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Royal Scoop Homemade Ice Cream in Bonita Springs, Florida

Dining Outside the Home: Royal Scoop Homemade Ice Cream in Bonita Springs, Florida! One of the oldest homemade hand-dipped ice cream parlors in the area goes by the slogan, “Time tested and taste bud approved”! Don’t believe me? Ask around. You may be surprised to discover that Royal Scoop Homemade Ice Cream is so popular that several restaurants and area businesses also offer it on their dessert menu. How convenient is that? It’s still fun to go to the original location to satisfy your sweet tooth craving. Flavors are visible in glass showcases, making decisions difficult as well as drool-worthy. More often that not, there’s a line of customers. Look at it this way, it’ll give you more time to make a choice, or two. The taste-tempting categories including original, regular, premium, deluxe, specialty, no sugar, low fat, vegan, and more. Sugar cones, dipped bowls, candy sprinkles, chopped nuts, whipped cream, and maraschino cherries are also on the table when making a decision. In the mood for a banana split? Go ahead, we’ll call that dinner.

Naked Belgian Waffles

What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? After the Holidays: Naked Belgian Waffles! Doesn’t this sound sinfully decadent? Imagine fluffy discs of indented lattice, with slightly crisp edges, exuding a seductive vanilla essence. The deep indentations of golden batter cake are perfect vessels for whatever your heart desires. Might it be rich, creamy butter or hand-tapped pure maple syrup? What about toasted pecan halves and powdered sugar? Or perhaps even a smearing of hazelnut spread with fresh red raspberries. Whatever your craving, do yourself a favor. Make a double batch of waffles to store in the freezer. Then pop one in the toaster for a great way to start the day. Romance is in the air.

NAKED BELGIAN WAFFLES

Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

2 eggs, room temperature

2 cups buttermilk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt in a large bowl. Set aside. In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Slowly add liquid mixture to dry ingredients. Stir just until moistened. Batter will be slightly lumpy. Do not over-mix. Spray waffle iron with nonstick oil. Pour 3/4 cup of batter into preheated waffle iron. Close lid. Do not open until golden brown. Repeat until batter is gone. Serve warm with softened butter, maple syrup, pecan halves, powdered sugar, or fruit toppings.