Surprising Facts about Pistachios
Did you know Pistachio is a tree? It is a member of the cashew family, originating from Central Asia and the Middle East. People have been eating pistachios for thousands of years and we love to make our popular gelato with Pure Pistachio Butter from Sicily.
Pistachio Seeds.
Did you know Pistachio is a tree? It is a member of the cashew family, originating from Central Asia and the Middle East. People have been eating pistachios for thousands of years and we love to make our popular gelato with Pure Pistachio Butter from Sicily.
The Italians were ahead of the game. In the first century A.D. Emperor Vitellius introduced Rome to the pistachio. Apicius, Rome's 5th-century A.D. recipe book, and that era's version of Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking, includes pistachios.
That which we call a pistachio is known as the "smiling nut" in Iran and the "happy nut" in China. They're also known as the "green almond."
The kernels can have different colors, ranging from yellow to shades of green. At GelatoLove we don’t use any food coloring, so our pistachio gelato is a beautiful shade of light brownish green.
Among the health benefits of pistachios, we find high levels of unsaturated fatty acids an potassium. They both have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory traits. They can also lower your chances of cardiovascular disease.
Since Pistachios are bursting with fiber, minerals and unsaturated fat, they can help keep your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol in check.
Pistachio trees were introduced from Asia to Europe in the 1st century AD by the Romans. In the 19th century, the pistachio was cultivated commercially in parts of the English-speaking world, such as Australia along with New Mexico and California, where it was introduced in 1854 as a garden tree.
The pistachio tree may possibly live up to 300 years. Production is biennial-bearing, meaning the harvest is heavier in alternate years. Peak production is reached around 20 years.
Each pistachio tree averages around 50 kilograms (110 lb) of seeds, or around 50,000, every two years.
A Day Trip in Carlsbad with Melvin Robert.
Melvin Robert from Spectrum News1 spent a day in Carlsbad visiting GelatoLove and some of our favorite places in this world. Enjoy this beautiful segment where he takes us to the mesmerizing Flower Fields, Leo Carrillo Ranch, Pipes Surf Shop and our dear friend Clinton Prager with Prager Bros Bakery (GelatoLove is at min 5.50).
Melvin Robert from Spectrum News1 spent a day in Carlsbad visiting GelatoLove and some of our favorite places in this world. Enjoy this beautiful segment where he takes us to the mesmerizing Flower Fields, Leo Carrillo Ranch, Pipes Surf Shop and our dear friend Clinton Prager with Prager Bros Bakery (GelatoLove is at minute 5.50).
What a fun visit to have Melvin make and Authentic Affogato for us and check our delicious cakes.
Maybe a Day in Carlsbad is not enough, but make time to visit these fabulous beaches and the numerous awarded Restaurants. We promise that a weekend in Carlsbad will certainly become memorable.
Arrivederci a presto!
Meet Ray, our Gelato Maker and GelatoLove Server
Raymond Whight. Gelato maker and server at GelatoLove, Carlsbad, California.
While Ray is a California native, his is family originally from Tonga. As a kid he used to go back and forth between the beautiful Pacific Island and Oceanside, where he currently lives. At GelatoLove we feel like the Ocean and Nature itself shaped Ray’s positive attitude and unique way of thinking. We also discovered that he’s passionate about Marine Biology and that’s what he studies at Mira Costa College.
Ray is young, but he has already had many different job experiences: from laborer for construction projects during the pandemic, to young caterer for restaurants, as well as offering customer service at GameStop. Ray shares his time between school, work and his favorite activities: football, surfing, video games and making music.
At GelatoLove Ray immediately absorbed the art of scaling and mixing our fresh ingredients to make all the countless flavors we offer at GelatoLove. Ray’s eclectic personality can also be enjoyed at the store, where anybody can meet him serving the homemade gelato he previously prepared.
Meet Nicole, our new Pastry Chef.
Nicole Hovan is a certified culinary arts professional with ten years plus of experience in the hospitality industry. She joined the GelatoLove Family in August and she became the artist behind our latest sweet creations.
GelatoLove Team Spotlight
Nicole Hovan Pastry Chef.
Nicole Hovan is a certified culinary arts professional with ten years plus of experience in the hospitality industry. She joined the GelatoLove Family in August and she became the artist behind our latest sweet creations.
Passionate about Italian Food and Desserts, Nicole learned to love Artisan Gelato throughout her extended travel in Italy. She got her University Degree in Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona, Class of 2017. Continually looking to expand her knowledge and skill sets, Nicole loves challenging herself to learn and grow in areas she has yet to conquer.
As a new Dessert Creative Director Nicole is magnifying our Homemade Gelato and Dessert offerings through the First Independent Online Dessert Platform available in Southern California. You can now find Custom Made Cakes, Italian Desserts, Cookies, Homemade Gelato and other specialties by clicking on GelatoLove Online Store or visiting our Carlsbad Village Location.
