Currently Craving: Gelati

This is what frozen indulgence looks like

The Midwest and East Coast have been experiencing a heck of a heat wave this week and it makes me thankful that Mother Nature has been ever so kind with the glorious 90F SoCal weather. So, if the summer sun is prickling your skin with the intensity of a blow torch, and you happen to be in Disneyland's Downtown Disney, follow me and skip on to Naples to find what I'm currently craving: cool and creamy Gelati.

While the chocolate was sinfully indulgent, and the berry refreshing, the vanilla was what stood out for me; it's not often I encounter a vanilla ice cream that delights me the way this did.

Gelati, or gelato if you want to go singular, is what most people dub as Italian ice cream. The semi frozen gelato's slightly higher serving temperature and lower air content account for its famously creamy texture. The reason most find the taste and flavors more explosive and incredible than "regular" ice cream is because gelato contains no eggs and very rarely, any cream. The base recipe calls for simply whole milk and sugar; so the absence of cream, eggs, or butter allows for a more indulgent flavor to dance on your sweltering tongue.

Stay cool this weekend!

-Shortcake

Trilogy of Flavors: Summer Favorites

After a bumbling busy few weeks,  guess who's back with loads of food-ified stories to tell! While we soak in the sunshine of the Summer Solstice, let's take a scrumptious glance at the Trio's favorite summer treats. =)

Boardwalk Waffles – Belgium Waffle w/ Ice Cream

Now this is what a “waffle cone” looks like. The surprising juxtaposition of the fresh, warm waffle and the chilling, smooth ice cream always reminds me of summer days spent down at the shore. 

– Shortcake

Rita's Water Ice Gelati – Cherry Ice w/ Vanilla Custard

Rita's Gelati

This twofer that marries water ice with frozen custard - always cools me down in the summer.  The icy frozen cherry water ice offers an excellent contrast to the creamy vanilla custard, making it a treat that represents the best of both (dessert) worlds! – Sonic 

Side note: Shortcake greatly misses this summer treat as it's virtually nonexistent on the West Coast

Dole Whip - Pineapple Soft Serve w/ Vanilla or Citrus

The NJ Trio enjoying Dole Whips in WDW's Adventureland with W.E.D.friend Becky!

It's pineapple in a dairy free, ice cream form! No further explanation of deliciousness required! - Sandwich