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You Love Ice Cream, But How Well Do You Know It?
Even though some of us are getting ready for school and starting preparations for fall, it is still really hot outside and ice cream is often top choice for an August dessert. Although it is creamy, cool and delish, ice cream is no friend to those watching their waist lines. It can be loaded with calories, fat and sugar.
Understanding Ice Cream: Light, Low Fat, Reduced Fat
You might be asking yourself what is confusing about ice cream? It is delish, cold, creamy and loaded with fat. Well not always since ice cream manufacturers have become hip to the fact that consumers are watching their waistlines and fat intake.
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Your Healthy Food Swaps
Since decadent foods like ice cream, baked treats, and fried foods tend to be high in the calorie department, it's good to have a few healthy food swap ideas up your sleeve. Here are some shared by fellow FitSugar readers.
- "Avocado instead of mayo .
Nice and New: Fred Flare Ice Cream Lamp
Although most of the time I feel like my life revolves around home decorating, part of me wishes I wouldn't take it so seriously. I'm thinking that the Fred Flare Ice Cream Lamp ($48) might lighten things up, making a visit to my home more like a casual, Summer stroll to an ice cream parlor — relaxed and sugary sweet. Granted, the lamp shrieks teeny-bop bedroom like a Jonas Brothers fan at a live performance, but it's good for a laugh.
Sweet 'n' Creamy Caramelized Figs With Ricotta Mousse
I am falling for figs and can't resist trying just about every recipe! After enjoying the figs in a blanket, it was time for something sweet rather than savory. Something like caramelized figs with ricotta mousse.
How-To: Get the Pretty, Peachy Look From Chris Benz's Fashion Week Show
People can't get enough of Chris Benz, and I have to say: his collection this season is dead sexy. I loved the soft, tousled curls he brought down the runway and the perfect peach (the color is everywhere for Spring, so watch out) lip on all his models. I've been dying to know how to get this look, especially the lipstick, and I was able to snag the scoop on the colors from the people over at Lancôme, who created this "refined '60s party girl" effect.
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- Vintage desk lamps that will light up your life
- Found it: Samantha Jones's stool lamp
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Sugar Shout Out: August Must Haves
- geek is gaga for the Philips Wake-Up Light and Battlestar Galactica on Blu-ray
- lil loves fun shaped Crayons and personalized wire hangers
- Bella's all about fuss-free beauty for $10 dollars or less
- Yum is craving Salad Blaster bowls and ice cream coolers
- Très is cuddling up with good books like Twenties Girl and The Lucky One
- Fab wants lace bras and swing dresses
- Casa craves last-minute vacation deals and classic furniture pieces
- Buzz can't wait for The Time Traveler's Wife and the return of Project Runway
- Fit is feeling Popsicle molds and H2O's Waterproof Headphone System
- Pet prefers good humor and catnip mustaches
- Savvy has nine stealth ways to stash your cash at home
My Afternoon as a Starbucks Barista
Chaotic as things may appear behind a Starbucks counter, every drink is made custom and to order in a systematic, organized way. I know this because I spent an afternoon as a Starbucks barista. Laurel Village Starbucks store manager Deanna Barbagiovvanni put me to work yesterday behind the espresso machines.
Come Party With Me: Dolores Park Picnic — Desserts
Although one can buy the famed Bi-Rite ice cream around the corner and creme brulee in Dolores Park, I still plan on making a delicious picnic dessert for my sister and her friends. The menu is healthy and light, so this theme will continue with a fruity, melt-in-your mouth crumble.
I chose this recipe because it utilizes blackberries: I'm always making sweet treats that feature strawberries or blueberries, but rarely plump juicy blackberries.
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