Icecream Journal

Welcome to autumn! A symphony of color mixed with crisp, cool breezes, fall is one of our favorite seasons. Fall means scarecrows, pumpkin pies, and of our favorite Lancaster County treats: baked apple dumplings. Peeled and cored apples in a blanket of flakey dough baked with cinnamon and sugar to bubbly perfection. Naturally we serve them piping hot with a scoop of Turkey Hill All-Natural vanilla ice cream on the side. While we were enjoying one (or two or three) of these a few falls back, we decided that baked apple dumpling would be perfect for a fall Limited Edition flavor and it’s been a hit ever since. Our fall favorite is back again – cinnamon ice cream with caramel apple swirl and real dumpling pieces. Enjoy!

Graeme W. from Vancouver, British Columbia writes:
I can’t stop thinking about eating ice cream, is there any reason for this?

Graeme,

Let me first start by congratulating you for being brave enough to face your addiction and share it with the world here on the Ice Cream Journal. You’re among friends, many of whom have the same thoughts and cravings that you do. I am one of those friends.

You’ll be happy to know that millions of people across the world have been diagnosed with what you describe. Doctors call it Obsessive Icecreamitis (also known as “the scoops”). Fortunately, there’s no known cure, but experts do recommend daily doses of vanilla, chocolate or other flavors of ice cream to curb the cravings. In extreme cases of Icecreamitis, as many as four scoops per day may be needed to satisfy the urge.

No one knows exactly why certain people develop Icecreamitis, though researchers have linked the affliction to repeated childhood interactions with ice cream trucks and giant, drippy ice cream cones at circuses, fairs and amusement parks. Other studies have found that the absence of these treats during a person’s younger years can also trigger Icecreamitis later in life.

My advice to you, Graeme, is to embrace your compulsions and feed your inner child whatever flavor of ice cream he desires. You should also seek the company of others with Icecreamitis (every flavor tastes a little better when shared with friends). You’ll find your peers in the usual places: the frozen foods aisle of your local grocery store, your neighborhood ice cream shop, chasing the ice cream truck (either on foot or by vehicle), or simply sitting on their porch on a warm day with a big bowl and a big smile.

Above all, you should be proud of your condition. Having Icecreamitis is a badge of honor that says, “I love the simpler things in life and I’m not afraid to admit it!” So get out there and have a scoop (or three) and remember: There’s never a bad time to enjoy ice cream.

Good luck,
Ernie

The photo above may look like three delicious soft serve vanilla ice cream cones, but the treats are actually cupcakes! Thanks to Glorious Treats for letting us use this very tempting photo. If you’re looking for a recipe to make these treats, check one out here. We can’t promise they’ll look as tempting as these, but they’ll probably taste just as good!