{"id":29513,"date":"2025-10-02T20:31:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T01:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/10\/02\/vermont-ice-cream-shop-creates-taylor-swift-inspired-flavors-nbc-chicago\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T20:32:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T01:32:01","slug":"vermont-ice-cream-shop-creates-taylor-swift-inspired-flavors-nbc-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/10\/02\/vermont-ice-cream-shop-creates-taylor-swift-inspired-flavors-nbc-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Vermont ice cream shop creates Taylor Swift-inspired flavors \u2013 NBC Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction to Taylor Swift-Inspired Flavors<\/h2>\n<p>An ice cream shop is going all out for Taylor Swift&#8217;s new album. Located in Vergennes, Vermont, lu\u2022lu has invented special flavors ahead of the singer&#8217;s &quot;The Life of a Showgirl&quot; release. The local shop makes all of its ice cream in-house, so they&#8217;ve gotten creative for Swift.<\/p>\n<h2>The Inspiration Behind the Flavors<\/h2>\n<p>&quot;I decided that, with her new release, I&#8217;m so excited about it,&quot; lu\u2022lu owner Laura Mack said. &quot;Waiting around for it to drop, I needed something to keep that energy going, so I was like &#8216;Why not fully embrace the flavors of Taylor Swift and open it up to the community who loves and adores her?&#8217;&quot;<\/p>\n<h2>The Taylor Swift Collection<\/h2>\n<p>Mack has appropriately named these creations the &quot;Taylor Swift Collection (lu\u2022lu&#8217;s version).&quot; There&#8217;s a different taste for all of Swift&#8217;s albums, with nine different mini collections. Here are the descriptions of each flavor:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fearless:<\/strong> Vanilla-Caramel ice cream (a smooth backdrop for shimmer) with a glittered-salted caramel ripple and honeycomb-toffee pieces (it tastes like stepping out fearlessly into love).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speak Now: <\/strong>Mascarpone-Blueberry ice cream (hello, gorgeous purple) with a ripple of lemon-blueberry ripple (a burst of boldness, daring you to &quot;speak now&quot;).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Red:<\/strong> Spiced apple ice cream(warm cinnamon + baked-apple vibes)with a cider caramel ripple and streusel bits (perfect for a trip upstate, with the autumn leaves falling).<\/li>\n<li><strong>1989:<\/strong> Coconut ice cream infused with butterfly pea tea (smooth, cool, and naturally blue) with a blueberry-lemon curd ripple in our wildest dreams) with white chocolate pearls (sleek + timeless).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reputation:<\/strong> Black cocoa powder ice cream (intense, dark, unapologetic) with homemade Oreo cookie pieces (crunchy, rebellious, a little dangerous).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lover:<\/strong> Strawberry ice cream (soft pink, sweet + fruity) with small pieces of white chocolate + pieces of rainbow sugar cookies (colorful + fun, like dancing in the kitchen in the refrigerator light).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evermore + Folklore (sister albums):<\/strong> Honey-chamomile ice cream (soft, floral, and soothing \u2014 a nod to Folklore\u2019s quiet magic) spiked with champagne (because \u2026 we all have some champagne problems).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Midnights:<\/strong> Blackberry-Lavender ice cream (dreamy, floral, soft like a haze) with Blackberry compote (dark, jammy, midnight-deep) with crushed vanilla meringues (like stars in the night sky).<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Life of a Showgirl:<\/strong> Tangy lime curd ice cream (zesty, vibrant, attention grabbing) with a mango-coconut ripple (show-stopping color, a scoop that takes center stage).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Availability of the Special Collection<\/h2>\n<p>The special collection was available for preorder from Sept. 10-30. If you missed out, you can still order online here or try the flavors in-store from Friday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 5, to coincide with the album drop on Oct. 3.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The Taylor Swift-inspired flavors at lu\u2022lu are a unique and delicious way to celebrate the singer&#8217;s new album. With nine different mini collections, each flavor is carefully crafted to represent a different album. Whether you&#8217;re a die-hard Swiftie or just looking to try something new, these flavors are sure to impress.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Q: Where is lu\u2022lu located?<br \/>\nA: lu\u2022lu is located in Vergennes, Vermont.<\/li>\n<li>Q: How can I order the Taylor Swift-inspired flavors?<br \/>\nA: You can order online or try the flavors in-store from Friday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 5.<\/li>\n<li>Q: What are the different flavors in the Taylor Swift Collection?<br \/>\nA: The collection includes nine different mini collections, each representing a different Taylor Swift album. Flavors include Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation, Lover, Evermore + Folklore, Midnights, and The Life of a Showgirl.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to Taylor Swift-Inspired Flavors An ice cream shop is going all out for Taylor Swift&#8217;s new album. Located in Vergennes, Vermont, lu\u2022lu has invented special flavors ahead of the singer&#8217;s &quot;The Life of a Showgirl&quot; release. The local shop makes all of its ice cream in-house, so they&#8217;ve gotten creative for Swift. 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