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Move over, pumpkin pie, this ice cream may replace you as a Thanksgiving dessert staple.

Why are people so quick to eat cicada bugs? Apparently, they taste darn good as a hard-serve ice cream, because the concoction sold out in minutes at one New Jersey ice cream shop.

UpdatedWed, Jun 9, 2021 at 5:25 pm ET Replies(3) The decision to include these red-eyed bugs in ice cream was a “special” one for Gabriella Carbone and business partner Matthew Errico. (The Bent Spoon) PRINCETON, NJ —When nature gives you a cicada invasion, make ice cream. At least thats what a local ice cream store believes. The Bent Spoon dropped a "shock flavor" last Saturday for those with an experimental palate. The "cicada chocolate chip" ice cream got Princeton abuzz, with stock ...

Get our free mobile app The Bent Spoon in Princeton served up "cicada chocolate chip" ice cream last Saturday, and reportedly hit the bottom of the barrel in approximately one hour, according to Patch.com. The Bent Spoons owner Gabriella Carbone and her business partner Matthew Errico tell Patch.com the Brood X cicada emergence gave them a perfect opportunity to cater to their more adventurous customers. It certainly gives new meaning to the term organic. The duo managed to collect just en...

The Bent Spoon in Princeton developed a cicada chocolate chip ice cream.

This is the best idea, Princeton Online. I cant wait to warm up this winter by strolling through Princeton on the Hot Cocoa Crawl. Grab your family or friends and head to downtown Princeton. Make sure to check out all of the beautiful holiday lights, the Palmer Square Christmas tree, and amazing window displays in the best shops in the area. While youre there, warm up with some of the best hot cocoa in town. Its a fantastic and fun way to support local businesses too. Heres a list of some sugge...