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I’ve been told that my taste in ice cream isn’t exactly appropriate for my age. I have braved the laughter, the scrutiny, and the scorn from my peers after proudly ordering a scoop of when I can find it. A friend of mine once told me that I like ice cream that only elderly people would eat. To that I say, wrong! These flavors aren't only for the old; they're just old. And there’s a reason old-school ice cream flavors have withstood the test of time: They are simultaneously delightful and uncomplicated.
Below are some popular gourmet ice cream companies that make their fair share of flavors both old and new. If you haven’t already tried them, consider ordering some of these timeless flavors to see what you’ve been missing.Make no mistake, Van Leeuwen is a cool ice cream brand. The simple chromatic packaging pulls focus in any frozen food aisle and its shops regularly command lines out the door. But even with all that coolness, Van Leeuwen understands the merits of pistachio ice cream.
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