FOOD + DRINK
Ice Cream Season cont...
SIMPLY ICE CREAM simplyicecream. co. uk
The natural artisan, Simply Ice Cream ensures their luxury ice cream is crafted using natural, locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. You can find their ice cream across the county in farm shops, delis and supermarkets; with over 20 years of experience, each batch is made in small quantities with award-winning flavours. Their summer range offers a number of delicious flavours including Coconut, with a refreshing, exotic taste; Heavenly Honeycomb, blending crunchy, golden honeycomb pieces with their signature creamy base; Lemon Curd, with a zingy lemon curd from The Wooden Spoon Co. based in Ashford; and Raspberry, made from whole, plump raspberries.
LULU’ S GELATO lulusgelato. co. uk
A seaside gem, Lulu’ s Gelato specialises in traditional Italian gelato in the heart of Margate, crafted on the premises in small batches. By making their gelato with more milk than cream, each scoop has a smoother texture and lower fat content, not to mention an intense natural flavour. A number of their ingredients are sourced locally and from Italy, with summer flavours ranging from a classic Raspberry Ripple, made from their signature Guernsey milk gelato blended with Madagascan vanilla and raspberry ripple, to their popular Cocco Nero; back for the summer, this vegan gelato is made from cocoa beans, sweet coconut and activated charcoal.
BEARS ICE CREAM IMAGINARIUM bearsicecream. co. uk
Injecting creativity into every scoop, award-winning ice cream with a farm-to-tub philosophy is at the heart of Bears Ice Cream Imaginarium, with a permanent parlour in Whitstable and a pop-up called Bears Scooptopia in Macknade Food Village attracting tourists and locals alike. With co-founder and chef Philip Harrison crafting over 70 unique flavours, there is a weekly changing scoop menu highlighting both dairy and plant-based options; each ice cream is made using the freshest ingredients sourced from local producers, enhancing the taste and quality of each scoop. There are a number of must-try favourites, including ice cream sandwiches and their famous‘ Glaciers’, where customers can choose three toppings from over 30 items including sauces, home-baked goods, fresh fruit and sprinkles for a personalised experience.
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