Sweet Tooth

by Amy Sharp

my Jackson and her husband Juan love to eat shaved ice (snowballs). “Juan used to take our girls every day to get shaved ice,” says Amy. “It’s the best! We joked that we should buy a shaved ice machine and put it in our house. So for Father’s Day, I bought Juan a machine so we could make our own.”

“To make shaved ice, you need blocks of ice,” continues Amy. “Juan and I were shocked to learn that the biggest ice supplier in Greater Houston is downtown! We thought this was inconvenient for so many given how many shaved ice vendors there are out here in the suburbs. We decided to become an ice manufacturer. At Jax Ice & Treats, we sell 10lb and 12lb ultra-purified ice blocks. Our customers include snowball vendors, fishermen, ice sculpture artists, and more. By summer, we plan to launch our own shaved ice truck with 52 flavors. At the moment, we only make shaved ice for family and friends…and we love seeing the smiles good snowballs put on everyone’s faces!”

Of course, the love of a good snowball requires a dentist to take care of that sweet tooth. Amy says, “Juan and I have