Did you know that the existence of ice cream has been traced back to the ancient days of Pompeii? It is no wonder that the Italians have perfected those heavenly gelatos desserts! We all love a good ice cream party. These can also be called ice cream socials. I recall as a child once per month during the summer, my parents would host a homemade ice cream party with each invited couple bringing a different flavor of homemade ice cream. Some were very inventive; but, my favorite was my mother’s orange pineapple in which she infused condensed milk with orange juice. Those were the days of leisurely time and frankly, now, I don’t know anyone who has the time much less an ice cream freezer to become an ice cream wizard. There is an easier way to have an ice cream fete without the fuss and without being an ice cream aficionado. Purchase a wonderful array of your favorite ice cream choices. The secret is to scoop and form the ice cream into tight balls, early, and refreeze quickly. This allows you to line up your parfait dishes, cones or sundae dishes and please those sweet needs. Offer a great selection of condiments including fresh fruit and chill down for the summer winds are coming…© Kelly McBride Loft