What better way to cool off on a hot summer’s afternoon than with a refreshing ice-cream. And not just any old ice-cream either, but a “Koru Ice”, lovingly made on the premises at a cute little shop in Te Horo, Otaki. We could choose from gelato, sorbet or real fruit ice-cream. We made our choices, a waffle cone of lemon curd gelato for her, and peppermint chocolate chip for him, and sat on the wooden seat contentedly licking our ice-creams while watching the world (and the heavy traffic) rush by. Megan and Michelle, daughters of owner Lenore Winterburn, were kept busy serving customers. One car after another pulled up and disgorged passengers who pondered over the choices on offer, made their order, then drove happily home licking their large cones.
Megan and Michelle
We took a peek through the window where all the ice-cream is made, and admired the gold and silver certificates proudly displayed, won over the last few years in the annual New Zealand Ice Cream Awards. How delicious does gold medal winning “Christmas Pud Gelato” sound?
It all happens in here
We Kiwis love our ice-cream, and the most popular flavour being hokey-pokey, according to statistics. Did you know that ice-cream was introduced to Europe in the 16th century? The ice-cream cone originated in the 19th century, and soared to popularity during the 1904 St Louis World Fair. And rules and regulations state that New Zealand ice-cream must have no less than 10% milk fat, which makes it so deliciously creamy.
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Hokey Pokey?
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