*crispy waffle*

The NY Times had an interesting article on Grom, a northern Italy-based gelato company that will be opening its first shop in NYC. Interesting to me, that is, probably because we were just in Milan this past week and happened to eat ice cream at Grom (which was delicious of course). I noticed that Grom had a 'Slow Food' stamp of approval on their door, and I'd probably describe the gelato as super-tasty-delish.

The little guy chows down on gelato in Milan. (His favorite flavor? Fiordilatte.)

I guess in NYC a medium cone will cost $5.75(!) according to the article. At least we were in Italy, where the real deal costs far less (and there's good ice cream on practically every corner.

Speaking of ice cream, I think I'm going to invest in a proper ice cream maker. I've used a typical freezer-bowl Krups model for years (and gallons of ice cream). It's served me well, but by cramming it into my Euro freezer drawers, I've messed up the freezer bowl and the top doesn't snap on anymore. So it's time to get a serious compressor-style maker (i.e. one that has its own freezer so I don't have to freeze the bowl overnight anymore). I'll update once I have one and make a batch of my fave vanilla.

Oh, and of course I will post more on Lombardy, Italy, where my daughter was visiting her good friend who just moved there from Seattle. Donatella and John (her parents) were fantastic hosts and we got to try some delish regional specialties. More soon!

Links
NY Times: 2 Turin Gelato Men, Hoping New York Will Melt
Crispy Waffle: Vanilla Vanilla Ice Cream
Grom website

Labels: travel

posted by sheryl | 7:38 PM |