They say laughter is the best medicine, but a scoop or two of ice cream certainly never hurts.
The Charmery recently announced it will participate in a special benefit to help victims of the wildfires in southern California.
Known for its handcrafted, creative ice cream flavors celebrating local culture and community — and owned and operated by husband-and-wife team David and Laura Alima — The Charmery recently announced a collaboration with the Los Angeles-based Sweet Rose Creamery as part of its OPIC (Other People’s Ice Cream) series.
For a limited time, The Charmery will offer a featured flavor, Caramel Apple Pie Peanut. Twenty percent of all proceeds from sales of this flavor will be donated to the California Community Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring homes, rebuilding lives and strengthening communities throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
“We are watching all of the devastation due to the wildfires and just wanted to help in any small way we could,” said David Alima, a Northwest Baltimore native who met his wife as counselors at Camp Moshava in Harford County. “Sweet Rose Creamery is an amazing shop, and we wanted to highlight their incredible flavors while allowing them to take the lead in selecting where the donations should go.”
Featuring roasted peanuts, the Caramel Apple Pie flavor was inspired by one of Sweet Rose Creamery’s signature creations. The flavor will be available at all Charmery locations starting this Friday, Feb. 7, and sold until supplies last.
Founded in July of 2013, The Charmery has locations in Hampden, Towson, the Union Collective in Medfield, Columbia, Chevy Chase and The Parks at Walter Reed in Washington, D.C. Some of their most beloved flavors include Old Bay Caramel, Maryland Mud, Lemon Stick, Mango with Sticky Rice, Pistachio Toffee and Summer Strawberry.
For information, visit thecharmery.com.
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