As the weather chills, you need to look inside for fun ice cream.
My Organic Market fits the bill now that Rita's, Soft Serve and the Snowball stand are closed for the season. MoM offers unusual ice cream from Moorenko's, a high-end Virginia company that started as an ice cream stand and now sells wholsale.
On a recent day, the MoM in Jessup ("Columbia East") had three flavors -- a spicy chocolate, a ginger, and a blueberry. At almost $5 a pint, they're pricey, but I'm a fan of small amounts of really good dessert. Blueberry was good, but ginger was an inspiration. It really tastes like ginger, but creamy and not bitter like strong ginger flavor can get. To me, this was unique and delicious enough to be worth driving to try -- especially because you can peruse the MoM shelves for other things (like whole grains). To Mrs. HowChow, it raised the question: Why do I want ginger in ice cream? She'd prefer the Ben & Jerry's flavor Americone Dream.
Moorenko's changes its flavors regularly, but MoM mixes up its selection -- like pumpkin in late December. When I asked, the MoM employee told me that they have recently had the blueberry and ginger all the time. She said you could just call and ask what they have in stock!
(Update: Roots in Clarksville also sells Moorenko's ice creams)
(Update: Roots in Clarksville also sells Moorenko's ice creams)
The best ice cream is actually gelato. Capogiro in Philadelphia charges a ridiculous $10 a pint for daily-made gelato, but it mails ridiculously-delicious flavors. You have to splurge on six pints. A spectacular gift.
My Organic Market (now Mom's Organic Market)
7351 Assateague Dr. #190
Jessup, MD 20794
410-799-2175
http://www.myorganicmarket.com/
NEAR: It's on Rte 175 just east of I-95. There is a large shopping center on the right just after you cross Rte 1. Look for the Starbucks. MoM is in that shopping center. It's a bit tricky to return home. You have to exit east-bound on Rte 175 and U-turn at the next light.
My Organic Market (now Mom's Organic Market)
7351 Assateague Dr. #190
Jessup, MD 20794
410-799-2175
http://www.myorganicmarket.com/
NEAR: It's on Rte 175 just east of I-95. There is a large shopping center on the right just after you cross Rte 1. Look for the Starbucks. MoM is in that shopping center. It's a bit tricky to return home. You have to exit east-bound on Rte 175 and U-turn at the next light.
Never heard of this ice cream store before - but it sure sounds interesting...and tasty!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of new ice cream flavors made with healthy ingredients. Looks like a great spot!
It seems we have the same local haunts! I've never bought ice cream at MOM's but if I do I'll be sure to give this brand a try.
ReplyDeleteEver tried ginger sorbet? This is from Crescent Dragonwagon. Absolutely amazing, and lower in fat and calories, yet decadent.
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Sorry to comment on a almost-year-old post, but the next time you're in Fell's Point, stop at Pitango Gelato (next to BOP.) It makes me want to never eat 'regular' ice cream again.
ReplyDeleteMmmm I tried the salted caramel at Hidden Treasures. Very good.
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