What more could you ask for in our retro round-up of Minchella memories over the years.
We thought we would take a tasty trip to times gone by after our recent article on The Nook prompted 18,000 people to take an interest in the post on social media.
1. A nostalgic view
Who remembers this view of Minchella's. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
2. A giant challenge in 2003
Getting stuck into a giant Michael Minchella ice cream 16 years ago. Does this bring back memories? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: TR
3. Ice cream for 180 please!
Lucy Wilson and Abbey Carr with class mates from Westoe Crown as they tuck into their Minchella's ice cream at South Marine Park in 2011. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: iain brown
4. A big-hearted gesture in 2006
Catherine Cookson Court celebrated Catherine Cookson's 100th birthday in 2006 with a helping hand from Toney Minchella who supplied the ice cream. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SN