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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Ice Cream, A Creative Tuesday Entry

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Ice cream is my favorite summertime dessert, so it was really fun
to be able to sketch a yummy banana split in a brown transferware
bowl for my Creative Tuesday entry! My favorite part of eating
ice cream is the hot fudge! If you need a good recipe for hot fudge
click HERE for mine. It's thick and fudgey and perfect.
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Did you know?
  1. July is National Ice Cream Month!
  2. The US produces the most ice cream in the world.
  3. Ice cream became available to the general public in France in 1660.
  4. Ice cream was introduced to the US in the 1700's but mostly enjoyed by those of status and wealth.
  5. And, vanilla still remains the most popular flavor of ice cream!

Life is like an ice-cream cone, you have to lick it one day at a time.


Charles M. Schulz
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What's your favorite flavor?
Personally, I like them all!
But I usually choose something with chocolate and caramel in it.
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To see other sketches of ice cream, click HERE to visit Mr. Toast's blog.
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68 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    this is truly yummy,, beautiful job,, I love the bird putting the cherry on top!!

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  2. Betsy BrockJuly 31, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Thanks, Laurie! I had to get my bird in there somewhere, you know! :)

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  3. The Silver FoxJuly 31, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    My favorite flavor is pistachio... but you knew that already.

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  4. Betsy BrockJuly 31, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Silver ~ now that you mention that, it makes perfect sense! :)

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  5. MrsupoleJuly 31, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Rocky Road almost always wins as my favorite And is in the freezer right now. But I have also discovered Dreyer's Spumoni in their Fun Flavors line which has Pistachio, another favorite. And Bubble Gum, Chocolate Chip, Mint Cocolate Chip, Cookie Dough....……

    Oh so many to like. And adding hot fudge sauce, yummy.

    God bless

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  6. Eddie BluelightsJuly 31, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Love Ice Cream. My fav is Cornish flavour. Not sure whether you can get it but it's like a creamy richer vanilla (more yellowy). Interesting facts about Ice Cream.

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  7. Brian MillerJuly 31, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    very nice batsy...love fresh fruit with ice cream...and the bird delivering it is a very nice touch...

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  8. Betsy BrockJuly 31, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Eddie ~ we call that French Vanilla. :)

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  9. Pat HattJuly 31, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Great added touch with the cherry
    Guess the bird didn't want to eat that berry
    But ice cream makes my stomach squirm
    Like I had to eat a worm
    Anything that you can't chew stays out of my yap
    As I just can't take that lap..haha

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  10. Betsy BrockJuly 31, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Pat ~ maybe you would have wanted a chicken nugget on top?
    But all the other readers would have called that a flop!
    Dairy makes you wary?
    I'll eat your portion, even the cherry!

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  11. Pat HattJuly 31, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Hey you'll get no fight from me
    Whatever ice cream you see
    You can keep
    The whole big heap
    I might pick off the chicken nugget though
    Eat it after wiping of any yucky ice cream that did show..haha

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  12. Betsy BrockJuly 31, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Pat ~

    Maybe you could catch the nugget before it left the bird's mouth!

    So, I'm guessing nothing sweet ever touches your tongue and travels south?

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  13. Pat HattJuly 31, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Unless pringles count nope not a one
    Ever goes south to try and get some sun

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  14. MichelleJuly 31, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Butter Pecan for me...

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  15. Betsy BrockJuly 31, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Pat ~ you have sun in your belly?
    Whoa, Nelly!

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  16. MagpieJuly 31, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    My favorite flavor is Butter Pecan. Mmmm so good!

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  17. ChristineJuly 31, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Your bowl of ice cream is picture perfect.
    I love it when there is whipped cream and a cherry on top of my ice cream.

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  18. Betsy BrockJuly 31, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Christine ~ thanks! I rarely eat it like that, but it sure is pretty!

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  19. SueannAugust 1, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    My fav is burgundy cherry and butter pecan...chocolate too!! Ha! Guess I pretty much like many flavors!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  20. Alan BurnettAugust 1, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Oh Betsy. Today was supposed to be the first day of my new diet and you have to start writing about ice-cream.

