National Ice Cream Month

National Ice Cream Month

Besides my birth month, December, and March because of St. Patrick's Day, I do believe July is one of the better months of the year.  In Texas, it is way hotter than it should ever be... but July is National Ice Cream Month.  In 1984, Ronald Reagan appointed the third Sunday in July as National Ice Cream Day - National Ice Cream Day for 2011 is July 17.  

Be sure to check out these local ice cream hot spots during the month of July:

Amy's Ice Cream has various locations across town and the fan favorite is Mexican Vanilla.  Take a few minutes to swing in to determine if you agree.

Yogurt Planet has locations in the Hill Country Galleria, Domain and Triangle.  Think yogurt bar with endless possibilities on toppings with pricing depending on the final weight of your concoction.

Pick up a serving of gelato after an Italian feast is a must at Mandola's Italian Market.  Visit one of their three Austin locations - Bee Cave, Arbor Trails or the Triangle.

You wouldn't think of jetting to a grocery store to indulge in gelato, but Central Market (both central and south locations) have some of the best... and at times exotic, delicious flavors.



I hope you'll come back often to check out a few ice cream, gelato, sorbet recipes I'll be delivering throughout the month.  The first recipe is for Olive Oil Gelato.