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ICE CREAM
SHERBET History: The word dates back to the 16th century in the Middle East, where it was described as an icy drink often flavored with fruit. What you need to know: A frozen blend of cream or milk, sugar, fruit and ice. And, it’s sherbet not “sherbert.”
Who Does It Best? Farr Better Ice Cream Shop, 274 21st St., Ogden, farrsicecream.com BYU Creamery on Ninth, 1209 N. 900 East, Provo, dining.byu.edu
SORBET History: The first known recipe for sorbet, or “sorbetto” as it was called, dates back to Italy in the 17th century, which some culinary historians consider the first “official” ice cream. What you need to know: Typically a blend of fruit and ice with sweeteners like honey or sugar; usually dairy-free.
Who Does It Best? Sweetaly Gelato, 2245 E. Murray Holladay Rd., Holladay; 1527 S. 1500 East, SLC, sweetaly.com Color Ridge Farm & Creamery, 135 E. Main St., Torrey, colorridge.com Cloud Ninth Creamery, 928 E. 900 South, SLC, cloudninthcreamery.com
History: In 1790, the first-known U.S. ice cream (or “iced cream,” as it was sometimes called) parlor opened in New York, and, prior to that, it was a favorite treat of America’s founding fathers. Dolley Madison was particularly keen on oyster ice cream. Thomas Jefferson’s ice cream recipe, alternatively, calls for vanilla. We’ll leave it to you to guess which of those flavors caught on. What you need to know: A simple combination of cream, sugar (or another sweetener), flavoring and (sometimes) eggs.
Who Does It Best? Brooker’s Founding Flavors, 11953 S. Herriman Main St., Herriman, brookersicecream.com Aggie Ice Cream, 750 N. 1200 East, Logan, usu. edu/aggieicecream
GELATO History: In 1686, the café Il Procope opened in Paris, introducing gelato. The owner, a Sicilian named Francesco Procopio dei Coltelli, became known as the Father of Italian Gelato. What you need to know: Compared to traditional ice cream, which is made with cream, gelato is made with whole milk and is less airy with a smoother texture.
Who Does It Best?
Leatherby’s, 1872 W. 5400 South, Taylorsville, 304 E. University Parkway, Orem; 372 E. 12300 South, Draper, leatherbys.com
Sweetaly Gelato, 2245 E. Murray Holladay Rd., Holladay; 1527 S. 1500 East, SLC, sweetaly.com
Rockwell Ice Cream, 115 Regent St., SLC, rockwellicecream.com
Dolcetti Gelato, 902 E. 900 South, SLC, dolcettigelato.com
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