Chilly Billy's

We've recently returned from a vacation in Scottsdale, Arizona, where self-serve frozen yogurt joints are more common than McDonald's. A delicious, healthy alternative to Dairy Queen, these little shops offer many flavors of frozen yogurt of various fat levels, and a wide array of toppings like fresh fruit, candy, nuts, and syrups. Grab a cup at the front and load up to your heart's content, placing your concoction proudly on a scale and paying by the ounce. Eat a little, splurge a lot, it's up to you.

The day we returned to Minnesota, I "Googled" Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt and lo-and-behold, just such a place had opened in Dinky Town just days earlier! In the car we all went, driving as fast as the law will allow to Chilly Billy's, Minnesota's own spoonfull of dessert heaven.

Chilly Billy's offers 10 flavors of frozen yogurt, from creamy cheesecake to rich peanut butter to the ultra tart pomegranate raspberry, and at least 40, count 'em, 40 delightful toppings. They rotate flavors and occasionally add toppings, keeping frequent visitors like me on our toes. I've already filled an entire punch card, and planning ahead to my next visit: peanut butter and chocolate frozen yogurt topped with cherries, hot fudge and whipped cream. Maybe a shake or two of sprinkles, just for kicks. It's up to me, which is the whole point of self-serve. Oh, the delicious, intoxicating power!

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