The quest to eat local runs through some pretty good ice creams.  Go a bit north and there's Sibby's from Wisconsin; head the other way and there's Trader's Point Creamery from Indiana.  Right smack here in Chicago there's a couple of great gals making ice creams.  Today, let's talk about Ruth & Phil's.  Not only do the people behind Ruth and Phil's sell their ice cream at the winter markets, they make their ice creams from ingredients found at the winter markets. 

Last night we needed a bit extra food after chicken salad and winter salad.  Luckily, we had some R&C cinnamon honey Buffalo Trace bourbon carrot ice cream.  The winter carrots give the ice cream a texture approaching grit but, really in a good way.  The mix of several strong flavors (see list above) makes it all come together.  It's not the type of ice cream to head pint-first into after a break-up or something, but ice cream to enjoy in a small, intense scoop (or two).

Tell us about the local ice creams you love.