A Distinctive Spoon

Take a moment to look around and see the variety of dishes we for different foods and meals.

When you take a step back, it’s amazing how many different types of dishes we use to serve food. All of these specific materials were created for their own purpose, and over time, the use of them has become a tradition that can demonstrate the evolution and history of food.

Plastic-ware for picnics
Fine china for special occasions
Salad forks
Soup spoons
Espresso shot glasses

Did you ever notice that the spoons in those bowls used at gelaterias, like Pino Gelato, are atypical?

These fascinating little spoons are called palettinas and are a part of the tradition of eating gelato. They are smaller than our normal dinner spoons which allows you to enjoy every moment of your gelato rather than rushing through the pleasurable taste. Allow this little spoon to help you cleanse your palette with full bursts of gelato. In addition, their square shape makes them stand out from other desserts and adds the international flair to parties.

Here is a supplier of the little palettinas.
https://www.gelatosupply.com/products.html?id=g

 Acknowledge the difference between gelato and other desserts. 

Eat your gelato with a palettina.

The Green Scoop

You know what I’m talking about.

So sweet…

So refreshing…

So green…

I’m talking about my favorite flavor of gelato - Mint Chocolate Chip! I must say that it is a delectable choice for a pleasant winter day. Sitting on a plaza or park bench with a charming little dish of Italian dessert paradise. Enjoying the relaxing moment of life and allowing the gelato to cleanse the palette and soul… sigh.

Whoa…! Sorry about the daydream… back to blogging!

Well, as much as I do love my mint chip gelato (and I do!), there is something else that I have been wanting to share with you.


Do you know what else is sweet, refreshing, and green?

Actively taking care of the environment everyday.

Last month, we shared with you many of things we are doing at Pino Gelato to help take care of the environment so we can all continue to enjoy life on this beautiful planet. If you didn’t have a chance to read it, scroll down a bit to January 20th and see what kinds of actions we are taking!

We want you to be a part of our eco-friendly family of gelatorians! Come into Pino Gelato and share the things you have done over the past month to change your impact on the world.

If you didn’t have a chance to change anything in busy-busy January, don’t lose your chocolate chips. You can still do something! After googleing and facebooking, like many of us do on the weekends, we noticed that this week is the Random Acts of Kindness Week. What a perfect time to make a difference?!

We challenge you to dedicate this week to making at least one change in your life that can support the environment!

When you have done that random act of kindness for the earth, then act kindly toward your community and society by posting that idea here on the blog, on our face book page, and/or tell your friends about it!

As individuals, we may not feel like we can make a difference, but we are all a part of a giant green scoop of difference. You are the chocolate chips that make that mint gelato so sweet and worth changing for.

Take a moment today to come to Pino Gelato and start making a difference!

Gelato - The Food of Love

Gelato is red

Gelato is blue

Vanilla for me

Chocolate for you.

 

We all know that Valentine's Day is fast approaching and has become both a loved and hated holiday of the year. We think it's time that everyone has a chance to enjoy in the sweetness of the day.

If you are single:

Well…. there is good news this time around.

Gelato is on your side! We invite you to Pino Gelato to enjoy a delicious treat and a cappuccino! Bring your friends and celebrate your love savoring creamy gelato.

For the couples:

The season of romance is upon us complete with:  (the usual suspects)

Red Roses

Box of Chocolates

Teddy Bears

Romantic Films

Candle Light Dinners

Do you want to fall into these clichés or are you ready to take your romance international? Add an Italian twist to say “Ti amo”( I love you, in Italian) by bringing your sweetheart to Pino Gelato for a scoop of their choice.  

In addition, who could forget the romantic line, “As you wish” from The Princess Bride?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbX1U1tx9aw

Come to Pino Gelato to say “I love you” by granting your partner’s wish with a truffle made uniquely for the two of you.

A Scoop A Day Keeps the Sadness Away.

Hello Gelatorians!

Time for a check-up to see how your Gelato New Year’s Resolution’s are going. We hope that you are getting stronger by achieving your resolution to take better care of your body!

To show our support, we took gelato to the Powerhouse Gym in Hilton Head, SC to celebrate their 2nd year anniversary and a few things going on with Pino Gelato!  Around 400 people came out to this place of energy and high spirits


First-

We are celebrating the opening of a new store in Old Town Bluffton! For those of you who live off island, we have a closer Pino Gelato for you! If you are traveling to Hilton Head Island in the spring or summer, we would absolutely love to see you at the original Pino Gelato in the Wexford Plaza. Also, try out the new store located just off the island at the Bridge Center where we are adding a worldly touch through Italian dessert.

Second -

We wanted to encourage you to be active but also to treat yourself because let’s be honest: without some reward, it’s tough to keep going. So take a moment and let your taste buds savor some well-earned gelato.

To help some of the 5,000 Powerhouse Gym members and local people who came to party with us succeed in changing their lives for the better; we gave away Yum Yum Dishes!
Remember the Yum Yum Dishes that help control portions?
They were featured in the January newsletter?


Still smiling? J If you haven’t tried them out, I dare you.

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One of our resolutions has been to keep in touch with YOU, the backbone of our family of gelatorians! We hope you have enjoyed our new blog resolution. It has been a treat to hear from you here and on our face book page. We love hearing about your stories and passion for gelato and hope that you will continue to do so!

A lot is going on with us, and we hope that good things are happening with you too.  So, here is your prescription from your caring gelato family.

Take some time to relax.
Visit the nearest Pino Gelato.
Reward yourself for all of your hard work.

Well… I am off to take a break and have a scoop of mint chocolate. Care to join me?