Growing up we all had a favorite thing that defined either our entire childhood or a substantial part. Whether it be a toy or tv show, it was the thing that we could not live without. Well for us, and maybe some of you, it was ice cream. The delightful cream in itself is the king of all comfort foods and its reign lasts beyond all age groups, races, and genders. 

Is it JUST cream?

When you think of ice cream, you most likely think of it in its most common form: milk and cream frozen and slow-churned to perfection. But there are tons of different ice cream cousins to try out too! Gelato ups the smooth factor with an addition of creamy egg whites to the mix. Sorbet is a water-based frozen delight that’s sweetened by fruit juices and liqueurs. Frozen yogurt replaces dairy milk with the tartness of protein-packed yogurt, which has active cultures that are great for digestion. No matter your taste preferences or dietary restrictions, there’s a type of ice cream that’s out there for you!

A Machine-less Future?

Prepping ice cream probably sounds like a harrowing task but this is the future and there are simple ways that will put you on the path to deliciousness. With just a few simple ingredients ( known as the Plastic Bag Method or 2 Ingredient Method) like sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream , and some granulated sugar and your creating ice cream in no time! 

Around Town 

Not into the self-prep stuff? We got you covered. There are many awesome local ice cream shops near your apartment including Cold Stone, Baskin Robbins, and many more. Check them out. 

Keep cool this summer and be sure to enjoy some ice cream in honor of National Ice Cream month this July.