Gil's Blog- Tobacco, Cigar, Ice Cream and Italian Ice articles

Be Healthier Eating Italian Ice! Italian Water Ice is a great choice for those with dietary restrictions, as it is dairy-free, gluten-free, egg-free, and cholesterol-free. It is also a great option for those who are lactose intolerant or have allergies to dairy products, although some flavors may have a dairy ingredient. The simple fruit-based flavors are usually the best bet. Italian ice is a refreshing alternative to traditional ice cream and sorbet. But one of the main co

HAPPY 250TH BIRTHDAY AMERICA! Celebrate our Nation with a month-long menu of Cool Patriotic Treats! WHO DECLARED NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH? National Ice Cream Month was signed into public law by President Ronald Reagan on July 9, 1984, with Presidential Proclamation 5219. It designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of July as National Ice Cream Day. The decrees originated in the Senate with Joint Resolution 298 (sponsored by Sen. Walter Dee Huddleston o

PICTURE THIS: You serve ice cream day in, day out to your adoring customers. Sometimes, they try one of your fancy flavor profiles, and sometimes they order just plain old vanilla. Maybe you are a savvy frozen dessert business owner and you added Italian Ice to your offerings to maximize your counter sales (and profit margin). Cones, dishes, sundaes, Italian Ice, gelati, milkshakes, novelties...populate your menu. But are you really capturing the thrill and excitement that

Have you been operating an ice cream, Italian Ice or Gelato business for years, or are you just starting one? Are you missing opportunities to expand, grow or simply survive as a business simply because "you don't know, what you don't know"? Well, what you don't know can affect your business. Once again, we hit the road and began sampling and reviewing frozen dessert businesses around the tri-state area. From menu issues, marketing missteps, or incomplete staffing training,

Extend Your Ice Cream & Italian Ice Season! Prepare for Fall! For many frozen dessert business owners, Labor Day marks the end of the frozen dessert season. Unfortunately the weather is still warm and there are still customers seeking sweet treats. Let's face it, you are still paying for rent and utilities whether you are open or closed. Why not capitalize on opportunities to boost your business and your bank account by offering customers creative seasonal menus and excitin

Your frozen dessert business is now open and the weather seems to be promising a great season. Your staffing is falling into place and your facility and equipment are up and running. But, have you looked at your menu board? Is it updated with the hottest flavor profiles for the season? Is it clear & concise? Exciting? OR...is it the same menu you have featured for the past few years? NOW is the time to add a little pizzazz to your products and a bigger draw to your busines

GET CREATIVE with PEEPS this Spring as they celebrate 72 years of marshmallow-y goodness! Peep Milkshakes. Spring has Sprung, daffodils...

How many times did customers ask for hand-dipped ice cream at your soft-serve store and soft-serve ice cream at your hand-dipped store? ...

Nicotine pouches can have some benefits for adult smokers who want to quit, including lower health risks than smoking. Review the...