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Best places for ice cream around Chicago
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I scream, you scream. With this hot weather, we all feel like screaming! Keep your cool instead with these great recipes and our list of the best ice cream shops around.
5 best ice cream places in Chicago
A daily dose of frozen deliciousness is a key part of summer. Whether it's ice cream, gelato, frozen custard, sorbet or Italian ice your family craves, we've got you covered with five tasty options in Chicago to keep you cool all season long.
Make your own ice cream
Not in the mood to head out for ice cream? Grab a few simple supplies and make your own! The best part? Kids can do most of the work.
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Mango Frocho Pop
Yummy and healthy! The perfect summertime treat. These mango frocho pops are easy to make and we guarantee even picky eaters will love them!
Snowball Sundaes
Dreaming of a cold winter day in the midst of all this heat? Whip up some snowball sundaes, crank up the air conditioning and dream away!
