Articles tagged ‘gelato’
My Favorite Florence Gelato Shop: Festival del Gelato
By Jessica | July 23rd, 2008 |
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I’ve written in the past about arguably the most famous gelato shop in Florence, Vivoli - I felt it was my duty to you, my dear readers, to investigate whether Vivoli lived up to its reputation. You may remember that while the gelato itself is perfectly fine, it left me wanting more (specifically, I was [...]
How to Order Gelato in Italy
By Jessica | July 14th, 2008 | 5 Comments »
If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve studied my vocabulary list of Italian gelato flavors and you’ve taken notes on my tips to finding good gelato in Italy. Now comes the best part - actually trying the gelato. But believe it or not, you’ve got a little learning left to do for this part, too, so [...]
New “Homemade Gelato” Label in Italy Points You to the Real Thing
By Jessica | June 24th, 2008 | 2 Comments »
There are so many things to keep in mind when you’re hunting down a scoop of high-quality gelato in Italy, you’d be forgiven for just giving up and choosing whichever gelateria is closest to you. But in addition to my tips on finding good Italian gelato, some folks in Florence are trying to make it [...]
Italian Gelato Flavors Decoded
By Jessica | May 26th, 2008 | 13 Comments »
One of my favorite things about visiting Italy, without a doubt, is the gelato. I like ice cream in all its forms, but the Italians have done something magical with their version. I routinely encourage people traveling to Italy to eat at least two scoops of gelato every day, but I should caution you that [...]
Vivoli in Florence: Can Famous Gelato Live Up to the Hype?
By Jessica | March 27th, 2008 | 2 Comments »
When I was planning my last trip to Florence, I checked my friend Sara’s Tour del Gelato for a list of the gelaterie I should make sure to sample when I was there. Florence is recognized by many as a gelato capital of Italy, where it’s harder to have bad gelato than it is to [...]
Jessica’s Guide to Good Gelato in Italy
By Jessica | March 26th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
I have a friend who lives here in Italy, an expat who’s made the move I’m trying to make, who dutifully instructs all her visitors that they are required to have no less than two scoops of gelato every day they’re in Italy. I’ve adopted this rule as my own, and tell everyone I know [...]
Sicilian Gelato Sandwiches
By Jessica | October 5th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
I’ve been known to say now and again on this here Italy Travel Guide that it’s all but mandatory (in my opinion, anyway) that you have gelato every day during your Italian vacation. I feel completely guilt-free making - and living by - this recommendation, because Italian gelato is far less fattening than American ice [...]
An Italian Inventor Creates Gelato for Dogs
By Jessica | September 7th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Italians love their pets, and they also love their gelato. Put the two together, and you have the newest line of European doggie treats - Dogissimo, gelato for dogs.
An Italian woman who runs an ice cream shop in central Vienna has unveiled a line of ice cream for dogs, which she created with the assistance [...]
Strawberry Gelato Recipe
By Jessica | July 7th, 2007 | 4 Comments »
As I mentioned yesterday, each summer I begin my Saturdays at my local farmer’s market, and during most of the early summer (and sometimes longer if I’m lucky) my favorite stand has the biggest and sweetest strawberries I’ve ever tasted. The trouble with strawberries is that they spoil so quickly, so I try to transform [...]
Gelato: It’s Not Just for Dessert Anymore
By Jessica | January 29th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
When I first visited Florence in 2001, I remember seeing a gigantic menu outside what was supposed to be the best gelateria in the city. The list of flavors included carrot and avocado, and I was very disappointed to see that neither flavor was on offer during our stay in Florence. Apparently that list was [...]
