"dessert first" news and stories

Lori, at Dessert First, recently blogged about her visit with Ian the ice cream man, who was inspired by Ben & Jerry's to take ice cream up a few notches and sells his delicious blends in the Philippines via his new business, Sebastian's. To showcase some of his flavors, Lori put together a whole array of ice cream creations, but these sandwiches look like the ultimate treat for a summer day. Not only are the ice cream sandwiches made using fresh, crisp chocolate chip cookies as a base, but the ice cream itself contains chocolate chip cookie dough. Once the outside of the cookie has been rolled in large chocolate chips, a chocolate chip cookie lover will be in heaven, though "heaven" might require a napkin or two to eat it. Not that that should be a problem for anyone.

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Some might say that a picture is worth a thousand words, but this one needs only one: Mmmm! This ultra-velvety cheesecake will be one of the stars of the exclusive dessert event hosted by Lori, of Dessert Comes First. I wish a could attend just for a taste of this luscious cake, which she describes in a most delightful manner. "At room temperature, it’s barely solid enough to hold itself together, yet it slides onto the fork cleanly and decisively. Once in the mouth, it melts sexily, like a dancer gyrating to the mouth’s beat." A cheesecake that has the texture of a satiny custard, melting into your mouth? Sign me up! Unfortunately, the event is in Manila, the Philippines, and I am not. At least I'll save on the calories.

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