Co-owner Kristel Johnson pours a 3-gallon batch of Sonoran Coffee ice cream to be churned at the manufacturing facility for Isabella's Ice Cream, 960 E. 17th St., on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Husband and wife owners Dominic and Kristel Johnson have moved the 4-year-old company's pint products into freezer shelves at Whole Foods, AJ's Fine Foods and most recently Midwest grocery chain Schnucks. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Available at multiple locations including Rincon Market, Renee’s Organic Oven, Lerua’s Fine Mexican Foods and 1702.

Prices: Variable.

Most popular flavors: Salted Caramel Pecan, Lavender Vanilla.

Isabella’s Ice Cream is sold in stores and restaurants. But it is owners Kristel and Dominic Johnson’s ice cream truck that launched the business. These days, it is used primarily for catered events, but it is still a strong identifier for them. The trucks resemble old Model Ts but have definite 21st century touches.

“The trucks run all on electric. We have solar panels that run the freezers and lighting systems,” Kristel said. “The whole concept was to use the charm of yesterday with the technology of today.”

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