Cool Temptations 2010
Go On...Spoil Yourself
DB: Moorings
Moorings is the perfect place to take the kids on a hot summers day. Decked out in a nautical theme with a clear view of the beach, Disneyland and the sea you can sit at one of their outdoor tables under sheltering blue canopies, lapping up the resort style atmosphere. Give in to your sweet tooth and you won’t be disappointed. A scrumptious treat is the snickers cheese cake with honeycomb ice-cream but for more of a summer feel we suggest you order the berry Dixie benne with mixed berries, ice-cream and cream. Find it at Shop G018, D Deck, Discovery Bay, 2987 8203.
XTC on ICE Gelato
XTC on ICE Gelato is based on the principle of creating artisan gelato and sorbet with the freshest ingredients. Their 80 flavours range from Apricot to Chocolate to Tofu Cheesecake, although some are subject to season so as to ensure all ingredients are fresh. Almost every part of the process is done by hand ensuring that each customer is specially attended to and there are no artificial preservatives, chemicals or colourings in their products. And on top of all that there is significantly less fat in their gelato than in most commercial brands! Find it at Shop B, 45 Cochrane Street, Central, 2542 0500. Other outlets in Happy Valley, Sheung Wan, ThreeSixty, Taikoo Shing, Festival Walk and Tsim Sha Tsui.
Berry Good
Berry Good does in fact make you feel very good. The frozen yogurt selection and toppings make you feel like you’re eating ice-cream but without the calories! In fact with all of the nutritional benefits derived from yogurt and the fresh fruit and crunchy cereal toppings you’re actually doing your body good by eating it. Although there are a lot of healthy extras you can also choose to put sweets, chocolates and gummies in your cup. Charts on the wall set out simple steps for placing your order which involves choosing the size of the cup, the flavour of your yogurt and finally a selection of just under 40 toppings. Our favourite cup consists of original yogurt, strawberries and maltesers. Find it at Shop A, G/F 41-43 Graham Street, Central, 2543 8393.
Ben and Jerry’s
Ben and Jerry’s not only produces some of the most delicious ice-cream we have ever tasted but its also ice-cream with a conscience. The brand actively supports their dairy farmers, released an ice-cream that directly helps their vanilla and sugar farmers (Fairtrade Vanilla), use free range eggs, support homeless charities, actively recycle, use energy saving appliances, ensure that staff buy ‘climate air tickets’ and run a charity cone day. Now if that’s not enough to convince you that this is a company that needs supporting have a taste of any of their inventive flavours and you’ll find yourself being won over. We suggest trying the always popular cookie-dough flavour or the chocolate fudge brownie. Can’t decide which flavour looks the best? Just ask staff if you can have samples to help you in your choice. Find it at G/F Tal Woo House, 17-19 D’Aguiler Street, Lan Kwai Fong, 3171 1982. Other outlets at Hong Kong International Airport, Festival Walk, Tsim Sha Tsui, Shatin and Causeway Bay.
Photo: Simon Howden
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