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Confession: I'm not a huge ice cream fan. Weird, I know. However, sometimes the mood strikes and I have to have ice cream immediately. When this happened while we were in Portland, I was pleased when I typed "nearby ice cream" into my cell phone and discovered a Salt & Straw location nearby. I had heard of it before because it was featured on Food Network's Top 5 Ice Creams in America and in Food & Wine magazine.

Because our daughter was sleeping in the back seat, my husband pulled up to the curb and I ran in to pick out a pint and three spoons for the three of us to share. There were so many fantastic-sounding flavors available such as Honey Lavender and Oregon Peaches with Toasted Walnuts.

I opted for Almond Brittle with Salted Ganache and it was the best ice cream I have ever had.

Sadly, the only locations are in Portland and Los Angeles, but, fear not, because Salt & Straw offers monthly shipments anywhere in the United States. The price is a little high, but if you're a major ice cream enthusiast looking for a fix, it would be fun. If you get a chance, try Salt & Straw. Tell them Katie sent you. And then they'll look at you funny because they have no idea who I am.