Celebrate National Pistachio Day and National Strawberry Day at Praline’s
February 22, 2017Praline’s serves dozens of award-winning ice cream flavors. There are two special days coming up that honor two of our most popular flavors. Sunday, February 26 is National Pistachio Day, and Monday, February 27 is National Strawberry Day. We invite you to come to your local Praline’s and try some of our delicious Pistachio or Strawberry ice cream, or have a scoop of each. Fun Facts about Pistachios and Strawberries Pistachios have been grown in the Middle East for thousands of years. They were introduced to the United States in the 1880s. Pistachio trees grow to heights of about 20 feet. They need high heat and very little rain. Pistachio shells have a natural beige color and usually split when the nuts are ripe. The kernels can be eaten whole, either fresh or roasted and salted or unsalted. About 300 million pounds of pistachios are produced in California every year.…
Read MoreCome to Praline’s for Dessert on Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2017Today is Valentine’s Day, a time to show someone special how much you care. Maybe you are planning to have dinner at a restaurant to celebrate the holiday, or maybe you are planning a romantic candlelit dinner at home. Whether you are going out for dinner or plan to stay in, you will want something delicious for dessert. Stop in at your local Praline’s to pick up some of our award-winning ice cream. We serve dozens of flavors that we can make into a sundae or pile high on one of our four types of cones. Ice Cream Flavors for Valentine’s Day In keeping with the theme of red for Valentine’s Day, you can come to Praline’s and try some of our Black Cherry ice cream. We make our ice cream fresh with Bordeaux cherries. This is sure to impress your sweetie this Valentine’s Day. Many people associate chocolate with…
Read MoreEnjoy Some Delicious Ice Cream at Praline’s This Winter
February 8, 2017Ice cream is a delicious dessert that is many people’s favorite. While most people associate ice cream with hot summer days, it can be enjoyed at any time of the year, even in the middle of winter. Reasons to Eat Ice Cream in the Winter If you are feeling the winter blues, ice cream can lift your spirits. Eating ice cream can put a smile on your face no matter how cold it is outside. You can brighten up a gray winter day with a sundae or cone filled with a few scoops of your favorite ice cream flavors. When you buy an ice cream cone in the summer, you probably find that it melts quickly. You won’t have that problem in the winter. Your ice cream will stay solid, smooth, and creamy so you can take your time enjoying it at a leisurely pace. Ice cream shops tend to…
Read MoreCome to Praline’s on National Frozen Yogurt Day on February 6
February 1, 2017Monday, February 6 is National Frozen Yogurt Day, a day every year when people celebrate the delicious alternative to ice cream. Frozen yogurt comes in dozens of flavors and has a taste that rivals ice cream. Many people choose frozen yogurt over ice cream because it is widely considered to be a healthier option History of Yogurt Yogurt was invented around 4,000 years ago in the Middle East and India. It was used in a wide array of meals. Yogurt was introduced to the Americas in the 20th century and became increasingly popular over the years. How Frozen Yogurt Became So Popular Frozen yogurt was introduced as an alternative to ice cream in the 1970s. It quickly caught on across the United States, with frozen yogurt sales reaching $25 million by 1986. Frozen yogurt made up 10 percent of the frozen dessert market by 1990. How Are Frozen Yogurt and…
Read MoreCelebrate National Peanut Butter Day on January 24 with Ice Cream from Praline’s
January 24, 2017Today, January 24, is National Peanut Butter Day. Praline’s invites you to come to the ice cream shop nearest to you and enjoy some of our delicious ice cream and toppings made with peanut butter. Peanut Butter Ice Cream and Toppings at Praline’s You can come to your local Praline’s with your family and enjoy some of our Nightmare ice cream. This is chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream with mini peanut butter cups. You can also sample some of our Peanut Butter Chip Swirl ice cream. This is vanilla ice cream with chocolate chunks and peanut butter ripple. Our Moose Lake ice cream is vanilla ice cream with mini peanut butter cups and a chocolate crackle layer. Praline’s also offers several toppings with peanut butter that you can enjoy on National Peanut Butter Day. We can top your sundae with peanut butter sauce, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, or Butterfinger…
Read MoreHow to Have a Successful Ice Cream Shop in the Winter
