Category Archives: Ice Cream

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

Six years ago after I moved back from France (I can’t believe it has been six years), I spent some time in Columbus, Ohio. My boyfriend at the time was working there during the summer so I went to stay … Continue reading →

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D.C. Ice Cream: A Primer

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

If you ever check out my Instagram, it looks like all I do is eat ice cream. This isn’t so far from the truth. When I’m not pretending to be productive, cooking, eating out or baking, I’m probably at a … Continue reading →

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A Weekend of Food Firsts

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

The first time I tried Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, I was visiting a friend in Columbus, Ohio. Knowing my love for ice cream, he introduced me to the shop in the city’s “Short North” district. From the second I tried … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream Science and Stress-Free Squash Risotto

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

Last week, I spent five days in Madison, Wisconsin shadowing an ice cream scientist. As part of my Health/Science reporting class, I had to complete a practicum where I shadowed a scientist or medical professional. I’ve always wanted to learn … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Ice Cream, Traveling, Uncategorized | Tagged butternut squash, fat globules, food science, Ice Cream, ice cream science, risotto, Spinach, Squash, University of Wisconsin-Madison, white wine | 2 Comments

Brown Sugar-Peach Ice Cream

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

I’ve been craving peaches lately, and especially peach-related desserts. At work a few weeks ago, I had a conversation with a co-worker about peaches and brown sugar. My co-worker said her father’s favorite dessert growing up was warm, oven-roasted peaches, … Continue reading →

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Making My Own Ice Cream

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Everyone, meet my ICE-21 Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker. ICE-21, meet everyone. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to make my own ice cream. Maybe it began three years ago, when I spent all summer working at a … Continue reading →

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National Ice Cream Month

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

It’s National Ice Cream Month! I could leave the post at that…the words seem to speak for themselves. After all, what could be better than having an entire 31 days devoted to one of America’s most beloved desserts? I know … Continue reading →