About the Ice Cream

Like so many of us, ice cream was a staple of my childhood. I remember sharing bowls of ice cream with my dad and sisters after dinner, experimenting with different toppings and agonizing over which flavor to choose. I remember the little ice cream shop around the corner from my elementary school, and the secret silent wish I would make each day after school that my mom would turn the car right instead of left and we would get a scoop together before heading home... and the pure delight that I felt when, occasionally, my wish came true.

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Before I moved to Taiwan, while I was still a university student, I worked part-time at two different local ice cream shops in the Denver area. There, I learned to appreciate what it means to make really good ice cream; that is, ice cream from quality ingredients that captures the perfect balance of sweetness, creaminess, and natural flavors. I became something of an ice cream snob. I spent my shifts scooping and preparing the ice cream, taking sample-sized bites often, and basking in the magic of sharing ice cream with others.

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In 2018, I graduated from university and moved to Taiwan to begin my career as an international teacher. There's ice cream in Taiwan, sure. But nothing I found here could quite compare to the rich, creamy American-style ice cream I'd become accustomed to.

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I must have complained about this quite a bit; eventually, for a birthday gift, my mom sent me a home ice cream maker. I began to experiment with different flavors, even converting a previously-declared "Chocolate-Only" Oscar (then live-in boyfriend, now doting husband) into a fan of nearly every flavor that I made. And, to all of our surprise, Rosie's Homemade Ice Cream was born.

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Now, I've upgraded my equipment and tracked down the highest quality ingredients I can find--from Madagascar and Mexican vanilla to Dutch cocoa, Guatemalan coffee, and peppermint extract from the USA. And, of course, as many local treasures as I can get my hands on (hello, fresh mango and Dahu strawberries! Hello passionfruit and purple sweet potato)!

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My menu of flavors has continued to expand, but don't ask me which flavor is my favorite... I only make flavors that I personally love (which is why you'll never see a peanut butter flavor on the list... sorry!) and that I feel proud to share with you. And, because I believe that everyone should be able to enjoy delicious ice cream, nearly all of my flavors are also available as vegan or dairy-free options. Just note the request in your order, and I'm happy to substitute coconut or oat milk for you! (If you have other allergies or dietary requests, feel free to reach out about how we can customize the flavor for you.)

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