Ice cream substitutes for those allergic to both diary and soy are limited. Rice Dream’s version is unpalatable enough to make sorbet and fruit bars the yummiest alternative. Recently a parent at our son’s preschool (they deal with so many food allergies that they’ve restricted birthday treats to a sanctioned list) made ice cream from coconut milk to celebrate their child’s birthday. An Internet search turned up not only recipes but two companies that sell coconut ice cream, both available at our local Whole Foods: Coconut Bliss and Purely Decadent from Turtle Mountain. Both are vegan, made from organic ingredients, and sweetened with agave syrup. Both companies are in Eugene, Oregon. Several flavors are available, but all have a distinct coconut flavor, so if you’re not a coconut fan that may be offputting. But that essential ice cream texture is all there. Turtle Mountain has also just launched a coconut milk yogurt. (thanks for the unintentional twitter nudge, mathowie)