The Ice Cream Chronicles

With summer fast approaching, the Insider is reminded of some of the tastes that I associate with warmer weather and a generally more relaxed approach to daily living. You know things like steamed crabs at Steamers Restaurant or a Vodka Martini on the deck at the Sea Shell or perhaps my favorite guilty pleasure, fresh homemade blueberry ice cream at the Island Creamery.

Now, it is said that the origins of ice cream can be traced back to the 4th century B.C. Early references include the Roman Emperor Nero who ordered that ice cream be brought down from the mountaions and is believed to be the first to use fruit toppings. The Chinese made a ice and milk concoction for centuries and later exported this tasty little treat to the Europeans who in turn exported it to the New World where it was a big hit at Colonial America's parties held by the likes of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

However, this perennial favorite of young and old did not reach it's pinnacle of gastronomic excellence until Kelly Conklin owner of the Island Creamery began to make and sell his ice cream

on Chincoteague Island. You can learn all about the Island Creamery and actually watch one of his frozen creations being made before your very eyes in a new video posted on www.ChincoteagueOutlook.com and when you visit Chincoteague, be sure try a scoop or two for yourself. You will then understand why the lines are literally out the door and down Maddox Blvd. on all those sultry evenings waiting for a true taste of Chincoteague Summer at the Island Creamery.