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The Top Places to Get Ice Cream in a Hurry in Idaho
Summer is almost over, despite the temperature saying otherwise. As school is starting back up again and summer vacation fades, it doesn’t mean it is too late to get out and still enjoy some summer treats. Keep the hamburgers grilling, and the hotdogs going, and of course, you have to have ice cream to end the summer in style. When it comes to eating ice cream in Idaho, there are some incredible local options, but from time to time it is nice to get a cone or a cup on the go from a national selection. Taste of Home recently released a list of the best fast food ice creams and the results are surprising. Where is the best place to get ice cream if in a hurry or choosing from a national chain? Here are the top 5 selections in the Gem State.
5) Chick-Fil-A in Idaho
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Coming in at number five on the list is a place that has many delicious eating options, and some may not realize that they have good ice cream to offer as well, and that place is Chick-fil-A. While most go for their chicken sandwiches, nuggets, and waffle fries, the next time you are craving ice cream on the go, make sure to add a cone or cup to your order.
4) Baskin Robbins in Idaho
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While perhaps not a true fast food chain, Baskin Robbins does offer ice cream and is a national chain. Seeing how ice cream is what they do, it might be surprising that they don’t rank higher on the list. They have the most variety of any place on this list, as they famously have 31 flavors to choose from. If looking for some good dessert, Baskin Robbins is never a bad option.
3) Sonic in Idaho
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Sonic is best known for its drinks, chilidogs, and delicious treats. Ordering a slushy or a blast is what most people prefer to order, but if wanting some plain ice cream, try their soft-served ice cream. It may surprise you and is better than what many other food chains offer. If that is too boring for you, get a blast, where you can enjoy their ice cream with some candy mixed in.
2) Cold Stone in Idaho
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Similar to Baskin Robbins, Cold Stone is not your typical fast food chain, but is a national chain that you can find in most places. Their thick custard is often offered in multiple flavors and can be mixed with other ingredients to give it more taste or be eaten by itself. They are often a favorite among ice cream lovers but can be a tad pricey. To most, the cost is worth it for a cup or cone from Cold Stone
1) Culvers in Idaho
The number one chain for ice cream in the Gem State may come as no surprise that have had it, but Culver’s comes in at number one when it comes to fast food and national chain ice cream. It can be plain, a sundae, or with goodies mixed in, and it is all good. Even their shakes are some of the best on the market, making them the best place to get ice cream of any kind when on the go in Idaho.
If you want to see the full list, make sure to click the link in the first paragraph. The biggest take on these rankings might not be who is in the top five, but who was left out of it. Some big chains are missing, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t good as well. The next time you are on the go and want ice cream quickly, instead of stopping at a local place, pick one of these and you won’t be disappointed.
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11 Reasons You’re Lucky To Live In Southern Idaho
Southern Idaho is amazing and you’re lucky you live here.
We’re lucky to live in a place as safe as the Treasure Valley. Despite our growth, one of the things that makes our area so special is the way that we look out for one another–for our neighbors! That’s a principle that seems to have held on as Boise has boomed.
Despite low crime rates, there seems to always be one incident or so that makes us scratch our heads.
A recent string of fraud incidents in the Treasure Valley area is one of those.
Nampa Police initially warned the public of this because cases of fraud began to ‘mushroom’. Then, it took an interesting turn–people that HAD their credit cards were being ‘taken to the bank’, so to speak.
In a statement originally released on April 30th by the Nampa Police Department, officials advised the following:
We are not sure how the suspects are gaining access to the victim’s credit cards. There is a growing fraud scheme, “ghost tapping”, that scammers are using to access victims’ credit cards. This is possibly occurring in these instances. “Ghost tapping” uses stolen credit card details in Apple Pay or Google Pay, then remotely relays the tap signal over the internet to a ‘mule’ at a store, allowing them to make high-value purchases that appear completely legitimate. (We’ll share more information on ghost tapping in a later public service announcement that will also suggest ways to protect yourself.) The app used by these criminals obscures the actual credit card number, making it harder for investigators to link a victim to a particular crime. Keep in mind that victims still have their physical credit cards while suspects use the stolen card information to make purchases, which also affects how victims are alerted. So far, local investigators have not been able to identify a common theme among the victims (e.g., a specific bank, a website they visited, a gas pump they used, etc.) in the fraud cases we are investigating.
The investigation spans far and wide.
Authorities say that some suspects are in custody, others are being contacted, and others are still at large.
Now, a week later, the police are back to reaching out to the public–this time, urging people to check their bank accounts.
Nampa Police say that they have caught onto a pattern– there are fraudulent charges at Albertson’s to purchase gift cards, at Costco to purchase Apple products, and at Best Buy, also for Apple products.
Check those bank statements!
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The USDA has issued a public health alert for various meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated dairy that may have been contaminated with salmonella. The recall was originally issued on April 30th, but the contaminated product list could continue to grow as more products are identified.
The Food Safety and Inspection arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the public health alert and there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of the products listed below, consumers are still advised to dispose of the items or return them to the place of purchase. Great Value and Pork King Good products sold at Idaho Walmart stores are included in the alert and recall.
Public Health Alert and Food Recall Issued For Pizza and Pork Rinds Sold in Idaho
As of right now, the food list includes pork rinds, breakfast pizzas, and chicken bacon ranch pizzas. The list could grow and the USDA advises consumers to check the list frequently. We will also update the list here when possible. The contaminated products carry a variety of ‘Best By’ and ‘Produced On’ dates, so check the lists carefully to make sure you don’t consume a contaminated product.
The nationwide brands to look for are Mama Cozzi’s from Aldi stores, Pork King Good, and Great Value at Walmart Stores.
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You can also look through these label photos to see if you have the product in your freezer.
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If you feel sick and have consumed a contaminated product, the USDA advise you to contact your health care provider.
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