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Mathew Nelson's avatar

When I saw this headline I knew there was going to be trouble! Then as I read, you got everyone of my counter points. Having been in Italy over 3 years now, you can spot the tourist spots right away with the overflowing heaps of “gelato” with all the things added in to appease ice cream lovers. Keep it simple.

I had a transcendent experience in Bologna when I first arrived in Italy at Cremeria Cavour trying the nocciola. It wasn’t just better, it was as if I’d never had “ice cream / gelato” before. During my first taste I stopped, looked at my partner, shocked.

Brent Hartinger's avatar

Transcendant is exactly right. They REALLY know what they're doing, and they will forever ruin you for enjoying chilled desserts elsewhere. 🥺🫤🤣

Toby Neal's avatar

Great! Shared

Anthony Wynn's avatar

Agreed! But having some difficulty with the "gelato are" usage! Gelato is an uncountable (mass) noun—like water or ice cream—so should be singular.

Brent Hartinger's avatar

Ha! I really debated this -- and naturally, opinions are all over the map. I think I went with Wikipedia.... 🤣

Rich Feldman's avatar

Learn something every day! I agree that gelato is better than ice cream, from the right places. I'm probably in the minority, but the melon (honeydew) gelato in Tuscany is off the charts. You got me dreaming about it :)

Brent Hartinger's avatar

Oh I'm with you on melon! Certain flavors translate soooo well, and that's one of them!