Friends enjoying cones of ice cream together
Why ice cream?
Ice cream is a sweet cold treat that many enjoy. You wouldn't think that the combination of milk, sugar, and flavorings would be such a treat for anyone 1 to 100. But for some reason we just can't get enough of it!
In this blog, I strive to talk about why ice cream means so much to me and some of my favorite things about it. This includes some amazing flavors that I've discovered through my travels, what toppings really do deserve a standing ovation, and which brands are my go-to when it comes to buying a tub from the store.
Why do I love ice cream so much? Where do I even begin...
Colorful scoops of ice cream
The possibilities are endless!
A few years ago I developed a gluten intolerance. No, I didn't just cut out gluten from my diet to be trendy. This was hard for me because there were so many desserts that I absolutely loved, but could no longer have.
By eating more ice cream and finding new places where I traveled, I realized I could still enjoy the flavors I loved! Can't cheesecake anymore? That's alright. I'll go grab a scoop of cream cheese & black raspberries from my favorite local ice cream parlor. No brownies, no problem. I'll go grab a brownie batter ice cream at the store.
Diving into the ice cream world has allowed me to satisfy my sweet tooth, while also keeping my tummy happy. There are many other people out there that also have dairy allergies but ice cream can still be adapted to meet their needs! It really is the gift that keeps on giving.
Ice cream cups with lots of toppings
To topping or not to topping...
Toppings for ice cream has evolved over the years. It used to be normal just to see some hot fudge or maybe a cherry on top, but now the options are endless!
Personally, I love a good scoop all by itself. There have been times I've ventured out and tried something new and ended up loving it! There are so many candies to add, or syrups that add some more sweetness.
There are even places you can go that dip the whole cone in chocolate. But really, can you ever have too much chocolate?
Branding materials
Brand snob
We all have our favorite brands for shoes, clothes, and even toilet paper, but do you have a favorite brand of ice cream? After I do an in depth study of some of the most popular brands on the market then maybe you'll know which one to look for.
Some brands are better at providing a wide variety of crazy flavors. Some have the creamiest ice cream on the market. By grading each brand on different categories during a blind taste test, I'll be able to help you figure out which one gives you the most bang for your buck.
Not only does this give me a great excuse to eat all the ice cream I want, but it also helps us know settle the family debates. We all have that aunt Debby that loves her Blue Bunny, but your Grandpa won't have anything but Tillamook.
Messy display of melted ice cream.
Raise a scoop
So now it's your turn! Go out and find out for yourself just how amazing ice cream can be. If you're the one friend that always goes for strawberry, try getting the triple chocolate scoop! If you had a hard day at work, don't feel guilty for putting those two extra scoops in the bowl. After all, I'm confessing all my ice cream habits here. Who am I to judge?
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