January 18, 2017Many people dream of opening a franchise and owning their own business. If you are considering opening a franchise, you have many options. One you may not have considered is opening an ice cream shop. People who live in Connecticut and think about starting a business often do not consider ice cream shops because they think that they would struggle to get through the cold winters when business would be slower. The truth is that you can keep customers coming into an ice cream shop in Connecticut even in the colder months. Praline’s is a successful chain of ice cream shops with locations all over Connecticut. Our shops are open and draw in customers throughout the year. If you are thinking about opening a franchise, a Praline’s ice cream shop can be successful year-round. Offer Seasonal Flavors One of the ways you can get people to come into your ice…
Read MoreCelebrate National Strawberry Ice Cream Day on Jan. 15 with a Visit to Praline’s
January 10, 2017Ice cream is the perfect dessert to enjoy any day of the year, even in the winter. Strawberry ice cream continues to be one of the most popular flavors. It is the third most popular ice cream flavor in the United States, behind chocolate and vanilla. You can enjoy some delicious, freshly made strawberry ice cream at your local Praline’s in honor of National Strawberry Ice Cream Day, which is celebrated every year on January 15. History of Strawberry Ice Cream The idea of serving frozen fruit-based desserts goes back thousands of years. As early as 3000 BC, people in China mixed sweetened fruit juices with snow or ice shavings to serve to their guests at special events and gatherings. Strawberry ice cream has been a favorite in the United States for over two centuries. It was served at the second inauguration of President James Madison in 1813. Many Varieties…
Read MoreHave a Sundae at Praline’s on National Whipped Cream Day
January 3, 2017January 5 is National Whipped Cream Day. Whipped cream can add some extra flavor to any dessert and can make any treat go from simple to special. National Whipped Cream Day is celebrated on the birthday of Aaron “Bunny” Lapin, who invented Reddi-wip in 1948. Flavored Whipped Cream Whipped cream can be plain or can be flavored with any of a number of ingredients. It is often sweetened and can contain vanilla, coffee, chocolate, orange, or other flavors. Whipped cream is also sometimes referred to as Chantilly cream or crème Chantilly. History of Whipped Cream In the 16th century, whipped cream was sweetened and had other ingredients added to give it flavor. Back then, it was called milk snow or snow cream. Naturally separated cream was whipped with willow or rush branches. That would create foam that was skimmed off the surface. The process could take an hour or longer.…
Read MoreHow Do Eggs Improve Ice Cream?
December 28, 2016The ice cream that you get at an ice cream shop is smooth, creamy, and melts in your mouth. Ice cream shops have different recipes that they use to create their own unique flavors and types of ice cream, but one ingredient that is included in nearly every ice cream recipe is eggs. Egg yolks are important in ice cream making for several reasons. The Many Ways That Egg Yolks Make Delicious Ice Cream Egg yolks consist primarily of fat and protein that improve the texture of ice cream. Since fat freezes less hard than water, it gives ice cream a soft and creamy texture. When egg proteins are heated, they coagulate and form a thick gel. On a microscopic level, this gel looks like a mesh of fibers. Water gets trapped in the mesh and is surrounded by protein. This prevents the water from forming chunky ice crystals. The…
Read MoreEnjoy Some Ice Cream at Praline’s after You Finish Your Last-Minute Holiday Shopping
December 21, 2016Most people have finished their holiday shopping by now, but many others still have some last-minute presents to buy. A few people haven’t even started shopping at all yet. If you still have some last-minute shopping to do, you have a few days left. Relax with Some Ice Cream after You Finish Shopping Last-minute holiday shopping can be stressful. Once you have bought all of your presents for your family and friends, you should take a little time to relax before you head home to wrap them all. Stop in at your local Praline’s and try some of our award-winning ice cream. Taking a break to enjoy some delicious ice cream is the perfect way to unwind after the stress of last-minute shopping. Regular and Seasonal Ice Cream Flavors Praline’s serves dozens of flavors of ice cream throughout the year. We also have special seasonal flavors that are only available…
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