(warning. . . this post might cause cravings. . . )
'Frost' . . . the place I most want to visit in the summer. . . (even more that Starbucks! - now that says a lot!)
What is 'Frost'?
'Frost' is a local gelato shop. (Gelato is an Italian ice cream.) I was introduced to it by one of my students a few years ago when I was teaching & advising a yearbook class. We would go out to celebrate meeting print deadlines & usually they wanted to go to 'Cold Stone Creamery'. . . that is until one of them went to 'Frost'.
Oh my. Seriously wonderful. It is all made on the premises, & the flavors are intense & rich - so a little really fills you up. And, the presentation of the flavors is stunning. . . lookie. . . !
Each of the flavors has what it is made of on the top & as they scoop your portion out - the goodies get scooped out too, & you get little bites of freshness all through your cup.
Me. . . I'm hooked on the chocolate (big surprise!). It is so rich that a small cup is as filling as a pint of regular ice cream. (Not that I know what it's like to eat a whole pint of ice cream . . . !)
And the bonus on top of all this wonderfulness - is that it's only 132 calories (& only 3-8% butterfat).
Today Dad & I went out to have lunch & then to 'Frost'. . . when we got to the place where we usually stop (Paradise Bakery) - we both decided that neither of us was hungry enough to have both a salad or sandwich & a gelato. . .
So, yep . . . you guessed it . . .
We headed for 'Frost' . . .
. . . with no regrets!
(Seems like my mind was obviously focused on something else (like diving into my gelato!) . . . & I didn't get a photo of my yummy "lunch" for a 'before' shot. . . but in all reality - it rarely doesn't have a few bites already taken - even before we sit down!)
So - I'm thinking this was a perfect way to start off the 4th of July weekend celebration . . . ! Hope your weekend is filled with all kinds of wonderfulness too!
xo, Bren
Ahhhhhhhhhh, thank you! Now I know how I can cope with the 105-in the shade (no lie, that's what they just said on the news!) heat here. I going to amble over to our local shop and partake. This afternoon even pressing seams on the quilt top I'm finishing was just too hot! Gelato here I come.
ReplyDeleteLooks and sounds wonderful! Yes, the perfect way to start the holiday weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat does look deliciously cool.
ReplyDeleteWow -- this looks like a very cool place. Is it a chain? We have a Coldstone, but I've never heard of Frost! Happy 4th of July to you!
ReplyDeleteLooked yummy. Must have been yummy. It's all gone.
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th Brenda.
Happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteParadise Bakery? I'm on my way...
I would have done the same thing. Speaking of Paradise Bakery...I drove 2 1/2 hours to Scottsdale Fashion Square for my favorite lunch spot only to find them closed for a re-do. On this 4th I am remembering why I am enjoying this day!
ReplyDeleteHi I always say "eat the sweet stuff first" life is short!!!! Just found you through Bunny Hill--I love Cosmos thread and I have gotten rid of all my "other" emb thread except for the colors I started some BOM's with--but all new projects are being done with Cosmos!!! Have a great weekend I will be back to visit--hugs, just, Di
ReplyDeleteI wish we had something like that around here- looks really scrumptious and not too bad for you either!
ReplyDeletePS I will admit that I DO know what it's like to eat a pint of chocolate ice cream...