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Ice Cream Cabinets for New and Remodel Customers – C. Nelson Mfg., Co.
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Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream – David Deadman, NICRA 2018 Convention Chair, Episode 15
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Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream – David Deadman, NICRA 2018 Convention Chair, Episode 15
Show Links and Links:
2018 NICRA CONVENTION GUEST SPEAKER Brain Smith of Ample Hills Creamery, Brooklyn, NY
Eric’s Ice Cream Factory – Loading BDC8 C Nelson Cart with a Warn Winch on Discount Ramps
Eric’s Ice Cream Factory – Loading BDC8 C Nelson Cart with a Warn Winch on Discount Ramps
Many of my customers ask me, “How can I transport my cart without using a trailer”? Check out my good friend Eric Gerber, owner of,, Eric’s Ice Cream. This is how Eric does it.
Our 6 Favorite Ice Cream Pints of All Time – rachael ray every day mag
So many and yet so little time to taste….them all.
Our 6 Favorite Ice Cream Pints of All Time
Looking for your new go-to flavor? Try one of these faves, picked by Rachael Ray Every Day editors. Warning: you might not wanna share.
Ben & Jerry’s Peanut Butter Fudge Core
Photo courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s
“It’s pure, unadulterated gluttony, like if a peanut butter cup exploded inside the pint.” —Christina Izzo, features editor
Graeter’s Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip
Photo courtesy of Graeter’s
“A signature flavor from this Ohio company that deserves all the hype. Bonus: It’s purple!” —Charles Grayauskie, test kitchen associate
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Brambleberry Crisp
Photo Courtesy of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream
“Imagine a blackberry and currant crisp à la mode. Now flip the proportions.” —Geraldine Campbell, executive editor
McConnell’s Eureka Lemon & Marionberries
Photo Courtesy of McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams
“This pint is so popular, they made a dairy-free version— and it’s also pretty darn delicious.” —Alexa Weibel, senior food editor
Ample Hills Creamery Peppermint Pattie
Photography by Peter Ardito
“Super minty with hunks of candy. This is mint-chip living its best life!” —Nina Elder, executive food editor
Salt & Straw Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper
Photography by Peter Ardito
“I used to think strawberry ice cream was boring—until I tried this one.” —Janet Taylor McCracken, test kitchen director
Related:
- Food Fave: The Strawberry Ice Cream with Surprising Ingredients
- Butter Pecan Ice Cream with Blackberry Swirl
- Recipe: DIY Chocolate Magic Shell
- Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce Is So Much Better Than the Jarred Stuff
- How to Make Your Own Sprinkles (Really!)
National Ice Cream Retailers Association – Steve Christensen, Executive Director, Episode 14
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National Ice Cream Retailers Association – Steve Christensen, Executive Director
Just last week, I caught up with my good friend Steve Christensen and we talked about the retail ice cream industry. He talked about his life journey and business experiences that have helped him prepare for his new job as the ( August 2018) Executive Director of the National Ice Cream Retailers Association (NICRA). Steve talks about the history and people that have made NICRA a wonderful group to be part of.
Steve and I talked about how NICRA is the best resource for new operators just getting started in our industry. Where else can you sit down with a Carl Chaney of Chaney’s Dairy Barn or David Deadman of Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream and talk about how to get started in the ice cream industry. As Steve said, Carl and David are just 2 examples of the wonderfully successful operators in NICRA that are available to help new shop owners.
Show Notes:
2018 NICRA CONVENTION, 10 REASONS TO COME VIDEO
FACEBOOK ICE CREAM MEMBERS ONLY
Brian Smith w/Ample Hills Creamery, Keynote Speaker @ 2018 NICRA Convention
Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery by Tamara Keefe – Episode 13
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Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery
Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery, owner, Tamara Keefe and I talk about how she started in the small batch, handcrafted, ice cream industry and how she is growing her brand.
Tamara has some great suggestions for those soon to be shop owners about social media, budgeting, and what it takes to open you first store.
Inside Clementine’s with (2) C. Nelson Mfg., Co Curved Glass/HIV ice cream dipping cabinets
Clementine’s Store #2
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NICRA, National Ice Cream Retailers Association
Hudsonville Ice Cream reveals new blueberry doughnut flavor
Hudsonville Ice Cream reveals new blueberry doughnut flavor
Updated Posted
Bowerman’s Blueberry Donut pairs Hudsonville Ice Cream’s traditional vanilla ice cream with a Michigan blueberry swirl and chunks of blueberry doughnut straight from Bowerman Blueberries in Holland. (Courtesy Photo | Hu)
HOLLAND, MI – Hudsonville Ice Cream has unveiled the first Michigan Artisan Collection flavor.
The family-owned, Holland-based creamery introduced Bowerman’s Blueberry Donut on Monday, July 23. The small batch flavor pairs Hudsonville Ice Cream’s traditional vanilla ice cream with a Michigan blueberry swirl and chunks of blueberry donut straight from Bowerman Blueberries in Holland.
The flavor fits with the series’ goal of creating ice cream representative of the best parts of Michigan, with ingredients sourced from local artisans. Michigan is one of the nation’s leading blueberry producers, with 100 million pounds of blueberries grown each year.
“Bowerman’s Blueberry Donut was an immediate favorite in our testing process,” said Morgan Craig, flavor development scientist with Hudsonville Ice Cream.
“Not only did the blueberry donut pieces pop when mixed with our ice cream, but we’re tapping into a flavor strongly associated with Michigan. Bowerman Blueberries has been an amazing partner through this creation process, and we can’t wait for our fans to taste this genuinely good flavor for themselves.”
