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La Bombe Ice Cream & More

by SacFoodies

After playing tennis with some friends yesterday at McKinley Park, nothing sounded better than some chilly ice cream after a heated match. Fortunately for us, we discovered one of the most delicious spots in Sacramento nearby: La Bombe Ice Cream & More. 

La Bombe is a European-style ice cream parlor that serves over 20 different flavors of locally made Gunther’s ice cream, as well as salads, sandwiches and more. Their specialty, however, are their Les Bombe Glacés. The Les Bombe Glacés are domes of layered ice cream dolloped onto cookie wafers and topped with something sweet. You can pick a variety of flavors that will satisfy any craving.

(Image courtesy of La Bombe Ice Cream & More)

I decided to purchase the special of the day: the Salted Caramel Affogatto. This creation was made with two scoops of their special salted caramel ice cream drenched in a shot of hot espresso. This treat melted in my mouth and was the perfect end to a long summer day. I plan to come back to La Bombe Ice Cream & More soon because I couldn’t get enough!

For more information on what La Bombe Ice Cream & More has to offer, make sure to check out their tempting menu (please note this link opens up a PDF version of their menu).
La Bombe Ice Cream & More
3020 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95816-4416
(916)-448-2334

Ice Cream Safari

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This Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., treat the family to all-you-can-eat Baskin Robbins ice cream and Coca-Cola beverages at the 29th Annual Ice Cream Safari hosted by the Sacramento Zoo! From Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup to Mint Chocolate Chip, indulge in 12 of Baskin Robbins most popular flavors in cones, sundaes or floats all while exploring the 14-acre zoo. 
The ice cream extravaganza will also include face painting, live music, and an ice cream dance party. Guests can also participate in a “Giraffle” for a chance to win prizes and enjoy veggie burgers and hot dogs for an additional cost.
Priced at $17 for adults and $13 for children ages 2 – 11, tickets include admission into the zoo, full ice-cream-access and unlimited Coca-Cola beverages. All proceeds from Ice Cream Safari will benefit animal care and maintenance of the Sacramento Zoo.
Prices increase at the door so purchase your tickets here today! For more information, please visit the Sacramento Zoo website or call (916) 808-5888.
When: Saturday, August 17
Where: Sacramento Zoo, 3930 W Land Park Dr., Sacramento, CA 95822
Cost: $17 for adults and $13 for children ages 2 – 11

Whitey’s Jolly Kone – Now Open Saturdays, but Only This Summer!

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It’s no secret that Whitey’s Jolly Kone has THE best shakes and freezes in the Sacramento area. Don’t believe me? Then read…
This,
This,
And this.
However, did you know that they are only open one Saturday a month? It’s a tragedy. It seems like my Whitey’s craving usually hits on the weekends when they are closed. So here’s my big SacFoodies secret…this summer, Whitey’s is going to be open every Saturday! This is great news for milkshake lovers (like me!) from across the region.
Going to a River Cats game? Then head on over to Whitey’s for a quick treat before the game.
Love checking out really cool classic cars? Head on over to Whitey’s on the third Thursday of the month where it’s “Cruise Night” and you can step back into the ‘50s and ‘60s and hang with other car enthusiasts in the area.
And if you haven’t heard, Whitey’s has the most delicious peach milkshakes. These frozen treats are only available in July and August when peaches are in season and are definitely worth waiting for in the 100+ degree heat.
Whitey’s Jolly Kone
1300 Jefferson Blvd (at 13th Street)
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 371-3605

Wonka™ Ice Cream Giveaway!

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Were you mesmerized by the recent post about our Wonka™ Ice Cream tasting? Do you want the golden ticket too?
 
 Well you’re in luck! We are giving YOU the chance to sample these fun new flavors. All you have to do is comment on this post telling us what creative ice cream combination you would create and you could win! You have until 5 p.m. on May 3.

We will be selecting two winners who will receive $35 worth of coupons to purchase all of the deliciously dreamy Wonka™ creations.

Good luck!

SacFoodies Have the Golden Ticket: Wonka™ Ice Cream Tasting

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When the SacFoodies team was offered the opportunity to try all seven flavors of Wonka™ Ice Cream, we had to hold back from shouting a collective, “Daddy, I want it nooooow!” à la Veruca Salt.
As the weather hit the mid-80s on a Friday, we were delighted to receive a cold, frozen box filled with pint after pint of seven deliciously innovative flavors (although, sadly, nothing snozberry-inspired).

We gathered round and tested each one. Here’s what we thought and who liked what best:

•         Kerfuffle Truffle (creamtastic chocolate ice cream with rich chocolate truffles and swirls of fudge) – Talk about a chocolate overload! We loved the richness and decadence of this one.
•         Chipperberry Swirl (luscious black raspberry and vanilla ice cream with liquid chocolate chips) – If you love fruit mixed with chocolate, this is right up your alley. Noticing that this one resembled the flavors of a raspberry truffle, one SacFoodie exclaimed, “It’s berry-tastic!” (This one was favored by the majority – Jon, Brooke, Vanessa and Dan)
•         Chocolate Mintropolis (a most mintrific combination of chocolate mint ice cream with peppermint patties and chocolate mint cookies) – Reminiscent of a Girl Scout cookie, this one boasted some surprise as we experienced bites with varying textures—chewy peppermint patties and puffy mint cookies. (Jenna’s favorite)
•         Caramel Nut Kadoozle (rich, caramel ice cream with mixed nut brittle and wondrous walnut caramel swirl) – You’d be nuts not to like this one! Each bite overwhelmed our mouths with nutty flavors, and we absolutely loved the crunch this one had. (Kris was this one’s biggest fan)
•         Chocolate Chipper Chip (silky smooth vanilla ice cream with chocolate and potato chip bark pieces) – Wait, potato chips in ice cream?! It’s a junk food lover’s dream! We were really digging the innovation of this one and especially enjoyed the sweetness of the ice cream followed by the salty crunch of the potato chips. (This one got votes from Jake, Shelly and Tracy)

•         Chocolate Snowflakes (not-so-plain vanilla ice cream with melt-in-your-mouth chocolate flakes) – If you’re not into some of the other wilder flavors, this one was an all-around classic rendition of yummy, rich vanilla ice cream with perfectly sized chocolate chunks.
•         Kernelpuff Caramelstuff (mouthwatering caramel corn ice cream with crispy kernels, pecan pralines and salted caramel swirls) – Picture the unique smells and tastes you experience when you’re eating treats at the fair, and this one wraps those up in a pint-sized parcel. It features crunchy, pop-in-your-mouth popcorn amid creamy, caramel deliciousness. (Kim was all about this one)
We savored every last bite, making it nearly impossible to heed the advice of Augustus Gloop’s mother and “save some room for later!”
Wonka™ Ice Cream is available now in select grocery stores throughout Northern California and Reno, Nev., including Safeway, Raley’s, SaveMart, Lucky, Walmart, Target, CVS, Nugget Market, 7-Eleven, Chevron, Lunardi’s, Gene’s Fine Foods, Draeger’s and Key Marketsand. It retails for $4.99 a pint. For more details, visit www.wonkaicecream.com.
The Wonka™ Ice Cream was provided to the SacFoodies, and the opinions expressed are our own.