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  21. Jill from Killeny GlenAugust 1, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    MMMMM, yummy! The sketch is CHARMING.
    I love it too. Headed to YS today (Jersey Dairy) to pick up Madeleine's birthday ice cream!

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  22. MichaelAugust 1, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Betsy, it';s so good to see you back at C.T. and what a grand re-entrance too. Love it. that bowl is particualrly amazing. You are the queen of coloured pencils now too, i might add. :)

    I'd encourage each of your viewers to see this at 100% or to view enlarged as it is a lot sharper then too. You clearly spent a good portion of some afternoon on this, right? All whilst doing piles of laundry no doubt. TY!

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  23. MichaelAugust 1, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Butter pecan btw.

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  24. bright starAugust 1, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Oh that looks lovely,you teptress!

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  25. California GirlAugust 1, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Not only is vanilla the most popular, but 40% of it is sold during the month of December. Why? Holidays!

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  26. Betsy BrockAugust 1, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Cali Girl ~ oh, that is so interesting! You know, I'm a warm weather only ice cream girl! I don't even buy it during the cold months. We never have icecream in December...it makes me shiver! ha. I would have never guessed that!

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  27. KathleenAugust 1, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I love your sketch, it is absolutely perfect! You are so talented, I'd love to be able to draw. Ice cream is my favourite thing all year round. Turkish Delight is my favourite flavour, there again I like chocolate soft whip too!

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  28. mouse (aka kimy)August 1, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    vanilla has to be my day in day out favorite, but i am not adverse to licking most any flavor!

    love the schulz quote!

    i wonder what food is 'in' for august! time for a google search!

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  29. Betsy BrockAugust 1, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Kathleen ~ turkish delight? I've never even heard of that...I'll have to do a google search!

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  30. mouse (aka kimy)August 1, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    i love it!!

    according to the portal of all knowledge*:

    In the United States, August is National Goat Cheese Month.

    (my nickname for wikipedia)

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  31. Betsy BrockAugust 1, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Kim ~ haha...love that. National goat cheese...ok..I'll have to buy some in celebration! Icecream seems so much more appealing, though!

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  32. Julie HarwardAugust 1, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    That is so cute Betsy, love it! I do not understand why vanilla is the favorite...isn't everyone like me and loves a ton of goodies in their ice cream?! ;D

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  33. WandaAugust 1, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Oh this is adorable. You drawings are so crisp and perfect. The content, the color the idea.

    Just love this one. That little birdie bringing the final touch, the cherry....

    I have to say this is one of my favorites of you many, many darling entries.

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  34. Betsy BrockAugust 1, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Thanks, Wanda! You know, I think it's my favorite, too! I'm thinking of framing it for my kitchen. Funny..you love the crispness of mine and I love the dreamy water color of yours! ha.

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  35. MichelleAugust 1, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    I'm a mint chocolate chip girl :) Stop by my blog to enter my giveaway!!

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  36. TraceyAugust 2, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Betsy, this is really sweet. (not a pun) I love it, second only to the little fall bird with bird house. :)

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  37. Betsy BrockAugust 2, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Michelle ~ we always have mint chocolate chip in the freezer! It's my oldest son's fave!

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  38. Dina ThankiAugust 2, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I love the look of all that chocolate sauce! And the little birdy with the cherry is the cutest!

    My fave flavour is cookies and cream!

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  39. Betsy BrockAugust 2, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Hi Dina~ thanks so much! Cookies and cream is one of my favorites, too!

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  40. linda (dots n doodles)August 2, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Such a beautifully painted piece, the dish looks so delicate. Love the idea of the bird placing the cherry on top.

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  41. Christie describeHappyAugust 2, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Looks like you could dig right in. Just love the bowl you put the ice cream in and always find the birds in your drawings so touching! Lovely!!

