Black ice cream offers a moody alternative to a typically whimsical treat, but its signature shade comes from a specific, unflavored addition.

The 365 vanilla ice cream from Whole Foods had a distinctive yellow color when I opened it ... similar to Wegmans' — white and solid, with no visible flecks of vanilla bean.

Easy homemade ice cream is a real treat. You don’t need an ice cream maker for this recipe, you only need a bowl, a whisk and a tub to freeze it in. Put the lemon zest and juice in a large bowl ...