Ice cream social.

In honor of the warm weather coming our way, let's talk about ice cream. 

I spent two years in my early twenties working at a gelateria. Gelato was new to Portland and the little shop was a big hit for a few years. 

I learned some good life skills while working there; like how to make a perfect cappuccino (its all about the foam), what the best glass cleaner is (spoiler alert: it isn't Windex), and that ice cream makes people happy (and fat, if you eat too much). I learned that last one the hard way. 

These days people in Portland are lining up for blocks to get a scoop of Salt & Straw ice cream. It is pretty phenomenal. My favorite flavor? Hands down, sea salt and caramel ribbons. It is the perfect combination of salty and sweet. 

Want to check out Salt & Straw but hate standing in line? Here is a good trick: You can skip the line, head straight to the back, grab a pint (or five) and go right up to the counter to pay. Oh, and don't forget to grab a spoon on your way out. 

In the wise words of my father, "Never stand in line if you don't have to."