Many people are probably ready for it to cool down some as Connecticut hits day seven in the heat wave.
But some businesses are benefitting from the heat.
Praline's Ice Cream, based out of Wallingford, manufactures ice cream for their 11 stores throughout the state. They've been in business since 1984.
Lately, people have been flocking to get ice cream because it has been so hot outside.
On a normal day, they make about 250 to 300 tubs of ice cream, but owner Donna Torre said the heat wave has brought in extra business.
“Anywhere on a daily basis probably between 400 to [500] depending on our room depending on we have some stores that are averaging 100 tubs a delivery," Said Torre.
From adding the base, to the cream, to the fruit… they're the ingredients for happy customers and a happy business.
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Then those tubs get delivered to Praline’s stores throughout the state.
“Just a steady line of customers coming in and they’re thankful to have something cold and creamy to eat," Said Michelle Caramanello, General Manager of the Wallingford Praline’s Ice Cream shop.
For Sarah Heimbach of Meriden, a scoop of ice cream does just the trick.
“And just eating ice cream after a hot day is just like it cools you down.”
Torre says she’s glad they’re getting the extra business, which compensates for the slower months in the winter time.
