Thanks, everyone. PartyM, there seems to be an unofficial EICFBreakfast Day Website that has the story of its origin. Even gives the name of the mother (now a grandmother) who "invented" the holiday. Of course, many an ice cream parlor advertises the "holiday" and has parties and specials to commemorate the event. There's a place in Seattle that has a big party and awards gold cones (silver and bronze too) for the best customer-written limericks. Real or not, I just couldn't let this "holiday" go by. Karen, I'm glad to be back. For one thing, this place is great for the ego. Everyone is so nice! Jeanne and Kay, thanks for "double posting." That is so nice of you to take the time. I tell myself that I don't care about the number of comments I get, but the ruth of it is, I sometimes feel a little silly with only three or four comments and other blogs have zillions. It does make me wonder if anyone really knows I'm out there.

Hi, rosecmd - thanks for posting that information as well as the link. I have recently been doing a lot of research on eating healthier since my daught was diagnosed with PCOS - she has high insulin levels as well as elevated triglycerides and cholesterol. Here is some info that may be helpful: From You the Owners Manual: Foods laden with cholesterol, simple carbohydrates (white flour, white bread, sugar, pasta), and trans and saturated fats can cause high LDL levels (bad cholesterol). And it can partially be caused by genetics. Exercising, losing even 10 lbs of weight, avoiding simple carbs, and restricting saturated and trans fats to fewer than 20 grams will lower your LDL. Increasing HDL (good cholesterol) can also help, it can be done several ways  consuming healthy fats (olive oil, fish, walnuts), physical activity, taking niacin, having 1 drink of alcohol. Intake of soluble fiber can also help to lower cholesterol, and some studies have shown that it also decreases the risk of heart attacks. From the AHA website: What are omega-3 fatty acids? Omega-3 (n-3 polyunsaturated) fatty acids are essential fats that your body needs to function properly but does not make. Humans must eat them through food, which means eating seafood, such as salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel or shellfish. Omega-3 fatty acids benefit the heart of healthy people, and those at high risk for  or who already have  cardiovascular disease. What are omega-6 fatty acids? Omega-6 (n-6 polyunsaturated) fatty acids are the other group of essential fats that your body needs to function properly but does not make. Hence, they need to be consumed in the diet. Food sources of omega-6 fatty acids include some vegetable oils (soybean, safflower, sunflower or corn oils), nuts and seeds. Increased consumption of omega-6 fatty acids in place of saturated fats and trans fats is associated with a decreased risk of coronary heart disease.

I get yogurt that comes in a 6 pack (from the milkman). DH usually eats the vanilla & I eat the strawberry & raspberry. He's gone to Korea for a while and I discovered vanilla yogurt just isn't my favorite flavor, BUT take 4 8oz cups of it, mix 1 cup of milk and freeze it in the Cuisinart, top it with some warm strawberry sauce and it's like a whole 'nuther food! Don't bother with the chocolate (yogurt) recipe in the book though, it wasn't good. I bought mine on Craigslist (the lady bought it on sale at Macy's but had never taken it out of the box so she sold it for $25). That one goes on my "good purchases" list for sure.

I also "loved"lemon custard,and i say it that way as we can't find it anymore either!! Found it several years ago at BR and they told us then it was a seasonal thing!!!! OK.When i first came to Calif 44 yrs ago,thrifty,now known as Rite Aid had the best Lemon custard,then they went through all those changes and they also never carry it anymore. So now my favorite is Butter Pecan,how do i like it??? If it wasn't for the calories and fat in it i could very easily eat the whole 1.5 qts in one sitting,but i know better,so just have a couple scoops in a bowl,or a sugar cone. Ice cream is my biggest weakness!!! LOL Kathi