The Bowerman’s Blueberry Donut flavor will be available on Tuesday, July 24, when Hudsonville Ice Cream hosts a birthday celebration for the City of Detroit. The event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Cadillac Square
Additionally, the Bowerman’s Blueberry Donut flavor will be available in limited quantities at select scoop shops across the state, beginning the week of July 30. Bowerman’s Blueberry Donut by Hudsonville Ice Cream is expected to sell out quickly. A complete listing of shops is below.
The Michigan Artisan Collection will feature three flavors, with the other two flavors set to be announced this year.
“Our family has been growing blueberries in West Michigan since 1954, so we have a long history of delivering local flavors to residents and visitors to the Holland area,” said Kassie Grasmanis of Bowerman Blueberries and granddaughter of the founders.
“We were thrilled when Hudsonville Ice Cream reached out to us for a potential partnership and we are so pleased to see this flavor come to life for people across the state to enjoy.”
Hudsonville has made a habit of creating Michigan themed flavors. All-season favorites include Mackinac Island Fudge and Traverse City Cherry Fudge, as well as a Vernors-infused Detroit-flavor called Comeback Cooler.
Where to find Bowerman’s Blueberry Donut:
- Banana Boat, 3721 Corunna Rd, Flint, 48532
- Captain Sundae–Holland North, 365 Douglas Ave., Holland, 49424
- Captain Sundae–Holland South, 247 W 40th St., Holland, 49423
- Carie’s Caboose, 287 E. State St., Montrose, 48457
- Cosmic Candy Co., 168 S. Hancock, Pentwater, 49449
- Frosty Boy of Cascade, 6886 Cascade Rd. SE Grand Rapids, 49546
- Frosty Boy Kalamazoo, 5030 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo, 49048
- Jaami’s Ice Cream & Treats, 592 Cass St, Frankenmuth, 48734
- Jersey Junction, 651 Croswell Ave. SE, East Grand Rapids, 49506
- Mootown Ice Cream & Dessert Shoppe, 2461 Russell St., Detroit, 48207
- Norm’s Ice Cream Shop, 350 N 3rd Ave., Fruitport, 49415
- Norm’s Ice Cream Shop North Muskegon, 80 N. Causeway Rd., North Muskegon, 49445
- Ottawa Beach General Store, 2256 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland, 49424
- Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor, Grand Hotel, 1891 Cadotte Ave, Mackinac Island, 49757
- The Parlour of Jackson, 1401 Daniel Rd., Jackson, 49202
- The Sweet Tooth of Marine City, 312 S. Water St., Marine City, 48039
Airstream – Food Trailer & Ice Cream Trailer Choices
AIRSTREAM FOOD TRUCK & ICE CREAM TRAILER
My good friends Steve and Kevin Ruth, P&S Trailer Service, are setting the top shelf food trailer
market on fire. Their
quality work and value pricing allows my customers to enter into the world of Airstream.
Can you imagine what it is like to serve ice cream out of a shinny, P&S Trailer, Airstream trailer.
Airstream defines quality – made in America.
Your ice cream Brand sales will explode as you team up with the
Airstream brand.
The Ruth family has a rich and long standing history re-purposing Airstream trailers.
So, how many of you have come out to Jep’s Southern Roots so far?? (If you’re in Austin, you better have!!) For those of you who haven’t visited, you’re missing out, BIG.
Now let me tell you a lil story about how this grub stop got cookin’.
When Jess and I first had our idea of starting a food truck, we didn’t know just what we were getting in to. We knew we had a great idea, but we didn’t know where to start. That’s when Jess found P&S Trailer Service.
P&S Trailer Service has a great story. It all starts with the Ruth family. The Ruth family has lived on the same farm in Ohio for 5 generations (that’s a long time!!) and have been tilling the land for more than 100 years. Then, in 1968, patriarch Paul Ruth bought a 1964 Airstream Overlander in much need of repair. When visiting the Airstream Service Center in Ohio with his son Steve, Paul asked if there was any interest in an Airstream refinishing business. He was met with much encouragement and enthusiasm and got busy. At first, Paul only worked on the Airstreams part-time during the winter, but in 1970, P&S went full force.
Fast forward nearly 50 years (whoa, right!) to when the Ruths met the Robertsons. We loved the idea of a vintage trailer for the truck, and P&S, which now specializes in food trucks, was definitely the way to go. We got in touch and put the project into motion. Jess and our pal Brian Purser got to work on design and the needed fixin’s. Brian and Jess teamed up with Kevin, Paul Ruth’s grandson, on the project, and P&S took it from there.
P&S worked some heavy magic to make our dreams a reality, and I mean heavy magic. Kitchen appliances are not made of air, so the pure labor, strength, and engineering prowess needed in making Jep’s Southern Roots made for no easy task. Seriously, gutting and rebuilding a vintage Airstream? That’s called w-o-r-k. But, Kevin and his team were up for the job. They outfitted the trailer beautifully with ovens and refrigerators, cooktops and grills, all the while souping up the exterior with new rims and a fresh polish. What we started with was a 1973 27 Airstream and what we ended with was the best food truck in Austin. We owe it all to Kevin and P&S Trailer Service.
So, if y’all are looking to start your own food truck (do it!!), or if you just happen upon an old Airstream that needs a stellar refurbish, you got to call the guys at P&S. No ifs or buts, they’ll hook you up and make your dreams reality.
