Ice Cream

I vividly remember the ice cream man from my childhood. The bell would ring and the kids in the neighborhood poured out of their houses anticipating their cool treat.

When we moved to Saint Louis, the thrill was finding out about Ted Drewes Frozen Custard. Nothing compares to standing in line and looking forward to your concrete order being turned upside down to bring a new adventure to this simple treat.

I still listen for the ice cream truck in our Carondelet neighborhood with the campy music and loud “hello” with fondness. It reminds me of the joy of having this wonderful dessert to cool off in the heat of the summertime.