There are certain realities we all must face. Things like the inevitability of the Christmas shopping season or the fact that a bakery-hopping trip to Paris may not be in the budget this year. Thankfully, there's now a way to feel as though you're in Paris -- all with the simple touch of a few buttons on your iphone. More

Here's your pre-storm preparedness checklist: batten down the hatches, stock up on water, and eat some ice cream.

Ice cream?! As strange as it sounds, this might be one of the best (and tastiest!) ways to tell if your freezer defrosted during a power outage.

This tip comes from a friend who lives in New Orleans, so I trust that he knows his business when it comes to storms, hurricanes, and power outages! More

Q: My anniversary is coming up and I want to get my husband some high quality ice cream delivered.

Does anybody have a suggestion for a delivery company?

Sent by Meredith More

Zeroll Original 2-Ounce Aluminum Ice Cream Scoop

• $15.30
• Amazon

Fans of this classic ice cream scoop swear by it and won't use any other. This aluminum scoop has heat conductive fluid sealed in the handle, making every scoop smooth and easy.

Not dishwasher safe. More

We've all been in the situation where you have a recipe calling for buttermilk and you end up with half a container sitting in your refrigerator with no big plans. If you've been making your own popsicles or ice cream this summer, buttermilk is the perfect addition or substitute for cream or even milk. More

Inspiration comes from surprising sources, and this one came from a Klondike Bar.

If you've turned on a TV recently, you've probably seen ads for their new brownie ice cream bar with....wait for it...fudge in the middle. I'm totally grabbing this idea and running with it.

Just think: what else could we hide in the middle of an ice cream sandwich? More

Push-pop molds! This is definitely one of those things that I didn't know I needed it until I saw it.

But now I'm obsessed with the idea of making my own ice cream push pops and taking them to the very next picnic, potluck, or backyard party that pops up on my calendar.

How can I not? More

Let's say you want to really blow out all the stops on a dessert this weekend. You want to go just a little over the top before people head back to school, or you want to celebrate someone special. Well, what's more celebratory than pie — with ice cream! Yesterday we showed you 20 of our favorite ice cream recipes. Today, we give you five ice cream pairings with pie. More

How are you staying cool these July days? For me, there comes a time in the summer when ice cream always sounds good, and honestly, better than anything else. I could eat ice cream three times a day in late July and August, and while I don't usually indulge those cravings, I do love making homemade ice cream to share with friends. Ice cream has been a popular topic for us here at The Kitchn, and so I present to you 20 delicious recipes from our own kitchens. More

Ever wanted to make your own ice cream? Our Marketplace is full of stores and resources for finding all the supplies you need to create your very own frozen treats. Check out this guide to compare options on ice cream makers, recipe books and more.

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