Customize Your Ice Cream

(This was my entry to the Sassy Scoops contest but I also wanted to post it on my blog too.)

It's not so much a secret anymore that the best place to find some delicious treat is Sub Zero Ice Cream.


SUB ZERO is Cryogenics, the science of ultra cold where they use direct contact freezing.

Which means you get to pick what you want, watch them gather and pour in the ingredients and see it freeze right in front of you. Nothing is frozen before you order!

My favorite part about this place is it's completely customizable! You start out picking your base. You choose from high fat, low fat, yogurt, soy, rice, vegan, apple juice, sherbet, sorbet and custard. (I love this part because even my friends with dietary restrictions can still enjoy a yummy treat.)

Then you can combine that with a mix-in option.

With all these combinations, thats over 25,000 options! I was blown away with all the choices. From several of my favorite candy bars (butterfinger, snickers and oreo) to all sorts of fresh fruit, and of course something little kids love, sprinkles, m&ms, gummie bears and bubble gum!

I can't wait to go back and try the peanut butter flavor with gummi bear mix-ins. My mouth is already watering!

Here's the scoop:

What was your first impression?

I first noticed the huge liquid Nitrogen tank and couldnt wait to see what it was all about.

What did you like the most?

Getting to watch them freeze the ice cream. It's like watching a science experiment and getting a yummy treat at the end. Also I LOVED the consistency of the ice cream. Not quite soft serve, not quite freezer-section-of-the-grocery-store, it was the perfect blend.

What didn't you like?

That I couldn't try more flavors and deliscious-ness. I was just too full!

Would you refer Sub Zero to a friend?

Absolutely! I've already taken a few friends back. Anyone up for a girls night out?

If you could only send out one tweet about this business what would you say?
For a completely customizable ice cream experience go to Sub Zero Ice Cream for over 25,000 options!

Facebook: Sub Zero Ice Cream

Twitter: @SubZeroTweets

They have a several Utah locations including: West Jordan, Centerville, Provo (2), Pleasant Grove, American Fork, Logan, Ogden, & Murray (also locations in Arizona and Idaho).

Inside Scoop!: If you 'like' their facebook page you could enter to win a free one year supply of ice cream. Click on the contest tab for details.

Utah Book Bloggers

Last Saturday was the 5th Book Blogger Social (for any book-y people who blog, or write, or are published). I've been to three now and it's always great fun to hang out with others who enjoy the same things I do.

It was hosted by Natasha at Maw Books, Suey from It's All About Books, and Becky from One Literarture Nut. It's fun to see the growth in the group size even from the few that I've been to, to the group of over 60 people we had at this last event. I only got a few shots so I asked all these great folks if I could borrow some of theirs.

Christy & Me

Me & Olivia

Bree Despain, Me, (The ladies from LDS Womens Book Review) Sheila, Shanda, Mindy

A shot from the corner of the room. An idea of how many awesome people were there.

The lovely Natasha telling us about some fun things to look forward to.

Miss Delacourt Has Her Day

Title: Miss Delacourt Has Her Day
Author: Heidi Ashworth
Genre: Historical Romance
Release Date: March, 2011
Publisher: Avalon Books
ISBN: 9780803477162
Pages: 192


Buy it: Amazon | The Book Depository
Add it: Goodreads | Shelfari

Synopsis: Ginny Delacourt felt the course of true love could not have run smoother. After all, it required only a fortnight, a pair of highwaymen, a pox quarantine, a sham betrothal, and a masquerade ball to bring Sir Anthony up to snuff. When her beloved suddenly becomes the heir to his uncle, the Duke of Marcross, protocol dictates that he drop the "Sir" from his name. It's his uncle who insists Ginny, daughter of a lowly vicar, is not the proper bride for a future duke.
Lucinda and Lord Avery arrive on the scene to stir up trouble, and Ginny's normally manipulative Grandaunt Regina seems helpless to arrange anything, least of all a frowned-upon wedding. It's up to Anthony, with help from his fussy valet, to see to it that Ginny has her day.
The road to true love just got a little bumpier.

My take: If I had to describe this book in one word it would be DELIGHTFUL! This was a such a fun read and an enjoyable sequel to the first book Miss Delacourt Speaks Her Mind. Heidi did a great job furthering the characters storyline and keeping true to the established characters we already know and love. Ginny is trying hard to find her place in society while Anthony is running around trying to complete a few crazy tasks from his Uncle. All the while the two of them are trying to continue their courtship. If you liked the first one, you'll love this one too!

Buy it: 

Heidi's first book, Miss Delacourt Speaks Her Mind . You'll love it!

Also be sure to hop over to Heidi's blog Dunhaven Place for the details on giveaways and contests that are happening right now.

Marriage Monday: Nurture It

"Keep your courtship alive. Make time to do things together--just the two of you. As important as it is to be with the children as a family, you need regular weekly time alone together. Scheduling it will let your children know that you feel that your marriage is so important that you need to nurture it. That takes commitment, planning, and scheduling."

-Joe J. Christensen

Find my other Marriage Mondays here.

Sassy Guest

I'm guest posting over at Sassy Scoops today.

(I made it to Round 2 in Utah's Next Top Sassy contest!)

Hop over there and leave a comment! I'd sure appreciate it.

Ever heard of Sub Zero Ice Cream? I have a feeling you'll want to go read my review about it.

Marriage Monday: Even Though

"I learned a long time ago that most people, including me, go through times when we are not very lovable. We get beaten up by stress, discouraged by our lack of success, overburdened by work, underpaid, sick or whatever. For short or long periods of time, we need to be loved even though we don't merit it."

-Finding The Love of Your Life by Neil Clark Warren, PhD.

You can find my other Marriage Monday posts here.




Image found on google images.

Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With String

This week was a good week to be my mailbox.

Because a few days ago I got these:

The Strangly Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker & The Darly Luminous Fight for Persephone Parker (by Leanna Renee Hieber)

&

Miss Delacourt Has Her Day (by Heidi Ashworth)

(Started Miss Delacourt yesteray people. LOVING it!)

and yesterday I got these!

Beyonders (by Brandon Mull)

&

Possession (by Elana Johnson)

Don't these all just look so beautiful? Just in case you're wondering, yes there was dancing and squealing and what not. Reviews and more happiness to follow.

Also just FYI if you live or are traveling to Utah

BEYONDERS Launch Party

(Party info here on Facebook)

Tuesday March 15th, 2011

6:30-9:30

Cottownwood High School

POSSESSION Launch Party

(author page on Facebook)

Wednesday June 8, 2011

7PM

The Kings English