Little darlin’, it’s been a long, cold, lonely winter. Little darlin’, it feels like years since it’s been here.

We hate to be downers, but the sun isn’t really coming. Not for another couple of months. At least.

It’s alright. Tide yourself over with a taste of summer with some treats from Ruby Jewel. Smash hits at the Portland Farmers Market, the all-natural gourmet ice cream sandwiches have finally arrived in Seattle.

Sweet as a lazy August afternoon and thick as the chubby kid in the public pool, the sammies join Essential Baking Company cookies and handmade hormone-free ice cream in grown-up combos like lemon/honey lavender, dark chocolate/fresh mint, and cinnamon chocolate/espresso.

Savor one slowly or fill your freezer with a dozen. Think of each bite as a little ray of sunshine.

Because this time of year, all we can do is look on the bright side.

Available at Sunset Hill Greenmarket, 6405 32nd Avenue (206-784-7594); Whole Foods, 2210 Westlake Avenue (206-621-9700). For more locations, go to rubyjeweltreats.com.