Gossip and Gelato

There are just some days when you need to sit and catch up with a friend and what better way to do it then over gelato? I think that it is safe to say that I am a "gelato snob" in that I will really only eat
Talenti. I don't know why, but they just seem to consistently get it right and have rich decadent flavors. Since my friend happened to have never tried this gelato, I jumped on the opportunity to introduce her to it. (Plus I will never turn down gelato) I decided to let her pick the flavor and we ended up with Belgian Milk Chocolate. It was silky smooth and the flavor was intense without being too sweet or artificial tasting. They definitely achieved a bitter and sweet balance in the chocolate flavor. I am not usually a chocolate person, but this was amazing. Plus we got super creative and mixed in some of the peanut butter (See the PB2 post) that we made. It tasted like eating a gourmet peanut butter cup! Amazing is the only word to describe it. Don't think that because this gelato didn't have mix-ins that it was bland because that's definitely not the case! Next time you find the temperature rising, be sure to grab yourself some of this super delicious gelato.

Mediterranean Mint

Gelato is one of my favorite desserts, but I try to stay away from it as it is very easy to overindulge. I really enjoy how creative gelato flavors are, like black pepper or lavendar, because ice cream flavors tend to be a bit more normal. Finding frozen gelato at the grocery is always a struggle, as it usually tastes like ice cream. However, there is one brand that rules them all if you are willing to splurge - Talenti. It is on the expensive side, but for the few times I treat myself, I am willing to pay the price. As I was struggling to make it down the aisle without looking at the ice cream, something unfortunately caught me eye. It was a container of Mediterranean Mint gelato and I caved (plus it was an Easter treat to myself). There was no way I was going to be able to leave, so I put it in my cart and hurried away before I saw another irresistible flavor. The mint was subtle and refreshing, giving it a much more natural mint flavor. The chocolate chips weren't overly sweet and added just the right amount of crunch to it. I forced myself to practice self-restraint as I am sure that I could have eaten most of the container. I am not sure what the difference is between regular mint and Mediterranean mint, but I do know that it was a like eating heaven. If mint isn't you thing, they have tons of other flavors like salted caramel and Tahitian vanilla, which I have also tried. So whatever your mood, I am sure that there is a Talenti gelato for you!