Baseball with an appetite

With the Rockies closest to the World Series than they've ever been, most of Colorado can't seem to keep their minds off baseball.

And there is no better baseball-watching companion than ice cream. It's sweet, keeps you cool and doesn't interrupt the play by play.

When at the ball park, options are limited as far as ice cream goes. Especially on a student's budget. I suggest the Dippin Dots, aka the "ice cream of the future."

Although it'll cost you the better part of 10 dollars for a decent size, this ball shaped ice cream is fun to eat and hard to find, so it might be worth it (read Septmber 18's post for more information).

Another option is Coors Field's soft serve. Also ridiculously priced and only mediocre in quality, it still tastes great during those hot day games.

For a bonus souvenir they'll make a sundae in a Rockies helmet, but it will cost an extra arm and leg. Which may seem worth it after a few Coors drafts.

But there is one benefit to not having the extra hundreds laying around for a ticket to the game: ice cream options grow exponentially.

Baskin Robbin's Baseball Nut is a seasonal flavor, made with cashews and a black raspberry swirl. The combination of the nuts and berry flavor make each Tulowitzki homer even sweeter.

If your planning on having people over to watch the World Series, try for an ice cream sundae theme. Giant tubs of vanilla or chocolate can be bought at King Soopers or Safeway for under ten dollars. Ask your guests to bring their favorite topping, and you can make your own ice cream buffet.

But don't forget the peanuts.