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National Ice Cream Month: Berries & Buttermilk Smoothie Ice Cream Pops

Okay, so these aren’t quite ice cream, but they’re packed with fruit and simple, delicious ingredients like yogurt and honey.

Break the mold with these creamy treats worthy of National Ice Cream Month.

Berries and Buttermilk Smoothie Ice Cream Pops

From On A Stick by Matt Armendariz

Sweet, simple, and with a tang of buttermilk, these smooth ice cream pops are fun to make. Feel free to use any variety of frozen fruit that you have on hand.

Posted by Caroline Mills

Celebrate Chocolate Day on Etsy With Willy Wonka Inspired Crafts

What better way to celebrate July 7th, Chocolate Day than a look at some of the sweet confections the Etsy marketplace has to offer?

Though chocolate itself is available in abundance on the site, we thought we’d shine a spotlight on the creations inspired by the number one Candy Man himself: Mr. Willy Wonka.

Posted by Megan Christopher

Worst-Case Wednesday: Avoid a Grillmergency

Happy Independence Day!

Along with parades and fireworks, grilling up delicious food is practically a requirement for proper celebration of the 4th.

Worst Case Wednesday is all about keeping you disaster-free, so here’s a few tips from The Worst Case Scenario Almanac: Great Outdoors to make sure the only thing cooking today is your burger.

Posted by Jessica Lopez

The Last Policeman Book Launch @ Big Hat Books

Photo by Jenny Elkins

Ben H. Winters moves to Indianapolis right around the publication date of The Last Policeman, and the kind folks at Big Hat Books are hosting a special book launch party for him at their store.

If you’re in the area, hop over to Big Hat Books on July 10th at 6pm. Ben will be there greeting fans and reading from his latest book. There will also be drinks beforehand.

Come say hi and help welcome our good friend to his new home.

Ben H. Winters @ Big Hat Books
Tuesday, July 10th, 2012, 6pm

Big Hat Books
6510 Cornell Ave Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 202-0203
www.facebook.com/bighatbooks

Posted by Eric Smith

Bacon-Wrapped Steaks: Make Your Inner Ron Swanson Proud

Sometimes you just have to indulge yourself and make your inner Ron Swanson proud.

And if you aren’t able to handle Turf and Turf, why not have a single great big juicy steak, cooked medium rare, wrapped in crisp, bacon slices? You should do it. Because you’re a free American.

Bacon-Wrapped Steaks

Ingredients:

1 pound sirloin steaks (about 2 large pieces)
1 tablespoon Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt

Posted by Elizabeth Ann Quirino

Becoming a Cult Hero

Oh God. The asteroid is hurtling towards earth. We’re all going to die.

Posted by Alison Zeidman