The first true ice cream is said to have been introduced in the 16th century by Catherine de’Medici. Charles I of England was so enamored with the dessert that he paid to have the formula kept a secret, making ice cream unobtainable for the common man. It wasn’t until the 18th century that the first recorded recipe of ice cream was written. And today, ice cream remains one of the most popular desserts, especially during the hot summer months. To celebrate the chilly treat we call ice cream, we are featuring a local favorite, Marianne’s Ice Cream. Lenore and Tom Becker opened their ice cream parlor in 1947 at 1020 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Named after their daughters Mary and Anne, their goal was to make the best ice cream with only the highest quality ingredients. Current owners Kelly Dillon & Charlie Wilcox were hand-picked to carry on the tradition. Kelly and Charlie love it when folks who came with their grandparents back in the 1940’ and 50’s, bring their grand-kids and great grand-kids today. That’s six generations represented! You can find Marianne’s Ice Cream and many other delicious pints in our freezer section.

Stop by this Friday from 11am-2pm at either our San Carlos location or Portola Valley location to sample the wonderful Marianne’s Ice Cream.