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A 40-plus-year tradition of beating the winter doldrums with ice cream for breakfast continues Saturday, Feb. 4, at Moonlight Creamery in Fairport from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Rochester YWCA.
“It’s a real treat for everyone to enjoy ice cream for breakfast,” said Heidi Grenek, co-owner of the gourmet creamery. “And it’s a small way for us to support the YWCA’s important work on behalf of women and children.”
The menu will feature breakfast-themed flavors, such as To Sow My Wild Oats, Sticky Bunz, and the return of annual favorite maple bacon, along with Belgian waffles and French toast a la mode and custard with berries.
The ice cream can be enhanced with traditional toppings, as well the favorite cereals of children of all ages, such as Fruity Pebbles, Cap’n Crunch or granola.
Children will enjoy the antics of theMagic Guy, who will entertain guests this year from 10 to 11 a.m. There will also be door prizes including an “apprentice experience” to develop and make your own ice cream flavor, “ice cream for a year” certificates, and gift certificates for signature ice cream cakes and pies.
The scoop on the homemade holiday is that Florence Rappaport of Rochester started it during a particularly cold winter in the mid 1960s. Her six children were tired of being cooped up indoors and she needed to build some excitement.
She declared the first Saturday in February to be “Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.” The family celebrated it each year and it caught on among neighbors, relatives and friends. As the children grew up and neighbors moved on, it has spread as far away as China, India, Israel and Australia.
Last year, Rappaport’s daughter, Ruth Kramer, the “inspiration” for the holiday, joined the festivities and shared her family’s story with Moonlight Creamery owners and patrons.
“We are so pleased Moonlight Creamery has chosen the YWCA as the beneficiary of this event,” said Jean Carroll, YWCA president and CEO. “Women turn to the YWCA during times of crisis or transition. To these families, it is so meaningful to know that others in the community care.”
Last year’s event raised $1,300 for the Wilmot Cancer Center.
Moonlight Creamery is located at 36 West Ave., along the banks of the historic Erie Canal. For more information visit www.moonlightcreamery.com.
A 40-plus-year tradition of beating the winter doldrums with ice cream for breakfast continues Saturday, Feb. 4, at Moonlight Creamery in Fairport from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Rochester YWCA.
“It’s a real treat for everyone to enjoy ice cream for breakfast,” said Heidi Grenek, co-owner of the gourmet creamery. “And it’s a small way for us to support the YWCA’s important work on behalf of women and children.”
The menu will feature breakfast-themed flavors, such as To Sow My Wild Oats, Sticky Bunz, and the return of annual favorite maple bacon, along with Belgian waffles and French toast a la mode and custard with berries.
The ice cream can be enhanced with traditional toppings, as well the favorite cereals of children of all ages, such as Fruity Pebbles, Cap’n Crunch or granola.
Children will enjoy the antics of theMagic Guy, who will entertain guests this year from 10 to 11 a.m. There will also be door prizes including an “apprentice experience” to develop and make your own ice cream flavor, “ice cream for a year” certificates, and gift certificates for signature ice cream cakes and pies.
The scoop on the homemade holiday is that Florence Rappaport of Rochester started it during a particularly cold winter in the mid 1960s. Her six children were tired of being cooped up indoors and she needed to build some excitement.
She declared the first Saturday in February to be “Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.” The family celebrated it each year and it caught on among neighbors, relatives and friends. As the children grew up and neighbors moved on, it has spread as far away as China, India, Israel and Australia.
Last year, Rappaport’s daughter, Ruth Kramer, the “inspiration” for the holiday, joined the festivities and shared her family’s story with Moonlight Creamery owners and patrons.
“We are so pleased Moonlight Creamery has chosen the YWCA as the beneficiary of this event,” said Jean Carroll, YWCA president and CEO. “Women turn to the YWCA during times of crisis or transition. To these families, it is so meaningful to know that others in the community care.”
Last year’s event raised $1,300 for the Wilmot Cancer Center.
Moonlight Creamery is located at 36 West Ave., along the banks of the historic Erie Canal. For more information visit www.moonlightcreamery.com.
