Still trying to beat the heat here in Atlanta. Good gracious, it is sultry.

This week I received a box from the lovely folks at Bailey’s. Their gift was a giant bottle of pre-mixed Bailey’s Mudslides. Oh, how wonderful it is. All you need is ice. That’s it – just add ice!

How easy is that? And at $12.99 per bottle, I believe it is much more affordable than buying all the individual ingredients to make it.

I know it should be blended with ice, but Eric and I have been sipping it over ice. These Mudslides taste like luxury in a glass. They are sooooooooo good.

Diana, over at Cookerati, added ice cream to her Mudslide drink. Oooooh, she is so bad! I love it!

Diana’s Mudslide Shake

2 scoops Ice Cream
1/2 scoop ice
Bailey’s Mudslide mix to taste
Dump into Blender, blend and pour into a glass – hopefully without the lid falling off.

Couldn't you go for this right now?

So pop on over to your local liquor store and add some ice. Sit on porch. Enjoy the weekend.

xoxo, Patti

Today blogging to Kelis – Milkshake

The official start of summer is just days away, but Old Sol seems antsy to bring it on. It is positively steamy here in Atlanta and what better way to beat the heat than ice cream? Now I know that might coincide with your bikini-ready plans, but you need to give yourself a tiny break here and there, yes?

There are so many fantastic ice cream purveyors here in our city – just turn around and you bump into one!

If Only We Could All Look So Sweet Gobbling Ice Cream

How about a newbie?  Scott Smallwood sent me some info on a new treat outpost on the Westside of town – that’s over by me! Whee! Let me share with you:

ATLANTA (June 3, 2010) – The Westside Creamery announced today they will be unveiling their first batch of locally-sourced “farm to bowl” ice creams and sorbets, available to the public for purchase this Saturday.

Westside Creamery has partnered with Johnston Family Farm, a family owned and operated Georgia dairy that has been in continuous operation since 1956, for its supply of fresh milk and cream.

Flavors available for purchase by the pint, cone, and scoop will include Mint Sweet Tea, Lemon Buttermilk Sorbet, Honey + Apricot, and Blueberry Buckle.

Westside Creamery is owned and operated by native Georgians Maggie Rentz and Greg Smith, who envision churning ice cream and sorbet year-round that captures the essence of each season, using ingredients grown and harvested around Georgia wherever possible.

Maggie Rentz, owner and creator of the Westside Creamery, describes the company’s mission: “Our goal is to consistently produce new, innovative creations, whether that be unique flavor combinations or new, luxurious twists on old standbys.  But just as important as our focus on flavor is our love of this community, its growers, and its consumers,” said Maggie, who herself grew up on a small farm in South Georgia.   “Our goal is to integrate healthy, sustainable, local food into our frozen confections, and to support and uplift our community in a collective celebration of one of the world’s greatest foods.”

Visit the Westside Creamery’s website for more information about purchase locations and seasonal flavors. http://westsidecreamery.com

They also offer a chocolate stout made with beer for you grownups out there – great for a dinner with beer pairings!

Sweet Tea Ice Cream from Westside Creamery

On Sunday night, bestie Chioke brought over some King of Pops ice cream pops for us to enjoy while watching the MTV Movie Awards. They had been on my list to try and I believe Chioke picked up 2 of each flavor – amazing!  I had the chocolate mint, but there was Grapefruit cilantro, Banana Pudding, Mexican Chocolate, Strawberry Lemonade and maybe a few others I can’t remember (help, Chioke?) Spectacular.  And the Cult King is kind of covert – you have to follow him on Twitter or Facebook to see where he will turn up next. If you don’t want to do that, though, you can always go to Cabbagetown Market and see Lisa – she carries the pops, too. And while you are at the market, try Mike’s awesome ice creams – he makes a bacon-flavored ice cream! Doesn’t that sound fun? But there are some less adventurous flavors, too. But they are all delicious.

For the ice cream that is on the top of everyone’s list, try Morelli’s Ice Cream. This place never disappoints and Donald and his beautiful wife are so nice and don’t mind if you want to try all the flavors. They are so patient. Their Salted Caramel will turn you into a ravenous badger – it is that good. It might just change your life.

And for those of you who just can’t get enough frozen delights – you HAVE to go book a ticket on FREEZE! presented by The Broke Socialite on Saturday, June 19th. A luxury shuttle bus will squire you to a bundle of cool purveyors that should fix your fix by the end of the tour. Trust me, The Broke Socialite knows what she’s doing – I went on the Sugar Coma tour in January and it was a blast. For more info and tickets, click here.

Go out and treat yourself today – it is going to be a scorcher!!

xoxo, Patti

Today Blogging To The Eagles Heartache Tonight

This weekend was packed with tons of fun. Saturday morning my bestie Lisa, reopened her Cabbagetown Market after a brief vacation. Lisa has a new partner, Mike, who is the ice cream guy! Mike is there making gallons of ice cream for your eating pleasure.

Mike and Lisa, Proprietors, Cabbagetown Market

Photos taken of Mike’s ice cream didn’t do it justice, but suffice to say, I bought 15 containers of the chocolate with chocolate chips and oreo bits. Five of those were devoured by Saturday night’s dinner guests, while the other 10 will be for tonight’s Design Is staff meeting. Everyone wins!

The shelves are fully stocked with all kinds of goodies, canned goods and good things to eat. Lisa has her pickled veggies for sale and there is a brand-new candy counter. Take a look:

And now, for a quiz!

Can You Guess What This Is?

And the answer:

Why, They're A Bevy Of Pixy Stix!

As always, Lisa will be making her amazing hand-crafted sandwiches (honestly, there is not a better bahn-mi in town).

You will find me at the lunch counter.  Join me?

Cabbagetown Market
198 Carroll Street
Atlanta, GA 30312
404-524-4539

Happy Monday, everyone. Make it count!

xoxo, Patti