People get bored 'round these here parts during the winter. We have been tied inside and feel crazy. The weather breaks and we are itching for stuff to do. I was driving down Kelly Drive this morning and I believe that they are setting up for the Dad Vail Regatta. Have you been? I remember way way back in college. We would trek down to the art museum on one of the first warm weekends. We would sit for hours while baking in the sun on hard, cold ground. Smoke from neighboring barbecues would waft over carrying the sent of processed meat. We would watch the crew teams race, not knowing a bit of history. We would shuffle home at the event's close tired from squinting. I loved sinking into my soft couch while the sting of sunburn on my shoulders eased. Ahhhhh, spring in Philly.
The crowds will be crowding into my hood this weekend. People want out! They are also itching for new flavors. Something about warm weather causes people to think about gelato. Go figure. I was asked three times last week if I had any new flavors up my sleeve. Nope. Not really. I know, I know, I am boring. Honestly, nothing has grabbed me lately. What should I do? I felt a bit inadequate, so I went on the Google machine and googled "Best Flavor Ever". The usual suspects popped up. Then I saw it. "101 Frightening Ice Cream Flavors." I clicked. Some were quite revolting, but others interesting. How about some Oxtail Ice Cream? Maybe some Chicken or perhaps Charcoal. Vampire flavor (garlic)!!!Could be good for the digestion. I did see Tulip. I hope it does not taste like soap. Of course the majority of these flavors were from Japan; clam, squid ink, potato liquor (aka moonshine!), sweet potato.... You grow up with flavor profiles that shape who you are. It makes me curious.
Any ideas for new flavors? Any cravings?
