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Rich, buttery, and extremely easy to make, Jeni’s Lady Cake needs nothing more than a dusting of powdered sugar and a fresh pile of fruit on the side. Its simplicity also makes it the perfect cake for dressing up — going elegant with a white chocolate glaze, or fresh with a smear of blackberry jam….
Chicago friends, we’re hosting an opening party at our new Lincoln Park scoop shop—Jeni’s Armitage—on Friday, Dec 16, at 7 pm. Our third Chicago location will be just off the Brown Line at 900 W Armitage Ave. Here you’ll find the traditional Jeni’s experience—friendly service inside a welcoming space—but with a slight twist: we’re sharing space…
On Sunday, Aug. 7, Jeni gave the commencement address to Ohio State University’s 2016 summer class (and walked away with an honorary doctorate in business administration). Her primary message: Creativity is not some elusive quality reserved for artists and musicians. We are all creative thinkers. Here is the transcript from her recent address. To this year’s graduates—congratulations! We are celebrating…
We fell hard for Lucius a few years ago (and blogged all about). And our love has only grown for the Brooklyn-based band with an indie pop vibe and lauded reviews from the likes of Rolling Stone and The New York Times. Whether you’re super fans like us, or simply want to check out the…
Jeni grew up loving yogurt. As a kid, her mom would make this amazingly simple, frozen pie. It was always her favorite dessert. Makes 1 pie Ingredients 2 sleeves graham crackers, crushed 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature 1 pinch salt 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon sugar 1½ cups good…
From Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home, pages 130–131. A surprisingly rich sorbet with the texture of a ripe pear; sweet Riesling notes shine on the finish. This flavor works well even with underripe pears–you just have to poach them a bit longer. If your pears are super ripe and juicy, you won’t need to poach…
Baked Apples with Churro Ice Cream You might think of baked apples as a très facile dessert for beginners (which would be true), but we prefer to think of baked apples as a legendarily minimalist, classic-American dish. You can serve them with any full-bodied ice cream—our Churro fits the bill. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time:…
Sweet Corn Spoon Bread Ice Cream (Summer sweet corn, honey-butter cornbread straight from our kitchen, and grass-grazed Ohio milk) Corn Syrup Custard Sundae (Bourbon Salted Pecans Ice Cream, Corn Syrup Custard, salted, roasted pecans, Honey-Whipped Cream, an Amarena cherry, and a Convo Cookie on top) Hot Beverages Our French Press Intelligentsia coffee makes a delicious partner…
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SUMMER PEACH JAM It doesn’t get much better than a summer peach—unless you’re talking summer peach jam. Why not make it now when peaches are in season are delicious, and freeze it to relive summer later this year? Here’s what you’ll need to make about 1-1/2 cups: 2 large peaches 1/4 cup sugar Juice of 1/2…
We have found Listeria in our production facility again. We discovered the Listeria through routine swabbing as part of our monitoring program. We stopped production earlier this week and have been investigating where and how it may have re-entered the facility. We have a theory and are testing that theory. We don’t yet have a…
FLOATS Pair Boylan Bottling Company’s crisp cane sugar sodas with any ice cream, yogurt, or sorbet on our menu to make a float. From the tried-and-so-true (Root Beer) to try-it-and-see-for-yourself-how-great-a-float-really-can-be, the possibilities are endless. Some of our favorite combinations are below. A Classic Root Beer Float (Ndali Estate Vanilla Bean Ice Cream + Root Beer) Root…
Quantities are limited. Limited time only—while supplies last. Pricing is temporary. Due to high demand and limited inventory, orders cannot be guaranteed. Enter the sale Select pints are $7.50. Quantities are limited. Selection varies by location and may not be the same as online. Limited time only—while supplies last. Pricing is temporary. Purchases must be…
The Winter Woods Collection: Birch + Marshmallows, the Smoked Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich, Cedarwood Vanilla, Oregon Fir, and Black Walnut Divinity, and in the foreground, the Smoked Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich. I don’t think there is a better symbol of enduring love than a tree—or a forest full of them. Our new Winter Woods collection,…
As a toddler, I lived with my family on an army base in Stuttgart, Germany, before later settling in Illinois. Like so many families of my generation, my family was uprooted when my dad was drafted during the Vietnam War. As it turns out, my husband Charly’s family also lived in Germany—on a different base—during the war….