How To Turn An Ice Cream Cone Into A Fortune Cookie Birthday Invitation
By Eric "ConeKing" Nielsen
http://www.icecreamjunkies.com/

For those, at home waffle cone bakers, who want to know how to do something different with their waffle cone maker. Have I got a treat for you. How would you like to turn a waffle cone into a fortune cookie and use it to extend the fun your child has with his or her Birthday Party Preparations?

One day is never enough for any of us to enjoy our birthdays. It seems we want the good times to last forever. And for a child this point is extra true.

Well, take this idea and grow the excitement, building up to the day of the birthday. Your child will love you for it.

Start by have some birthday invitations made on the computer or hand written with the birthday boy or girl’s name, address, date and time of the party, and any other important info you want to add. If you want to download some pre-made fortune cookie strips to add your information to. You can visit http://www.icecreamjunkies.com/

Begin by placing your invitation strips nearby. Mix up your favorite waffle cone recipe and warm up the waffle cone iron. Need Waffle Cone Recipes that aren’t full of holes and instructions for making waffle cones that don’t leak. Visit the above website.

Before you start baking the waffle cones. Take a long handle wooden spoon out of the kitchen draw. Flip the useful end of the spoon around and place it back in the kitchen drawer just enough so when you close the drawer, the handle of the spoon sticks out. This is what you will use to form your fortune cookies around.

Now you are ready to bake the cones the way you always do. When you are done baking your first waffle cone and it’s ready to be formed into a fortune cookie. Here’s what you do.

Open the waffle iron and place your birthday invitation onto the cone, just above the middle half of the cone. Our free invitation strips have “Your Invited” on them and are designed to have that part sticking out of the fortune cookie. Check them out.

Now grab the closest end of the cone and fold the waffle cone in half, away from you, toward the back of the waffle iron. DO NOT RUN YOUR FINGER ALONG THE FOLD AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CONE.

With both hands. Grab the ends of the waffle cone at both ends of the fold, carefully preventing the top of the cone from folding backward or forward. Keep it straight!

Now move the bottom-center of the cone’s fold over the wooden spoon handle and bend the two corners of the cone down as if having both of your hands touching each other.

Hold the cone in place until the cone cools enough so it will remain in the shape of the fortune cookie as described in the diagram at the top of the page.

Caution: Folding a cone is hot on the fingers. For relief see note below.

Note: Rolling a waffle cone or making a fortune cookie out of a waffle cone can be very hot. The easiest way to find relief is to have a small bowl of ice water and a towel nearby.

Before rolling a waffle cone or forming a fortune cookie; dip your fingers into the ice water until cold. Then quickly dry with a towel and work with the waffle cone.

Another way to keep the fingers cool is the “Tippy Finger Method”. This method is something we are all familiar with. Standing on hot pavement during the summer in bare feet. Rocking back and forth on tippy toes, to keep the feet from burning.

When rolling a waffle cone or forming a fortune cookie. Your fingers will get hot. The way to hold the waffle cone so your fingers feel the heat as little as possible. Is to begin by holding the cone between the thumb and first finger.

Then when the fingers get too hot. Change your grip on the waffle cone. Now grip it between the thumb and the middle finger. Now Tippy Finger back and forth until your done. Then move on to the next waffle cone. I think you'll find the thumb doesn't feel the heat as much as the fingers do.

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A Tailgaters BBQ Just Got Sent To Heaven

The Original
BBQ Ice Cream Cone

Tailgaters have always been interested in one-up-manship when it comes to the Wow-Factor of Parking Lot Cuisine.

This year its about the ultimate BBQ Dessert. The BBQ Ice Cream Cone. For those that may have had too many beers while cooking up some Gator on the grill. We're not talking about grilling the actual ice cream part of the ice cream cone. What we are announcing to the BBQ public is one of many recipes in "The Great American Ice Cream Cone".

Barbeques around America; taking place in campgrounds, backyards, and parking lots of stadiums are events that include unique desserts. Whether you are in a camper or out in the middle of a stadium parking lot. Treating your BBQ quests to a Graham Cracker, Cinnamon, Orange, or BBQ waffle cone at the end of a meal will make bellies smile for sure.

Just think of it. The wonderful BBQ scent of hot dogs and burgers has faded away and noses begin to perk up to the smell of these delicious cookies cones made right on site. It's a BBQ Master's delite to have the quests not only praising you for that wonderful meal, but dessert too.

So if you want everyone talking about your next cookout. Come try The ConeKing's recipes for BBQ success. Especially his Original One-Of-A-Kind BBQ Ice Cream Cone with that true smokey kick.

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Learn How To Wow Your Next Ice Cream Social Profits

Learn How To Wow Your Next Ice Cream Social Profits
Let me ask you this. Are you copying what everyone one else is doing when it comes to your Ice Cream Social? Did you ever think that maybe this is why your sales are stagnant?

Now, ask yourself this. If you were a jellybean. Would you want to be the jellybean of Easter's past? Or would you like to be the jelly bean of all time? The Jelly Belly jelly bean?

