Shecky’s

Summertime…and the livin’s easy. Unless (like us) you can’t help but crave everything your bathing suit bod shouldn’t have. Don’t keep the deliciousness to yourself! Be the hit of the next party when you bring anything on this list with you (guaranteed!).

Cupcakes: Remember when cupcakes were just one of those class party staples? We’re so glad these confections have gone ultra-classy. Cupcakes Gourmet serves up bite-sized treats in mouth-watering flavors, like a decadent triple chocolate made of Belgian chocolate cake and milk chocolate butter cream frosting, dipped in dark chocolate ganache. Look away from the cupcake, look away from the cupcake….

Chocolate Covered Pretzels: Nothing is quite as satisfying as a salty-sweet combo. The Ultimate Pretzel Company takes this treat to a whole new level, still offering up the classic, but providing additional options like pretzels dipped in caramel, rolled in krispies or roasted walnuts,  and dunked in (gourmet!) chocolate.

Ice Cream Sandwiches: When we hear ice cream sandwich, we instantly think of years past, running after a neighborhood truck in hot pursuit of our daily cool-down fix. We’d like to thank Skinny Cow for stocking a healthier option in our supermarket freezers. With flavors like strawberry, vanilla, chocolate and mint, and at only 140 calories each, we’re never chasing after that ice cream truck again (unless the driver is cute!).

Blondies: Don’t be fooled by the small size. Each ooey-gooey square at Fat Witch Bakery packs a serious amount of chocolate goodness. The Blonde Witch, Fat Witch’s take on the blondie, is essentially a chocolate chip cookie in decadent square form. Not a blondie fan? Brownie varieties include the Java Witch with cappuccino chips, the Red Witch with dried cherries, and the Breakfast Witch, a classic brownie topped with oatmeal walnut and coffee. Even yummier? Fat Witch’s cookbook is coming soon in September 2010.

Fudge: You no longer need to stop at a random place on the highway for an awesome version of this treat. Thanks to the peeps at Phenomenal Fudge, this treat can be yours, whenever! Available in over 30 flavors and ready to be delivered, PFudge even offers a Fudge of the Month Club. Varieties include chocolate cheesecake, cookies and cream, English toffee and pumpkin pie.

-Lynden Halpern

GIRL TALK TIME: What is your favorite indulgent treat? What goodies can you just not give up even though it’s summer? Do you usually buy or bake your own? Share your sweet favorites!