I know I know- I post pictures of treats a lot. I told you all that I was practicing my food photography this year. It just so happens that in my mind- treats are the most exciting thing to photograph. I love making them- no matter how everyday they seem & I love to photograph them. It’s so fun to see just how yummy I can make them look in my photographs. I love practicing with styling & I even went prop hunting this last weekend. Love doing that!! I found some really great things that I am looking forward to put in my pics- so be ready to see more treats coming your way.
So, the other day the kids asked me what my favorite flavor of ice cream was. When I said “coffee” they looked at me confused. They didn’t know that there was such a flavor. They immediately thought that it must taste as awful as a regular cup of coffee- awful in their opinion. I love all things coffee- ice cream included. I grew up on it- my whole family loves it. I want my kids to love it too. It brings back so many wonderful childhood memories of curling up on the couch with my mom or grandmother to share in a treat. Those are special memories that have stuck with me & I hope that some of the things I do for my kids stick with them the same way.
So I sent the hubs to the store to pick up some coffee ice cream so they could try it. But I wanted to make it SUPER special. I started thinking I could crush up cookies or candies on the top- but that just didn’t seem like enough. It needed something more. Ahhhhhaaaaaa! COOL WHIP Whipped Topping. That ALWAYS makes everything we make – those everyday desserts- more special. I had it- I was so excited. I knew they would love it.
You know- honestly, I turn to COOL WHIP whenever I want to give my family that feeling that we are sharing a special moment. Even if it’s just a dollop on top of a cookie- it’s something that makes the kids Ooooooo & Ahhhhh. Really- as a mom, who doesn’t want their kids to think you are the coolest mom ever because you prepared a treat that they think is elaborate. Really- nothing elaborate about it- just simple treats like chocolate chip cookies, apple pie & that strawberry shortcake that I shared with you a little bit ago- all would be a bit dull if it were not for the fact that I added a nice dollop of COOL WHIP. Heck- I even put a dollop on my morning fruit if I am in the mood.
When the hubs came home we set everything up. The kids watched me put it all together & then we shared a moment where we all just enjoyed each other’s company & the treat. It was a great thing to add to our Memorial Day weekend. Quality family time & a cool treat.
Ummm- yeah- I took a swipe during the shooting process. Food photography is hard 🙂
Coffee Ice Cream
Cream Filled Sandwich Cookies
COOL WHIP
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Sophi Belle says
It is not awesome to torture your readers, ya know. 😛
Awesome shots, beautiful setting as always. You do amazing food photography.
Eva says
Hey, where’s mine? 😉
Nice shots! We love coffee ice cream over here too.
Tamar SB says
You are such a great mom!! I can’t say I enjoy coffee ice cream though…peanut butter yes please!! Now I am hungry (-:
Melissa Bliss Rich says
Um, yum! That looks fantastic!! Beautiful styling. I love the color combo you chose.
MG Atwood says
Coffee ice cream is one of my favorites. Nice shots.
Susan @ Sunflower Status says
Yum! Coffee anything is good. 🙂 I especially love that second shot.
Jill Wellington says
Wow!! Those photos are gorgeous and I want one of those right now! I just came from Jaymi’s blog and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your guest tutorial. The video was so fun to watch and your kids were GOOD at posing! I love the resulting portraits. I really love to see what other creative photography moms are doing.
Holly says
Love these shots. And now I’m hungry. For chocolate.
Bunch of Barrons says
That looks so delicious. I LOVE coffee ice cream.
Stephani Cochran says
Looks great! Photos like these make me want to start eating sugar again!
Seeing Each Day says
You really have perfected your skill with food photography – all these shots are so well done. It looks utterly delicious.
Kim C. says
Maybe I should move to the desert so I can have all these treats too! Looks yummy! Love your food set ups too!
Sarah says
OMG, I’m dying!! YUM!!
Jaymi says
ok you inspire me with light AND make me hungry 🙂