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New DQ Blizzards Introduced For Summer

DQ Blizzard

There are two new DQ Blizzards introduced for summer time. Summer also sees the return of a couple of longtime favorites. The famous ice cream chain is known to release seasonal flavors. Get 'em while you can. For summer that means the Oreo Brookie Brownie. It's pictured below. This one is full of Oreo Cookie pieces. In addition, there are big chunks of brownie cookie pieces. It looks sinfully delicious.

This is one of the two new DQ Blizzards introduced for summer time.

The second new seasonal, summer flavor is Peanut Butter Puppy Chow. This one is full of crispy peanut butter puppy chow pieces, along with peanut butter and chocolate chunks. It's picture is below and it also looks pretty irresistible.

Puppy Chow Blizzard is new from DQ for the summer only.

In addition to these two new flavors, DQ is brining back some old favorites for a limited time. Those favorites include S'mores, Cotton Candy, and Choco Dipped Strawberry Blizzards. In fact S'mores is the April Blizzard of the month. DQ has been around since 1940. However, they did not introduce this thick, delish treat called the Blizzard until 1985. It is one of the most popular menu items and the best part is you can customize them to your liking.

But when the DQ flavor wizards create these special blends, you almost HAVE to try them. Summer is all about ice cream, cooling down and having fun. If you love sweet treats these are definitely for you.


Cape Coral Ice Cream Shop Makes Yelp’s List Of Best In Florida

Living in Florida, we're always looking for ways to cool down on a hot day and there's nothing better and more tastier than to do that with some ice cream and one Cape Coral ice cream shop made Yelp's list of the Best in Florida.

When it comes to desserts, my absolutely favorite is ice cream. Asking if I have a favorite flavor is an almost impossible question to answer because with so many stand alone and great combinations, I can't possibly choose just one. And let's also not forget to mention all the varieties from true ice cream, gelato, custard, frozen yogurt, sorbet, sherbet, mochi...it's all delicious to me!

Here's some fun facts about ice cream:

    Yelp put together this list of Florida's best by looking at the total number and ratings of reviews from January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

    Yelp's List of the Best Ice Cream Shops in Florida:

    1. The Magic Cow- Davie

    One review mentioned the owners being the kindest people they'd ever met. Another raved about the cookie dough ice cream saying "The cookie dough isn't the hard chunky stuff you might be used to, it's a softer texture and spreads out nice in the ice cream."

    2. Sweet Aloha Ice Cream- Davie

    Sweet Aloha Ice Cream is a family-owned and veteran-owned ice cream parlor and shave ice shop. One reviewer was impressed with the service saying "My favorite thing about this place is the service. They are always helpful and always smiling which if you've ever worked with the public, you know that's not easy to do."

    3. Joey's Custard- Sanibel

    Unfortunately Joey's Custard was destroyed in Hurricane Ian. But their Instagram page offers a message of hope that they will rebuild!

    4. Matty's Gelato Factory- Juno Beach

    Regulars rave about Matty's with one mentioning their favorite flavors of stracciatella, cookie butter, cannoli and the chocolate fudge. Another reviewer mentioned the generous portions.

    5. Pecan Jacks- Santa Rosa Beach

    Pecan Jacks describes themselves as an Ice Creamery and Candy Kitchen on the forefront of flavor, committed to crafting
    delicious mouth-watering and unique ice cream, southern pralines, brittles, and chocolates. The top Yelp review rates it a 10/10.

    6. Ice Dreammm Shop- Lutz

    At Ice Dreammm Shop, they make all of their ice cream in house themselves in small batches. Some favorite flavors include black raspberry, strawberry shortcake and brownie coffee swirl.

    7. Cherry Smash- Coral Springs

    With almost 800 reviews, Cherry Smash is a definite favorite. Reviews mention the look of the place with stuff, including nostalgic items, everywhere you look.

    8. Cleveland's Old Fashioned Ice Cream- Miramar

    One review calls Cleveland's Old Fashioned Ice Cream an absolute gem. Another says "10/10 100000% my FAVORITE ice cream!!!"

    9. Cherry Hill Ice Cream Cafe- Daytona Beach

    10. Cookies and Creme Jax Beach- Jacksonville Beach

    11. Let's Chill Homemade Ice Cream- Coral Springs

    12. Plant Love Ice Cream- Saint Petersburg

    13. The Mint Fox Cookies and Ice Cream- Clearwater

    14. Cape Creamery- Cape Coral

    15. Jake's Ice Cream on Siesta Key- Sarasota

    16. Rise & Nye's- Sarasota

    17. Puffles- Hollywood

    18. Joury Ice-Cream & Cafe- Orlando

    19. Sweet Annie's Ice Cream Parlour- Marco Island

    20. Made in Rome Organic Gelato- Siesta Key

    21. The Shack of Sanibel- Sanibel

    22. Wilton Creamery- Wilton Manors

    23. The Greenery Creamery- Orlando

    24. Main Street Creamery- Sarasota

    25. Happy's Ice Cream- Saint Petersburg

    Gina Birch brings the sunshine to Sunny 106.3 every weekday morning from 6-10. She has worked in radio, television and print in Southwest Florida for nearly 30 years. During that time, she has become an advocate for numerous charities including those that support animals, children, women and wellness. In addition, she has written for numerous local, regional and national publications about food, wine and travel. Those are her longtime passions...along with shoes.