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Carmela's Creamery Delights with All-Natural Flavors
Using seasonal ingredients from Culver City's farmers market, Carmela Ice Cream and Sorbet kicks an average, preserved-packed dessert into an all-natural delight.
Using flowers, fruit, and herbs from local farmers markets--Jessica Mortarotti, founder and flavor developer--of Carmela Ice Cream and Sorbet gives an elegant spin to a summertime favorite: ice cream. Flavors like Salted Caramel, Lavender Honey, and Lemon Basil Sorbet have allowed her to receive praise in the Los Angeles Times, Bon Appetit, and Bravo's Top Chef--with more television appearances happening in the fall...
Employee and long-time friend Bob Brindley sells the ice cream in the farmers markets with his "actor" charm--diddling his words with a tune or two. When customers ask him what the ice cream is made of, he often jests with them-- saying, "Unicorn horns, children's souls, and animals' parts because we all know those don't have triglycerides or preservatives. Everything is all natural here."
Jessica's grandmother Carmela Mortarotti taught her the joys of baking and gave her a passion for what she calls "garden-inspired" flavors.
