ice cream

Ice cream might be America’s favorite dessert, but how we enjoy it changes from state to state. From classic vanilla loyalists to bold Rocky Road fans, every corner of the country has its own scoop identity. Using Instacart shopping data, La Pera’s Sweet Shop took a look at the most purchased ice cream flavors across all 50 states and the results tell a fascinating story about American taste, tradition, and regional personality. Read America’s Favorite Ice Cream Flavor in

When people think of the 1920s, they picture jazz, flappers, speakeasies, and bootleggers. Beneath the wild nightlife of the Roaring Twenties was another cultural revolution, one that didn’t involve alcohol at all. When the country went dry, America turned to ice cream.

At La Pera’s Sweet Shop, we love celebrating the sweet things that make America special — family, freedom, and of course, ice cream. But did you know that ice cream has been a presidential favorite for centuries? From George Washington’s hand churned desserts to Ronald Reagan’s official “National Ice Cream Month,” every era of American history has had a Commander in Chief with a soft spot for a scoop.