Would rather be like Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Parlors, when it comes to ice cream? Or would you rather make a name for yourself by being creative enough to spin off in a new direction when it comes to ice cream, as Cold Stone did?

Each of the two new ideas above created such a fantastic curiosity that people had to give them a try. And when they did, they couldn't get enough of the new product.

Now, when it comes to an ice cream social. The idea is to create enough excitement to get people pulling their wallet out like there is no tomorrow.

Let's use smell for example. At a typical bake sale the food for sale is already baked, and wrapped. Ready to go home with the customer. And it goes too.

But think for a moment how much more could be sold if the items for sale were being made all day long. Baked throughout the bake sale day with the smell luring customers to the sale counter. Don't you think more sales would occur?

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Difference In Your Next Ice Cream Social's Bottom Line. With plenty of make in advance ideas your next ice cream social can't help but be the best event ever.

Now, what if I told you that if your organization was to invest in a waffle cone maker and bake cones on sight. Sending that delicious home baked smell out over the visiting guests. Do you think that it would create an easy avenue for mouth watering customers ready to purchase your product? Absolutely!

Here's the whole idea. You can make a sundae like you always do and have the people who support your efforts each year buy it because they want to help. Or you can kick the whole ice cream social idea up a notch and have people buying the product you offer because they can't get enough of what you offer.

An irresistible product and a fan base of supporters equals more profits. It's the perfect yes-yes deal. People with money to support your cause and a product that your supporters feel is well worth their money.

Let's not forget the word of mouth explosion of future supporters that goes along with a great product people can get behind.
Need free advertising to get the supporters out to your next ice cream social? Well a new product creates new interest.

In the past I'm sure you had no problem getting the local radio stations and newspapers to plug your event. But what if what they reported to their audience was something fantastically new? Something they tasted and found delicious. What kind of news report might you then receive? Something fantastic I would think.

Do you think your Ice Cream Social could benefit from the excitement created? Do you think more people would be willing to come out and share in your event? And might more people come from further away because of the interest in what you are selling? Can you say: "YES!"

Here it is... My idea is for your organization to consider what will happen if you take ice cream to the next level. I'm talking about making delicious tasting, as well as delicious smelling cookie cones for your supporters to mix and match with their favorite flavor of ice cream.

My book: "The Great American Ice Cream Cone" has 16 different recipes for ice cream cones, along with plenty of ideas that can be used at your next ice cream social, that you will only grow your profits.

And the best thing is. YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO ANYTHING ON A BIG SCALE. Start small and simple and grow as you feel comfortable. Use one or two ideas and expand later if you want.

Take one recipe. For example: My Classic Cinnamon Cone. Did you know that cinnamon is so popular of a smell that people simply can't resist following their noses to its location? Why do you think Cinnabon is so popular?

Start your next ice cream social with this one cone. Make a regular ice cream cone size, a sundae cone size, and a ice cream cone bowl for sundaes. That's it! You'll be able to command an increase in price for your product. One that everyone will justify by their nose.

You'll have bragging rights that you can use in your radio and newspaper advertising. Plus bragging rights that your supporters will run with as they pass the word on to friends and neighbors. Making it simple to see future growth and profits for future ice cream socials.

I guarantee the neighbors next door to where you hold your ice cream social will come over to investigate. Even if they never visited any of your past events. I'm telling you the cinnamon smell will do the job for you.

Sell what you normally sell. Just add the smell, a cone for the supporters that like their ice cream simple, a sundae cone for the ice cream explorers, and a ice cream cone bowl for the traditional sundae lovers that have to have it in a bowl.

Heck, you can even make a cone. Cut it into wedges while it's still hot. Pile them into a small French fry type bag and serve then with a small container of cinnamon honey, cream cheese icing, or cinnamon icing for dipping. I call them "Dimples and Giggles".

I know most organizations like to keep their ice cream socials simple. And you can with my ideas. Use however many different flavors of ice cream that you normally use. Serve one or two flavors of cones. Or one type with the traditional sugar cones and wafer cones.

Putting that little added touch to add profit to what you sell.
Use the Danish way of serving a regular waffle cone. One scoop of ice cream, a teaspoon of strawberry preserves, and dollop of fresh whipped cream. Then give the product a cute name.

The added touch and color this idea adds to the cone your supporters purchase, will make them feel comfortable that the price you charge them is well worth it.

Call the larger sundae cone something fun like "The Giggler". It makes people smile when they hear it and that is what you want to create at your fundraiser. Then make it like you would a sundae in a bowl. Give them a spoon and a napkin and they're off and running.

Then there's the ice cream cone bowl. Just bake the cone and while it's hot off the iron, you simply place the cone over a small upside down glass bowl and mold the cone into a bowl. Let cool and fill it with the customer's favorite sundae toppings. Slap it on a sheet of waxed paper or foil. Give them a spoon and a napkin and they are on their way smiling. Save money on plastic dishes.

