Is heavy cream the same thing as whipping cream?
A lot of the recipes say to use "heavy cream", but what exactly is that? I can't find it anywhere (I live in a very small town, pop. less than 2500). What I have found is whipping cream and half and half. Are these the same things, or suitable substitutes, or not even anywhere near?

Please help, I really want something sweet. Last night, I ALMOST went down to the freezer where my family keeps some frozen gourmet chocolate, but, thankfully, I was able to close the door and go back to bed!

Any ideas that you all have will be greatly appreciated!