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry remain timeless, but modern innovations have expanded the flavor spectrum. Exotic flavors such as matcha, lavender, and even savory options like salted caramel and bacon have found their way into ice cream parlors around the world. Dairy-free and vegan options, often made with almond, coconut, or oat milk, have also gained popularity, catering to dietary preferences and restrictions.

In addition to traditional scoops, there are various forms of ice cream that have evolved over the years. Gelato, known for its dense texture and intense flavors, hails from Italy and is made with more milk and less cream than typical ice cream. Frozen yogurt and soft serve are lighter alternatives, while sorbet, made from fruit puree and sugar, offers a dairy-free option that’s equally refreshing.

Ice Cream Haven: A Sweet Escape

One place that captures the essence of the frozen treat is Ice Cream Haven, a paradise for ice cream lovers. Known for its artisanal approach and creative flavors, Ice Cream Haven stands out for offering an experience as delightful as its desserts. Located in a bustling part of town, the shop invites visitors into a colorful, whimsical space where the smell of freshly made waffle cones fills the air.

What sets Ice Cream Haven apart is its dedication to crafting small-batch, hand-churned ice creams using only the finest ingredients. Whether it’s local dairy or organic fruits, every scoop is a product of careful selection. Seasonal flavors such as pumpkin spice in the fall or strawberry basil in the summer keep customers returning, eager to taste what’s new.

Beyond traditional scoops, Ice Cream Haven also offers indulgent creations like ice cream sandwiches made with freshly baked cookies, sundaes piled high with house-made toppings, and milkshakes that can be customized with endless mix-ins. Their vegan and dairy-free options, crafted from coconut or cashew bases, ensure that everyone, regardless of dietary preference, can find something to enjoy.

Ice Cream Haven isn't just a place to grab dessert—it's a destination, perfect for a quick treat or a leisurely hangout. Whether you’re a purist who sticks to classic flavors or an adventurous eater eager to try something new, Ice Cream Haven promises a delightful experience with every bite.

Conclusion

Ice cream has evolved from a luxurious treat reserved for the elite to a universally beloved dessert. With places like Ice Cream Haven keeping the tradition alive and pushing creative boundaries, it's no wonder that ice cream continues to be a source of joy and indulgence for millions around the world.

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Pairing Flavours with cocoa powder

Waffle cones are not just a vessel for your favorite ice cream; they’re a canvas for creativity! With a little imagination, you can turn a simple cone into a stunning dessert that looks as good as it tastes. Here are some fun and inventive decorating ideas to make your waffle cones the star of the show.

1. Chocolate Dipping Delight

One of the simplest yet most effective ways to enhance your waffle cones is by dipping the rim in melted chocolate. You can use milk, dark, or white chocolate for a delightful touch. To make it extra special, sprinkle toppings like crushed nuts, sprinkles, or toasted coconut while the chocolate is still wet.

2. Fruity Fun

Add a burst of color and flavor by decorating your cones with fresh fruits. Slice strawberries, kiwi, or bananas and arrange them artistically on top of your ice cream. You can even create a fruit salsa by mixing diced fruits with a hint of lime juice for an extra zing!

3. Whipped Cream Wonderland

Top your ice cream with a generous swirl of whipped cream for a fluffy finish. Get creative by using a piping bag to create fun designs. For an added touch, sprinkle some cocoa powder, cinnamon, or edible glitter on top for an eye-catching look.

4. Candy Crush

Use your favorite candies to add a playful element to your waffle cones. Crush cookies, candies, or even cereal and use them to coat the outside of the cone. This not only adds texture but also provides a delightful crunch with each bite.

5. Savory Twists

For those looking to experiment beyond sweet, try adding a savory touch! Use cheese, bacon bits, or herbs mixed with cream cheese as a filling, and top with a drizzle of balsamic reduction or olive oil. This unexpected twist can create a delicious appetizer-style cone.

6. Seasonal Decor

Celebrate the seasons by decorating your waffle cones accordingly. In the fall, consider using pumpkin spice and crushed candy corn. In winter, use peppermint sprinkles and chocolate drizzles. For summer, fresh berries and coconut flakes can create a tropical vibe.

7. DIY Cone Kits

Create a DIY decorating station where guests can customize their waffle cones. Set up a table with various toppings like sauces, sprinkles, fruits, and nuts, and let everyone create their own masterpiece. This interactive experience is perfect for parties or family gatherings!

8. Edible Decorations

Consider using edible decorations like fondant flowers, edible glitter, or candy shapes to elevate your waffle cones. These can be shaped and placed on top of your ice cream for a stunning presentation that will impress your guests.

Conclusion

Waffle cones are a delightful treat that can be transformed into a work of art with just a little creativity. Whether you’re hosting a party, celebrating a special occasion, or just want to enjoy a fun dessert at home, these decorating ideas will elevate your waffle cone game to the next level.

If you're looking for high-quality waffle cones to kickstart your decorating journey, NK Food Products offers a wide range of cone waffles in bulk. Get in touch with us today to stock up and unleash your creativity with delicious waffle cones!

[barely-living-wizard-apprentice]

I so desperately want ice cream with like chocolate covered waffles cones as like a mix in there's nothing I love better however is it worth running down to the store for