Hi there food fans, it’s Ann Kelly with a reminder that National Ice Cream Month is almost over, but we’re still awarding a free half gallon of Blue Bell ice cream every day to one especially great kids photo with the perfect ice cream smile. Our latest really happy camper is lounging the day away poolside! This is Landon, and thanks to his mom Naomi for sharing the shot. Don’t forget that the latest flavor from Blue Bell – Dessert Trio – is only available for a limited time. They have absolutely redefined indulgent with their signature vanilla ice cream loaded down with chocolate chip cookie pieces, chucks of pecan brownies, chocolate covered cake pieces, and to hold that all together, a lovely, rich chocolate sauce.You can still send those to me at 949comments@coxtampa.com

Something brand new in Kelly’s Kitchen and it benefits the great people at Big Cat Rescue on Easy Street in Tampa. Carole Baskin sent me a note, proudly announcing the newest way you can help to help keep the residents of Big Cat Rescue happy and healthy. Purchase a bottle of Big Cat Rescue’s Roar Reserve wines that are actually vegan friendly. Each beautiful bottle is labeled with the regal face of one of the big cats the live at the sanctuary. Currently they offer a Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc, imported from LaFortuna Vineyards in Lotue Valley, Chile. For each bottle ($19.99 per bottle) we buy, $7 is donated back to Big Cat Rescue. Please take the time today, and see what might tempt your palate at www.benefitwines.com/bigcat. If you’d like to see how your donation makes a tremendous difference, please visit their website at www.bigcatrescue.org, and check out the latest issue of Advocat!

Words of Wisdom from Kelly’s Kitchen:  

"Never understood a single word he said, but I helped him drink his wine...and he always had some mighty fine wine"- Three Dog Night