Cicadas sing. Crickets chirp. That's the song of summer in the desert. Lizards fix one wary eye on you as the temperature climbs to 115° or higher. It's the intense dry heat and sunshine that make this destination so exotic.
Postcards from PS...
Even in the summer Palm Springs beats as a thriving destination for tourists. Mist machines from the local businesses shoot little jets of water in the air, hoping to keep you cool enough to keep you shopping.
The coolness soon evaporates and its time for refreshment that is more rewarding.
Imagine homemade hot fudge and locally grown fruits and nuts mixed into homemade ice cream.
Located in the middle of the downtown shopping district, my favorite place to stop is Great Shakes. The cool interior is a time trip to the 60s, filled with pictures of the Rat Pack and vintage candy.
Constructed more like a sundae, every shake is topped, with whipped cream or a marshmallow that has been blasted with a blowtorch to a caramel finish. Each treat comes with a straw, accessorized with a homemade lemon cookie.
Organic milk from Alta Dena dairy, and flecks of walnuts with locally grown dates make a Palm Springs favorite- the date shake.
Lemon lavender, banana graham, salted caramel, date walnut. Staying cool never tasted so good.
Banana Caramel Graham...