ABOUT ME
Get to know us!
The Face Behind The Blog
Hi! My name is Marianne and I am the sole writer for Skip the Cone. I love to travel and I love food. So writing about the two things I am passionate about was definitely a no-brainer!
John, my husband and partner in crime, believes that ice cream should be its own food group. He is the inspiration and willing sampler behind this blog.
Now, for the plot twist! I actually have a dairy sensitivity! Why would I start an ice cream blog if I can’t actually EAT ice cream??
For one thing, I am forever in search of frozen desserts that I can enjoy, and that actually taste like ice cream. And secondly, this is where the partner in crime, willing guinea pig, and happy sampler comes in!
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That said, I am also the one who researches, plans and manages all of our food travel adventures.
I am definitely an expert on finding places to visit and treats to try that are off the beaten path, unique, and still a perfect fit for us.
Want to learn more? Read more about our story below.
Our Story
Blogging, Travel, & Ice Cream
What We Do
We are a Canadian couple who has set out to explore the world, one country (and flavour) at a time.
Our blog is all about popular ice cream parlours, destinations and off-the-beaten-path places to get the best and most unique ice cream around!
We are also game to learn as much about ice cream as possible! We want to know the facts, the flavours, and the whole scoop on what makes ice creams around the world special.
We also want to give you the best advice on ice cream related gadgets and accessories that you may be looking to purchase yourself.
Lastly, we want to share some of the best ice cream recipes that we have tried at home. If you love to whip up your own creations, we have the recommendations and tips you’ll need for creating a cool treat at home.
Who We Are
Marianne – As I mentioned, I am the sole writer for Skip the Cone. I am also the travel planner, dreamer, adventure-seeker, researcher, finder of hidden gems, and the crazy one who hatches the most extravagant travel ideas. And I do photography too!
John – My hubby John shares the photography and video creation for our blog. He is also the #1 ice cream enthusiast, taste tester, partner in crime, and most of all, is willing to go along with all the crazy ideas I throw at him.
How I Got Started Blogging
While I started blogging about our travels, we soon realized that food was a passion as well.
I started blogging back in 2020. Since world travel was at a standstill, it was the perfect time for me to write about past travel experiences.
Pretty soon, it became obvious that I also loved to write about our culinary experiences… especially ice cream!
Not only was I reminiscing about all the wonderful experiences that John and I have been fortunate enough to have, but it was a way for me to offer inspiration to other people.
Why I Blog
Where Are We Now?
Our home base has always been Canada. And while I would love to be somewhat nomadic, that just isn’t our lifestyle.
You will find that many of the places we visit and review are in Ontario. However, we have tried to include as many experiences from our travels as possible.