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So I’m feeling a trifle naughty this afternoon. I’ll explain. As a working mom, it’s tricky squeezing in work and all the extra summertime activities and celebrations, especially with my four boys all home from school now. Once in a blue moon I just need a little me time.
A few nights ago I was running errands, and on the way home I dropped by my local 7-Eleven store just a few blocks away to pick up some Häagen-Dazs® ice cream for an indulgent little treat.
Have you experienced Häagen-Dazs ice cream? It’s got to be the smoothest, richest most indulgent and creamy ice cream on the planet. I was thrilled they had my favorite flavor, Dulce de Leche. Fancy lingo for decadent milk-based caramel ice cream.
So I got home and managed to sneak all the way down to the basement chest freezer undetected. I stowed that precious pint of Dulce de Leche under a frozen lasagna. Piled a few loaves of Italian bread on top for good measure. SCORE!
Well here’s the naughty part. As previously mentioned, it’s summer, and all my boys are home. But a few minutes ago they headed out the door to go bowling.
And you know what was on my mind. Giggle. Yep. I took that very opportune moment to head down to the basement. All was undisturbed in the freezer, just as I had left it. So I unearthed that hidden pint of Dulce de Leche Häagen-Dazs ice cream.
In the quiet-as-a-pin kitchen I scooped out a little bowl for moi. Found a silver spoon, enjoyed a deliciously indulgent peaceful caramel moment. Alone.
Let me tell you, the intense flavor of this Dulce de Leche ice cream is one of a kind. If you’re a caramel lover, you really must try it. Not only is the ice cream caramel flavored, it’s got ribbons of caramel running through it too.
Yeah. That’s what we’re talking about here. Rich, creamy ice cream with caramel ripples that’ll give you an indulgent, peaceful moment in the middle of life’s chaos.
What I didn’t tell you is that I also squirreled away a few Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Milk Chocolate Almond Bars under that frozen lasagna. Gotta be prepared for midnight emergencies!
Häagen-Dazs has been making ice cream with pure ingredients for more than fifty years now. So they’ve got more than a little experience in the ice cream department I’d say. Their passion is taking ordinary ingredients like milk, cream and eggs and transforming them into the most spectacular ice cream available today.
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Nancy mcmahan says
That was fun wasn’t it? No guilt needed because I am sure you have given up your share of so many things to your boys over the years. Caramel is a favorite of mine. Sounds so yummy.
Allie says
Thanks Nan – it WAS fun. I would’ve guessed you like caramel too. xo
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Of course I’ve had Haagen-Dazs ice cream! If someone says they haven’t they are either lying or they live under a dang rock. Fact. 😉 Dulce de leche is BOMB. Seriously, anything caramel and I am SOOO game! Glad you snuck a little alone time AND a little ice cream for yourself! It’s the small moments in life that matter. 😉 Hope you have a wonderful, long weekend, lovely!! Cheers! xoxoxo
Marye says
I love their ice cream! I don’t indulge often but when I do, it’s totally worth it!
cathy says
I absolutely love how you took a moment for yourself! I sometimes sneak down to our extra freezer and sneak some spoonfuls too! 🙂 {client}
Allie says
Thanks so much Cathy!
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
Haagen Dazs is the best! I love your trick for hiding the ice cream in your freezer. Heehee!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
Their stuff is the best. So decadent!
Catherine says
Oh I’ve been naughty every night this summer 😉 …I absolutely love the Haagan-Dazs flavors. Us working moms deserve a little treat. xoxo, Catherine
Allie says
Good for you, and yes we do! XO
Julie says
Only thing better would have been to share it with a friend…hint hint. (lol) SO pleased you found a moment for you. You know I recognize how precious that is!! XO
Allie says
There’s still another hidden pint J. Just sayin’. We could make it work. XO
Aunt Pinkie says
Am also a caramel lover, and will have to find Haagen Dazs – oddly have never had it – honestly!
Allie says
I can’t believe you haven’t had Haagen-Dazs Aunt Pinkie. You’ll love this ice cream. So smooth and creamy and delicious. Perfect in all this heat.
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Love anything caramel And dulce de leche is one of my favorite ice-cream flavors. Glad that you could treasure some for yourself, that’s what all mommies should to sometimes. Live your life in present, live your life for yourself and have a little ice cream! Wish you a wonderful! 🙂 <3
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
Hahaha! Allie – I am so incredibly impressed that you were able to hide this from your FOUR boys! I have issues trying to hide anything from my ONE gal! What gives? I need to get pointers from you to improve my hiding skillz!
We all need a moment to ourselves and any moment that involves quiet and a serving of Dulce de Leche Häagen-Dazs ice cream is a blissful moment indeed!
Hope you have a wonderful and safe weeken – think I’m gonna get me some Lactaid pills and indulge in a bowl of Dulce de Leche Häagen-Dazs ice cream myself! And thanks for the info on the giveaway!
Allie says
Dear Shash – I think the more kids you have the stealthier you get. It’s all in knowing their precise location at the stashing moment. Ha ha. I think my Haagen-Dazs stash took place when two were already in bed and two were glued to a sports event on TV, maybe even the NBA playoffs. Timing is everything. Giggle. Hope you and your girl had a great 4th!
Susie Mandel says
I love “me time”! And I know you get it way less than I do, sweet friend. My favorite flavor of HD is Belgian Chocolate Chocolate…oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. 🙂
We don’t have 7-Elevens here. Apparently some other company bought their name here or else they just go by another name, but I’m entering online!
Allie says
So now I’ve got to try that Belgian Chocolate Chocolate, Susie. Just the name tells me I’ll LOVE it too!
Eva says
Dulce de leche, c’est un de mes parfums favorites ! J’ai déjà testé celle de Häagen-Dazs et il est vraiment bon!
Allie says
Me too!!! So delicious, my friend.
Carina says
Dulce de leche is one of my favourite tastes, so pair it with ice-cream and things are looking up for me! Haha, good for you for taking a little time for yourself! I love Haagen-Dazs, and now that I’ve read this in the morning, you know I’ ll be indulging at some point today! I wonder if Canadians can enter the contest? Ps – I loved re-reading this weekend post. Beautiful. Hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July long weekend! Xo
Allie says
Thank you Carina, and wasn’t it you who told me that you make your own Dulce de leche sauce? Sounds decadent. Have you ever boiled sweetened condensed milk (in the sealed can) for a few hours to make caramel? I’ve done it before, but not for a long time. I bet your son would enjoy that science experiment. And if not, surely he would enjoy the result! I did have a good long weekend, was up at my cousin’s wedding in Wisconsin. It was so beautiful, the wedding itself and the reunion with my extended family, many of whom I have not seen for a long time. Hope you’re having a good week my friend, and thanks so much for dropping by. XO
Christy Smith says
The milk chocolate almond bars are a personal favorite….such a decadent treat!! For some reason I am in the mood for one now…might have to go down to the drive through dairy and pick up a few to squirrel away in my freezer too….after sampling one first of course!!
Allie says
Well now they are mine too Miss Christy. I had never tasted one. Until I “had” to take a bite out of one for that picture above. I’ve got a hard job don’t I? Taking bites out of Haagen-Dazs bars. Hee hee. I was so glad I had two boys on hand willing to finish them off. Otherwise I don’t think I could have resisted the temptation! XO