Summer may be winding down, but there's still plenty of time for ice cream.

We go behind the scenes to learn how one of Connecticut's most beloved frozen treats is made, revisit the nostalgia of the neighborhood ice cream truck, and hear from local experts about what makes a truly great scoop.

We'll also explore creative flavors – including vegan options – and get recommendations for some of the best ice cream destinations around the state.

Whether you're loyal to vanilla or always chasing the next unique flavor, this episode is for you.

Guests:
Chris Casiello: plant Manager of Arethusa Farm Dairy in Litchfield
Reinaldo Sánchez: co-owner and chief operations officer of Vía Láctea
Lorivie Alicea: co-owner of Vía Láctea
Craig Behun: teacher and owner of the CT Ice Cream Tour food truck

Summer may be winding down, but there's still plenty of time for ice cream.
We go behind the scenes to learn how one of Connecticut's most beloved frozen treats is made, revisit the nostalgia of the neighborhood ice cream truck, and hear from local experts about what makes a truly great scoop.
We'll also explore creative flavors &ndash; including vegan options &ndash; and get recommendations for some of the best ice cream destinations around the state.
Whether you're loyal to vanilla or always chasing the next unique flavor, this episode is for you.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Chris Casiello:&nbsp;plant Manager of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arethusafarm.com/">Arethusa Farm Dairy in Litchfield</a></li>
<li>Reinaldo S&aacute;nchez:&nbsp;co-owner and chief operations officer of<a href="https://vialacteact.com/pages/meet-us?srsltid=AfmBOoqD5hpxWwETAza9UDTlVTr81nhcq_kD8-z428OuZfMV5_D1m8gO">&nbsp;V&iacute;a L&aacute;ctea</a></li>
<li>Lorivie Alicea:&nbsp;co-owner of<a href="https://vialacteact.com/pages/meet-us?srsltid=AfmBOoqD5hpxWwETAza9UDTlVTr81nhcq_kD8-z428OuZfMV5_D1m8gO">&nbsp;V&iacute;a L&aacute;ctea</a></li>
<li>Craig Behun:&nbsp;teacher and owner of the CT Ice Cream Tour food truck</li>
</ul>

Produced by Connecticut Public, 'Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Where We Live is a call-in talk show about who we are in Connecticut and our place in the world.

Where We Live

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.