Based on the definitions you provide and how I personally interpret the term delicacies, I would say it depends. Is ice cream a rarity where you live? Or, are there certain flavors that would be considered rare or so tasty that they're highly sought after?
I mean, vanilla ice cream in and of itself would not be a delicacy here. It's everywhere really. But, not all vanilla ice cream is created equal, so some might actually qualify.
Then, I would say, is there something so unique about what your mother offers that people would crave it? Is it so amazing that others need to have it?
If I had to choose between delicacies and specialties, I'd probably go for delicacies simply because specialties could cover a wide range of things from food to whatever else someone can be good at.
I wish you all well with the tasty treats, regardless of the name. :)
Thank you so much for that very detailed explanation you have. :) :) I would think my mom's ice cream is rare because we use different ingredients than most of the ice cream they offer here. Hehe :) So, we'd really just go with delicacy then. :D :D
Thank you by the way, it is nice to see you here. :)
No problem. Glad to help, and based on what you just said, it does sound like you've got the right name.
Is it a profitable business, or is it something that's done on the side?
My wife's aunt has a little snacks and candy store (not sure what to call it) she runs out of the garage of her home down in Mexico. There, that's a pretty common thing. She works long hours every day, but as far as I know, it's enough to keep the lights on and food on the table.
It is actually a profitable business for as long as you know the techniques. :) And it is also just easy to make that is why my mom is really loving it! :D Right now, she is just trying to do experiments to put different flavors on them. :)
Ohh, so is it not that profitable?
For her aunt? Well, profitable enough to keep things going, I guess. I have no idea what her overhead or other expenses are, and I don't know what she needs for bills, but she seems to be making it.
That's awesome. If she really enjoys what's she's doing and she has the time to experiment while also being in production, that's the best of both worlds. Always need to come up with ways to innovate, either in the product itself, in production of it, or in other ways to make things faster, more efficient, etc. That way things don't become stagnant, or boring, or less fun.