July is National Ice Cream Month

by Patty Griffin | July 06 2010

Here’s the scoop on how July became known as National Ice Cream Month in the United States. According to the International Dairy Foods Association, former President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the special month back in 1984. Ice cream is consumed by more people in the United States than in any other country in the world and the third Sunday of the month – this year, July 18, 2010 – has been dubbed National Ice Cream Day.

The International Diary Food Association reports that Reagan recognized ice cream as a fun and nutritious food that is enjoyed by 90 percent of the country’s population. He urged Americans to celebrate the events with “appropriate ceremonies and activities,” including making their own ice cream.

Well, if you’re not into making your own, check out one of the many shops in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough to enjoy the cold, tasty treat.

Sit on the front porch at Maple View Country Store or visit their Hampton Pointe or downtown Carrboro locations. Ben and Jerry’s or Franklin Sweets on West Franklin Street or Cold Stone Creamery on East Franklin Street are great options as well.

For yogurt, in downtown Chapel Hill, there’s the Yogurt Pump, TCBY at The Shops at Eastgate or the new Orange Leaf Yogurt at Timberlyne Shopping Center. For gelato try Sugarland downtown or La Vita Dolce Espresso & Gelato Cafe at Southern Village. Meadowmont Village has Lickity Split Ice Cream. For something a little different, try Locopops downtown Chapel Hill or Village Plaza or Rita’s “Ice Custard or Cream Ice” at Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro.

We all scream for Ice Cream in Orange County. For information about all the above locations, click here on our dining page.

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