Good Evening. Today's lesson is the difference between Gelato and Ice Cream.
1- Gelato: The Italian version of Ice Cream. It is like high end ice creams. Made with less than 55% air, creating a denser product. Usually made with fresh fruit, chocolates, cookies, biscotti, etc. Flavors like Pistachio, Hazlenut, Biscotti, Mascarpone, Straciatella, Honeydew, Cantalope, etc. etc. Gelato is said to originate in the North of Italy, where its counterpart Sorbetto came from the south. (that is fruit and water based)
2- Ice cream: that other stuff.. not comparable.. not as tasty.. you get my drift.
On Center Street in Provo there is a beautiful big red door. Maestro's is the name you will see printed on it.
Behind that door lies sweet , sweet tastiness. If you love gelato and if you love crepes- I promise this is the place for you. It's not over done. Pure and simple from the walk in to the walk out.
I had some Gelato there one day, but I didn't feel I could add it to my blog until I had a crepe. I didn't know what a treat I was in for. I love marshmallows (as you should know by now, and if you don't... well now you do) so I ordered the S'mores. They made the crepe like crepe makers do. I use to make crepes at home when I had more time. My favorite to make is ham with some apples, brie, and walnuts. So, the crepe maker started to make my S'mores. She sprinkled it with graham crackers and marshmallows. Then the magic happened!! SHE PULLED OUT A BLOW TORCH!! She toasted the mallows for me, then sprinkled just a little bit of chocolate syrup on. When you order a crepe you can get a scoop of gelato for 1.50! This time I had the biscotti. It kind of had the taste of nilla wafers. I wanted the mascarpone from the first time I went... but it wasn't there.
If you are looking for a surprise treat after you visit one of the many restaurants on Center Street, then Maestro's is the place!!
**Warning: Don't get your heart set on a flavor because they are always trying new things!
Oh, sweet Jessica, you truly are a woman after my own heart! It's Connie from Connie's Cookies at the Summerfest, I met you tonight over Triple Ginger Cookies of which you don't love Ginger!!! Thanks for taking the challenge and supporting the cookie cause. If you want to come back, take pics and blog about the cookies, feel free! Thurs 4-7pm, Bountiful Farmers Market. You can also check out my blog at yogacookie.blogspot.com, and email yogacookie@gmail.com. I looooove your restaurant reviews, and informing the wasatch front what true gelato is!!!!!
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