Ice cream, just like everything else to a New Jerseyan, IS PERSONAL! With the commencement of Memorial Day, the summer season kicks off with BBQ’s, trips to the shore and regular stops to our favorite ice cream shops.
TeamPAR enjoys Denville Dairy when we are celebrating teammates’ birthdays and when I asked around the office for favorite flavors everyone’s answer was on the tip of their tongue!
| Wayne: Vanilla Fudge Swirl | Randy: Chocolate Marshmallow |
| Jamie: Cookie Dough | Karen: Chocolate Peanut Butter |
| Vinny: Chocolate Chip Mint | Tina: Pistachio |
| Alexa: Moose Tracks | Erin: Butter Pecan |
| Patti: Rum Raisin | Debbie: Strawberry |
Not one duplicate flavor! Ice cream solicits fond memories from our childhood, of care-free, happy times. Can you hear the Good Humor Truck as I walk you down memory lane? Here are a few NJ favorites from around the state.
- NJ.com has ranked the ice cream parlors by NJ county… Check it out and see if you agree!
- NJ 101.5 has voiced their opinion too, with their top 11 must visit picks!
From Applegate Farm in Montclair to The Bent Spoon in Princeton & Lindy Hops in Galloway – we can surely all agree that we do ice cream right in NJ! (& Taylor Ham, Hot Dogs, Bagels, Pizza, Cannoli’s – we are foodies who dare to be the best!)
Now for a bit of Jersey nostalgia… Visit Holsten’s in Bloomfield after re-watching the Soprano Series – a pilgrimage worth making!
| Jimmies is the most popular term for sprinkles in the Philadelphia and Boston regions. The origin of the name “jimmies” is first documented in 1930, as a topping for cake. Though the Just Born Candy Company of Bethlehem, PA claims to have invented jimmies and named them after an employee, this is unlikely. |
So, I ask you… What is your favorite flavor and where do you indulge in ice cream? Please let us know! We enjoy hearing from you and sharing in your memories.