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The Times News asked readers to share stories of the lasting gifts that their mothers gave to them — the simple, heartfelt ...

There’s a moment that happens when you taste real, honest-to-goodness handcrafted ice cream – time stops, your eyes involuntarily close, and a little moan escapes that you hope nobody else notices.