the canDIshhh tales

When I was younger, I remembered going to the Magnolia plant (where Robinson's Magnolia is) and waiting for our box of Ice Cream Cake to be pushed towards us to take home.   When the plant closed down - no one ever saw a Magnolia Ice Cream Cake ever again. I wish I can share with my kids the joy of having a HUGE ice cream cake as a birthday cake.  I miss those time. Last weekend, when we were about to go home - we stopped by Rita's Ice in Greenhills.  I was asking for samples then when I looked up, I was surprised to see my Panget's cousin manning the counter.  He made me try the Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly flavor, it was good!  Hahaha..  I love peanut butter so it was a no brainer!  Hahaha..  I ordered a Gelati and so I topped this Italian Ice with Chocolate Custard. A few minutes later - my Panget came in with the kids in tow.  My kids love Rita's Frozen Custard.  Connor's favorite was the Orange custard, unfortunately - it was...

I honestly had no idea, I mean *no idea* what Rita's Italian Ice was.  I googled it and what I read intrigued me on what the product was about.  Last week, during the soft opening - I go to try what Italian Ice was. (Left to Right) Blendini, Misto Shake, Gelati and Blueberry Ice I met Ted, the operations manager of Rita's Italian Ice - Philippines and Jamie - Rita's Italian Ice manager for franchise.  I am one who likes to ask questions - so, yes - I berated them both - especially Ted - and he was impressive!  He had an answer for every question that I threw at him.  He knew his product well.  Thank you Ted and Jamie for indulging me!  Haha.. So, what is Italian Ice?  Italian is a frozen dessert made with fruit juices and flavorings.  Imagine a snowcone - but instead of putting concentrates on shaved ice, - the ice and concentrate is mixed together via the same process of ice cream, sans the *cream*.  It comes out smoother ...