Find out how our Gelato is made!
Have you ever wondered what homemade gelato is? How is it different than ice cream? What sets our gelato apart from all the other gelato in the world? In this post, we will break down our gelato making process and explain what makes our gelato so unique and healthy.
Have you ever wondered what gelato is? How is it different than ice cream? What sets our gelato apart from all the other gelato in the world? In this post, we will break down our gelato making process and explain what makes our gelato so unique and healthy. Read on to find out more!
Step 1: Source the Ingredients
We use only high quality non-treated California milk and cream as the base for our dairy gelato flavors. We currently supply our dairy from Hollandia a family owned company based in the San Diego North County in San Marcos since 1950. Hollandia Dairy Farm is also Certified Humane®, with unquestionable, passionate and ethical treatment of their animals. Our nut and oat milks are made in house with organic ingredients. We use them in many of our non-dairy gelato flavors. We source fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers such as Aviara Farms, that also runs the famous Carlsbad Strawberry Company. Exquisite pistachio and hazelnut pure pastes are imported from Italy. The finest chocolate drops come from Belgium.
Step 2: Our Secret Ingredient (besides Love!)
Our gelato is set apart from the rest by the sugar we use. Allulose is a a natural, non-GMO sugar derived from fruits such as kiwis, figs, and raisins. Unlike other natural and synthetic sweeteners, allulose tastes and functions just like regular sugar. Yet it contains only 10% of the calories of sucrose (regular sugar), and does not trigger a glycemic response in the body. We are proud to be the first company in the world to use allulose in our gelato, giving the gelato a lighter, healthier feel, with the same rich taste.
Step 3: How We Make It
We hand make all of our gelato in small batches at our state-of-the-art facility in Carlsbad. Our Italian gelato chef chops all of the fruit by hand, grinds the coffee beans and mixes the nuts, and adds all of the ingredients to our high quality gelato machines imported from Italy. The machine churns out the perfect, creamy-consistency gelato, that incorporates 50% less air than ice cream. Gelato has a dense texture and it is super rich in flavor. We arrange it the traditional way in metal pans with beautiful assortments of fruits, nuts, or cookies on top. The pans are then stored in our walk-in freezer, which is specially designed to maintain the perfect temperature for storing gelato, which is served between 7 and 15 degrees Fahrenheit (regular ice cream is served between 0 and 10 degrees Fahrenheit).
Step 4: How We Serve It
Gelato is served with a paddle which is better designed to work with the creamier texture of gelato than the traditional ice cream scoop. This also means you have much more freedom to choose your number of flavors, since we don’t measure quantities in number of scoops. We allow you to taste up to 3 flavors, even in a small size cup! Because gelato is richer, creamier, and has less air than ice cream, you don’t have to eat as much to feel satisfied.
Come Visit Us!
Come visit our tasting room and watch our gelato makers at work. Our state-of-the-art facilities are located in the Food District at Carlsbad Gateway Center in Carlsbad, CA. Ceiling-height windows into our production space offer visitors a rare peek at the gelato making process. Stop by to see where the magic happens and taste some of our freshly made flavors!
GelatoLove Wins TRIPADVISOR WORLD Travelers' Choice!
We are excited to announce that GelatoLove is the recipient of a TripAdvisor 2020 World Travelers’ Choice Award! This means GelatoLove is rated among the top 10% of businesses worldwide, and the #1 dessert spot in Carlsbad.
We are excited to announce that GelatoLove is the recipient of a TripAdvisor World 2020 Travelers’ Choice Award! This means GelatoLove is rated among the top 10% of businesses worldwide, and the #1 dessert spot in Carlsbad. We are incredibly honored to be in the same restaurant category French Laundry in Yountville, California, Daniel, NYC and many more considered the best in the World. The prestigious award follows 3 years of Certificate of Excellence for Best Gelato 2017-2019. This accomplishment is so meaningful to us and would not have been possible without your loyalty and support. We work hard every day to create the best possible product and experience for our customers, but you help us by spreading the word to friends and family and sharing about your experience on platforms such as Tripadvisor. We work hard because we love our community, and that community is made up of people like you! So thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for being here. We are honored to be your pick for the 2020 Travelers’ Choice Award.
Family Gelato by Jax Connolly
“I’ve traveled around a bit and haven’t found anything even close to how good this is. The gelato is incredibly creamy. Somehow, they’ve managed to reduce sugar and fat, and end up with one of the most decadent desserts I’ve ever tasted. The servers are knowledgeable and the flavor options diverse. If I’m anywhere remotely near Gelato Love, I will be getting gelato there.”