📍Rome

There are few foods that scream “Italy“ than gelato!  Gelato is a delicious frozen dairy dessert with less fat than traditional ice cream. It also churned at a slower speed than ice cream so it has less air, resulting in a very creamy texture. Gelato literally means “frozen” and is believed to have been created in the 16th century by Bernardo Buontalenti. Historians speculate two other Italians, Ruggieri and Coltelli, may have also played a role in its founding. However, it was Giovanni Basio who left his home in Genoa, Italy, and created a sensation in America with his new take on ice cream, what we now call gelato.  

Gelato grows in popularity every year.  Fortunately for me, I have a gelato store down the street! “Made in Rome” was started by couple from Rome. Massimo was born and raised in Rome, and Diane lived there for 30 years. Massimo’s family has been making gelato for over three generations, and they still use the very same recipe. While they make their gelato magic in America, they source their pistachios from Sicily and hazelnuts from Piedmont. All their ingredients are organic. 

Usually, we like to give you a recipe that you can try at home.  However, Diane and Massimo understandably wouldn’t give me their recipe. So hopefully, you have a gelato shop nearby!