Italy Explained: Gelato

Are you eating enough gelato? And, more importantly, are you eating the best gelato?

Gelato is Italy's most affordable and delicious souvenir, a treat in which every visitor should indulge as often as possible while in the country. This guide will help you find the best gelato, order more efficiently, and branch out in your flavor selections.

This book includes:

• A glossary of Italian gelato flavors


• Tips to avoid inferior gelato in Italy


• How to order gelato in Italy


• Some tidbits on why gelato is not the same thing as ice cream

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