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  42. JaneAugust 2, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Love the extra facts you've included. My favourite flavour is rum and raisin, but proper vanilla ice cream with fresh fruit goes down a treat anytime

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  43. CrystalAugust 2, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    What a fantastic sketch! You have so made me crave some ice cream! :-)

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  44. Betsy BrockAugust 2, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Miss 376 ~ art2cee2~ you know, I've never tasted rum raisin ice cream! I might just have to do something about that! :)

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  45. TerrieAugust 2, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Fab drawing and love the detail on the bowl.

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  46. HeatherAugust 2, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    betsy, this is just terrific. you should compile all of your recipes in a book and illustrate them! good stuff - my fave? chocolate chip or butter pecan! hee!!!!

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  47. Betsy BrockAugust 2, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Heather ~ an illustrated recipe book! What a fun idea! :)

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  48. UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Lovely sketch Betsy...mint choc chip is a favourite with me...

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  49. California GirlAugust 2, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Bets, I know this because I worked with Edy's Grand brand advtsg for years and their regional rep would fill me in on all kinds of facts. We used them on air for contests & things. I was amazed by the vanilla stat and never forgot it.

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  50. Betsy BrockAugust 2, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Cali ~ yes, I think that is so interesting! I'm glad you shared it here. Fascinating. And although vanilla is good, it would never occur to me to choose it while other flavors were in front of me. ha.

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  51. gatheringwonderAugust 2, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    well done

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  52. JaniceAugust 2, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    This is so cute. I love that you were able to keep your bird theme going! Great Schulz quote, too.

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  53. UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Betsy, you are the best. This is darling.
    QMM

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  54. Betsy BrockAugust 2, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Awww...Peggy. You're the sweetest!

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  55. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    I Love vanilla! i know kinda boring.... not even Vanilla bean but hey I just gotta say its the best
    :)

    KayleeBeth

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  56. Betsy BrockAugust 2, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    KayleeBeth ~ well, you're in the most popular group, with the vanilla lovers! :)

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  57. L. D. August 2, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    MacDonalds thinks that they are so posh as they now put whipped cream and a cherry on top of their shakes. I am glad they do, but it is fast food. Great picture that you created.

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  58. Janet Dibbydabby.com.auAugust 3, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Love your ice cream and your ice cream facts :-) My favourite woould have to be a triple ( yes thats right) triple chocolate. For me, the words "too rich" or "too sweet" can never be placed in a sentance that contains the word chocolate

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  59. Betsy BrockAugust 3, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Janet ~ I'm with you on that...never enough chocolate and there isn't such a thing as too rich! ha.

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  60. Betsy BrockAugust 3, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Mrs. U ~ yes, they can carry rabies! They are being careful and even have a gun, too, if they must use it.

    OK...I'll come see your hair commercial today! :)

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  61. Betsy BrockAugust 3, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Mrs. U ~ the mom cat here jumped on the mom raccoon's back once and chased her from the yard. She doesn't quiver, but the kittens used to when they were smaller!

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  62. Betsy BrockAugust 3, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Christine ~ oh, that's bad! Well, the guys have instructions to shoot if at all threatened.

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  63. Betsy BrockAugust 3, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    tony ~ yep...shipped them off for your birthday! ha.

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  64. Betsy BrockAugust 3, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Magpie ~ oh, that poor thing probably just wanted out of that cage and to be free!

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  65. ChristineAugust 4, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I knew this one was yours when I saw Mr Toast's collage! Nice work.

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  66. Betsy BrockAugust 4, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Thanks, Christine. Saw your comment on Mmm's blog. We do develop our own styles, don't we! I do the same thing when I look at our group's drawings and can tell whose is whose! :)

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  67. MillieAugust 6, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    The best French vanilla with chunks of Valhrona white chocolate & Aussie macadamias folded through-yum yum!!
    Millie x

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  68. Betsy BrockAugust 6, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Millie ~ that sounds like the best icecream ever! EVER! I don't know if I can find that here, but I'm going to try! mmmmm!

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