Water Ice

I went back to the east coast last weekend for a wedding. Although the weather was volatile (thunderstorms, and extreme humidity), it went off very well and I'm so happy for my friends!

While out there, I had the opportunity to rekindle a favorite memory ... water ice in the summer! No New Jersey-an passes through the hot and humid summer without a stop at Rita's Italian Ice (Water Ice, as it's locally called) for a gelati made with their favorite flavor. Water ice is essentially shaved ice mixed with fruit or other flavorings. Rita's has made an art of it through their ice cream novelty, the gelati. By combining sweet, smooth, creamy custard with watery, tart, and cool shaved ice, Rita's has created the perfect summertime treat. Now, if only we could get them to open up in Los Angeles...