Local Summer Sweets: Organic Ice Cream

The Bent Spoon, an ice cream parlor located in Palmer Square, Princeton, N.J., takes the taste of ice cream to an entire different level. The parlor's success (it has become the staple for N.J.'s ice cream enthusiasts in just 5 years since opening) is no surprise to me. Aside using local farmers' ingredients to make their ice cream, there is a wide variety of flavors.

My favorite flavor, dark chocolate, is...simply--amazing. If you prefer something more than chocolate and vanilla, they have a huge variety of fruit flavors: mango, coconut, raspberry, strawberry, mint, and many more.

However, if you're really brave and are feeling adventurous with your palette, try flavors like ricotta (delicious), and they even have oyster ice cream on their menu.

Asian Summer Delight : Bubble Tea

The first time I tried "Bubble Tea" I was in a Japanese restaurant in Canada, and although I loved it, I did not know of a place in New Jersey that made it. So what is "Bubble Tea" you might be wondering...

Bubble Tea, or also known as Boba tea, originated in Taiwan, but quickly grew popular in other Asian countries, Canada, the West Coast, and Chinatown, New York City. However, the other day by heresy I was lucky to find a place that makes Bubble Tea right here in N.J. --
Ya Ya Noodles, located in Skillman, Mercer County.

Bubble Tea is either a fruit-flavored or milk tea that is usually served cold, but may be served hot as well. On the bottom of the beverage are small, jelly-like edible balls called tapioca. If you are a fan of a fun, ice cold tea drink...I highly recommend this beverage.