Gelato: A Taste Of Sweet Nirvana

There Is Nothing Better Than Enjoying A Delicious Gelato

     I have traveled throughout the world and have experienced so many amazing things.  From the epic grandeur of The Taj Mahal to the natural beauty of The Great Barrier Reef,  I have had some truly incredible opportunities in my life, but one of the most underrated and absolutely sublime things that I have experienced, is to taste the creamy delight that is gelato.  I know what you are thinking, an ice cream cone can never compare to the opulence of The Eiffel Tower or the majesty of The Grand Canyon, but I beg to differ.  If you have ever traveled to Florence, Italy, than you know what I mean.  This Mecca of epicurean delights, is by far the home of the greatest gelato on the planet.  Is it the non-pasteurized dairy from the local cows of Tuscany or is it the freshness of the ingredients that flavor these succulent treats or could it be the suttle craftsmanship that Italians are legendary for.  Either way, they just seem to make the most spectacular treats out there.

     To truly experience this heavenly bliss, ask your gelato aficionado (most shops have been family owned and operated for generations, so they really know their stuff!) for an "un assaggio, por favore?"  Which is Italian for a taste, please and try what ever flavors that call out to you.  Be it the most richest of chocolates, the most herbaceous of mint, the earthy undertones of hazelnut or the bright and fruity tang of pomegranate.  Most gelaterias will use the most freshest ingredients that suttely pop out through the richest of cream.  It is simply mesmerizing, how mouth watering these treats truly are.  After you have sampled a half dozen or so of these confectionery marvels, ask your gelato expert "che si sposano bene?"  or what marries well.  To maximize your gelato experience, you want to choose two or more flavors that play well off of each other.  Individually, flavors can be wonderful, but if you couple two flavors that compliment each other perfectly, you can have a culinary treasure of epic proportions.

      When you have meticulously designed that taste of sweet nirvana, grab a slab of stone at the Piazza della Signora.  Here you can listen to some charming music while surrounding yourself with copies of the most impressive statuary, the world has ever known, and you can ponder how this culinary concoction is on par with these other artistic treasures.

My list of the best gelaterias in Florence:

Grom,     Via delle Ochw 24a

Perche No!,     Via dei Tavolini 19

And my absolute favorite,

Gelateria Carrozze,     Piazza del Pesce 3

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