Gelato

If you can't tell from the picture or the title of the blogpost this weeks goal was to find gelato that took me back to the million times I had gelato in Italy. Gelato is the ice cream of Italy. It has a few differences from regular ice cream that I don't care to get into on the blog but to sum it up, it is a lot creamier than regular ice cream. I also think that you can taste the flavors more than most types of ice cream except for Swedish ice cream which is the best in the world. Anyone that's been to Italy will tell you that YOU NEED to try gelato in Italy, but be warned you will become addicted and possibly substitute real food for gelato or just go Eat, Pray, Love style and gain 10 pounds.

When I was in Italy for 2 1/2 weeks I definitely had the best gelato in Florence. I can't remember the name of the place but it was near the Duomo and off the main street. Hopefully with those vague descriptions you'll find it and be in heaven. If not, chances are the store 2 blocks down is just as delicious! I wish I could say the same for America, but there aren't gelato stores every few blocks and even worse it's not as delicious.

This week I went to a gelato store in Rohnert Park called Del Secco's on the recommendation of a friend. She's been to Italy and said that this gelato was just as delicious but I'm sorry she lied. I went there with one of my roommates, another italian gelato lover and she was also disappointed. While the flavor of the gelato is amazing the texture is the turn-off. Rather than creamy, it tasted grainy which may or may not have been added sugar. I'm debating whether or not to give this place another shot or just try Powell's in Petaluma. Who knows? I may even try it this weekend so look out for an update!