a taste of the south
ICE CREAM
Flavor of the Month
Kreamkles
by MALIA THOMAS
Need an excuse to indulge your sweet tooth ? Celebrating National Ice Cream Month gives you the perfect out . You can thank the state of Kentucky for that .
In 1984 , Sen . Walter Dee Huddleson sponsored a bill to declare July 1984 as National Ice Cream Month . The bill gained the support of then President Ronald Reagan , which became Senate Joint Resolution 298 , was passed and became law after being signed on July 2 . A week later , President Reagan issued Proclamation 5219 , calling ice cream a “ nutritious and wholesome food ” that over ninety percent of American citizens ate . Although the law was officially just for 1984 , the country still celebrates the month and the day in the present . July 15 , 1984 , was the third Sunday of the month , and National Ice Cream Day has since been celebrated on the third Sunday of July .
What better way to celebrate National Ice Cream month than downtown Valdosta ’ s very own ice cream shop , Kreamkles ? Kreamkles was started by “ mompreneur ” Angelica “ Angie ” Chavez , who came up with the idea during her time as an educator . She envisioned having an ice cream shop that “ used homemade organic ice cream prepared with fresh ingredients , rolled right before the customers ’ eyes .” She turned that vision into a reality by opening up a shop in Thomasville in April of 2018 . The Valdosta location came in February the following year , and their slogan “# Roll with us ” was born .
The menu sports classic flavors such as chocolate , vanilla , and strawberry shortcake but adds unique flavors for a twist like fruity pebbles , pecan surprise , and fan favorite cotton candy . Valdosta shop manager Cassidy Wiggin ’ s favorite item is the s ’ mores , a classic treat for a starry night watching fireworks light up in the July sky .
Butterfinger rolled ice cream topped with Reese ’ s , whipped cream , chocolate and caramel drizzle .
Bluedraux Rolls ( made with fresh blueberries ) with cheesecake bites , blueberries and whipped cream on top .
Cookie dough ice cream with cookie dough bites , brownie bites and caramel drizzle topping .
12 Valdosta Scene | July 2022