A visit to the mothership
A trip to Maine would not be complete without a visit to Skowhegan to Gifford’s Farm Stand for ice cream and mini golf. In my quest over the past two years Gifford’s has been by far the best commercial product. Gifford’s has been around for about forty years and serves about 100 flavors and concoctions.
Our trip this year started with an email request for information from Gifford’s hoping there might be a creamery in the motherland of Skowhegan. Despite a friendly exchange with Teresa no creamery or tours of the dairy exist. Gifford’s does source all their cream locally at a number of different local dairies farms.
On a warm 70 degree spring day Gifford’s was hopping. We jumped at mini golf first and saved the ice cream for a reward and I was 3 under par by the way, ha ha! By the time we finished our round the ice cream stand was swamped but people were being respectful and practicing good social distance.
Lots of options at Gifford’s. The basics are…well not that basic. Maureen had chocolate lover’s chocolate with chocolate cookie and chocolate crunch inclusions. I stuck with my standard coffee milkshake with a scoop of chocolate. Both did not disappoint and were rich and creamy and tasty till the list lick or sip. Just how I like my Gifford’s!
If traveling to Maine don’t miss a chance to visit the mothership and enjoy a round of mini golf!
The Connecticut Ice Cream Quest 