Give my book a try, using one idea to add to your next ice cream social and you'll see for yourself that increasing profits at your next event won't be that hard to do.

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Need a cone maker that fits your budget? Simply, go to E-bay and order one new or used. Or visit a restaurant supply store near you for new and used waffle cone makers.

Now's the time with many ice cream businesses closing their doors to find deals.

Remember... have the cones baking all during the ice cream social. And if you typically have large crowds make the extra you need that morning or the night before. Place them in a bag as soon as they cool so they stay crispy until they are served. Crispy fresh cones are a must.

Back in the 1980s I set up a booth at California's 1st Strawberry Festival and with handmade cones we were voted the most popular booth at the event. So, if I can do it on a big scale. You too can do it with your volunteers on the neighborhood scale you choose.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ice Cream Cone Expert, Author of "The Great American Ice Cream Cone" and Inventor of the Original Gourmet Flavored Cookie Cone, Eric R. Nielsen wants everyone to enjoy handmade ice cream cones. Learn how to bake cones like a pro and wow your friends and family. Learn to make more profits at your next fundraiser using these ideas.
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A Bad Economy Is Ripe For Ice Cream

A Bad Economy Is Ripe For Ice Cream

It's been coming for a long time. Prices on our favorite treats have been creeping up for what seems like forever. And this current economic trouble proves that something needs to change.

This summer why not vote with your feet and start going back to the old ways of creating summer fun. When it comes to getting relief from the summer heat and someone mentions"Let's go get some ice cream". Stop them in their tracks and say: "I have a better idea".

Then hurry everyone over to your house and serve them up some homemade ice cream cones. Order everyone's favorite ice cream or make it fresh at home. Get out a waffle cone maker and fill the summer air with the sweet smell of your choice of over a dozen different flavors of cookies cones to slap the ice cream in.

Made with fresh ingredients. Your guest will not be able to resist the delicious smell of homemade waffle cones baking. Line up the gang and as the cones come crispy sweet off the waffle iron, fill each with that cool creamy ice cream.

Then with each lick. Thumb your nose at the ice cream parlor who charges nearly a buck for a stale waffle cone.

Win this summer by saving money and making the most delicious cookie cones at home. You won't get them any fresher. And you won't find a better selection of recipes anywhere.

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Economics Forcing Americans To Cook At Home

The morning trip to McDonald's for breakfast and lunch out with the guys has pretty much come to a screeching halt for a lot of Americans.

I know for myself. What I use to purchase at Wendy's for $6 and change now cost me nearly $10.00. Wow! Yet I just went out for chicken... only 8 pieces, one side and 4 biscuits and it cost me $18.00. If you don't think everyone is fighting for their survival. Think again.

So today, CNN and other news channels have begun reporting on the latest fallout of this economic problem the nation is dealing with. People are beginning to eat more of their meals at home.

Yes, Americans are starting to catch on to the fact that they will spend a whole lot more of their hard earned money if they should decide to live as though nothing abnormal is going on around them. Prices at their favorite eating holes are going up and a lot more of their money is coming out of their pocket for the pleasure. Leaving, a not so wonderful after taste, in their mouths.

Well, if Americans are going to be making the best out of eating more of their meals at home, then Ice Cream Junkies Dot Com would like to suggest having the most fun possible. Make those meals a family event for the whole gang.

We figure everyone wanting to cook at home will begin dusting off the cookbooks and maybe even buying a few new cookbooks, since this economic problem America faces isn't expected to end any time soon.

So let me invite you to http://www.icecreamjunkies.com/ where with some of that money you will save by eating at home. You can afford this one of a kind cookbook that packs loads of flavor and fun for the whole family.

Everyone loves ice cream, pudding, cookies, etc.. Well this cookbook, titled: "The Great American Ice Cream Cone" will have you wanting to match your favorite flavor of ice cream to a crispy cookie cone. Or make some chili and serve it in a cornbread bowl made fresh off the iron.

Whether you make cones or bowls. It doesn't matter what goes on the inside. Pudding, mousse, jello cubes, frank and beans. There's a blast to be found when the whole family gets involved.

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How To Stay Out Of The Doghouse This Valentine's Day

Be on your best behavior your mother says...

Well, let's get down to the nitty-gritty. The hell with mom.

Pleasing your lady this Valentine's Day is what it's all about. IceCreamJunkies.com has a cool, never fail, idea for a successful
date with your special someone that will keep you out of the doghouse
and in the lap of love this Valentine's Day.

Make enough time for a treat that will get you up close to the
windows of the soul for a bonding experience that will put you in
good standings for the rest of the day.

This Valentine's Day, visit an ice cream parlor for the traditional
sharing of an ice cream soda. Two straws. Strawberry, because
girls like pink and Valentine's Day, lets admit, is her day. Two lips
up close, with eyes making comments quietly heart to heart.

Go on take that smooch! And the night is yours guaranteed. That is, providing you don't blow it during the rest of the day.

Sincerely,
King Pup
Beware the Doghouse This Valentine's Day