Issue #2 · Because ice cream makes life a little sweeter.
Roasted strawberries, sunset pairings, and the last tastes of summer.
Pint Profile: Taharka’s Roasted Strawberry
As summer winds down, nothing captures the season’s lingering sweetness quite like Taharka Brothers’ Roasted Strawberry. Made with roasted local strawberries, this pint delivers a deep, jammy intensity that balances ripe fruit with a caramelized richness. It’s not your average strawberry ice cream — it’s bold, grown-up, and a perfect farewell to August evenings.
A Strawberry Ice Cream like no other.
Taharka, a Baltimore-based creamery, has long been known for flavor innovation (think Honey Graham and Caramel Crunch). Roasted Strawberry may just be their most quietly impressive flavor yet. Pair it with a crisp shortbread cookie or drizzle of balsamic reduction for an elevated end-of-summer treat.
Scoop Standard Guides: Pairings for the Last Summer Nights
Before fall flavors sneak in, savor these warm-weather pairings:
Roasted Strawberry + Basil Mojito → 🍓 Roasted Strawberry + Basil Mojito – The fresh herbal notes of basil and lime balance the sweetness of roasted strawberries, making this pairing refreshing yet elevated.
Roasted Strawberry + balsamic drizzle → sweet meets tart sophistication.
Vanilla bean + grilled peaches → peak August perfection.
Scoop Shop Spotlight: The Dairy Godmother (Alexandria, VA)
This retro-chic custard shop is a Northern Virginia institution. Known for rotating custard flavors and house-made sorbets, The Dairy Godmother has a loyal following. If you’re in the DC area this weekend, their summer flavors are worth the detour. The name alone is hard to resist!
An Extra Scoop 🍨
This issue’s curated picks to keep your ice cream life well-appointed:
Premium Brand Review: Salt & Straw’s Arbequina Olive Oil — one of the most surprising (and satisfying) pints on the market.
Merch Pick: 🍨 Ice Cream Tasting Flight Set – A set of small ceramic bowls and spoons designed for tasting multiple flavors side by side. Perfect for hosting a scoop flight at home and comparing pints with friends.
Guide: Hosting a backyard sundae bar? Keep it elevated with small-batch toppings (like bourbon caramel or pistachio brittle).
Closing Scoop 🍨
Here’s to the last weekend of August — may it be filled with summer’s best flavors, one scoop at a time.
Until the next scoop,
Erin
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