The Picnic Basket, Cannon Beach, Ore.

No way did I want ice cream on this chilly, gray day. I couldn’t picture myself enjoying a cone while walking around, umbrella-free, in a downpour. But I went into the Picnic Basket in solidarity with the sisters and friends, and one thing led to another … This Cannon Beach sweet shop features local Tillamook-brand ice cream in flavors such as root beer float and white licorice (I sampled both, they were excellent: creamy and luscious), plus plenty of the fruity flavors I favor. It was a tough decision, but Oregon black cherry won out. Divino!