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The key to defeating, or at least countering, the sweltering summer temperatures in Oklahoma is to indulge in tasty, cold desserts. Maybe it’s not the key, but sweaty adults and children agree, it is a good start. Maybe the best summer staple is crunchy, cold ice balls blanketed with rainbow-bright syrups. With plenty of stands around the area, there is only one mobile snow cone-slinging school bus around, and it is serving up happiness in a cup.
coming back again and again with her Surf’s Up Snowcones food truck. Unique flavors, sunny smiles and syrupy sweetness permeate from the bright yellow school bus that cannot help but attract attention.
Topping the list of the most popular flavors is Tiger’s Blood. A refreshing combination of orange, strawberry and pineapple syrups, this fruity blend of flavors is as sweet to taste as it is vibrant to see. And the name is pretty cool, like an exotic treat out of the flavor jungle. Also toward the top is Wedding Cake. A towering mixture of almond and vanilla flavors, it is unexpected how close this resembles the flavor of a traditional wedding cake.
One of the most interesting and unusual flavors found on the sugary bus is Mangonada. This is a fusion of mango, Chamoy and Tajin with a chili stick. Bold. Fun. The mixture is both sweet and tangy with a smidge of heat. This is certainly one to put on the list to try for the first time or to try again.
Snow cones are a delightful way to chill out any time of year, but they feel especially fitting THIS time of year. Partnering with local businesses to surprise employees with a sweet treat on a hot day and setting up shop at local daycares to serve hundreds of snow cones to exuberant children are just part of what makes Surf’s Up special. Local supporting local is something we can all get behind. So, when the brutal heat seems to be at its peak, grab a snow cone at Surf’s Up and give yourself a brief moment of reprieve. Happy Eating!!
Check out Surf’s Up Snowcones on Facebook at @snowconebus and watch for info on local community watch pages.
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Book Surf’s Up for your next event! Lighthearted and a break from the seriously hot summer.
Fun fact: Michelle will cater “adult” snow cones upon request. Frozen sugar water with a touch of alcohol? Yes, please!
Is it even summer without Blue Raspberry snow cones? The residual blue mouth that follows is a sure sign summer is here!
IF YOU FIND YOURSELF IN…..
Oklahoma City … and need a cold pick-me-up, head to Boom Town Creamery on NW 23rd. Locally owned, this ice cream is what dreams are made of. With 15 creative core flavors that are always available in scoops and pints, you really can’t go wrong here. Topping my list are the Breakfast Milk-a-licious, which has Fruity Pebbles ice cream and Fruit Loops and Cap’n Crunch pieces mixed in, and the Bananas Foster featuring roasted banana ice cream, caramel rum sauce and banana pieces. Boom Town also has fabulous vegan flavors and limited releases. And, I have to admit, their Hazelnut Fudge is popular. But be warned … with Nutella ice cream and fudge swirls, this sucker has chocolate in it. Lots of it. If you’re into chocolate, go for it. Me? I’m sticking with the bananas.
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