Wanting to create signature sundaes? Scoop the ice cream and let everyone add their favourite toppings. Here are some suggestions: Fresh cut fruit (berries, banana, peach) Caramelized fruit (apple, peach, pineapple, banana) Grilled fruit (pineapple, peach) Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, peanuts, almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts) Toasted shredded coconut Crushed candy Mini marshmallows Crushed cookies or graham […]
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Looking for a spin on ice cream in a cone or bowl? How about these suggestions? Serve ice cream: As a fruit topping: use a frozen peach half, hollowed orange half, or half of a melon or papaya, or even a hollowed pineapple half for a larger crowd. With a Mexican flair: butter a small […]
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Ice cream is best stored at -11°F (-24°C) on the shelves of the freezer, not in the door. Follow these five tips to keep it smooth and creamy. Press a piece of plastic wrap or waxed paper on the surface of the ice cream once you open the container, and before replacing the lid. Put […]
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Ever wondered about the differences between types of ice cream? From soft serve to gelato, we’re breaking it down. Hard Ice cream This traditional ice cream is made with cream and/or milk, sugar, stabilizers* and may contain eggs. Ice cream must have at least 10% Milk Fat (or 8% Milk Fat if it has cocoa […]
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Have you noticed kefir in the dairy aisle? Are you wondering exactly what it is, why you should give it a try, and how to use it? Read on to find out the answers to five of the most common questions we get about kefir. What is kefir? Kefir is a cultured milk product, believed […]
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We can help answer some Canadian dairy supply management FAQs! Are dairy farmers subsidized? No. 100% of producers’ milk revenues come from the marketplace. The Canadian dairy industry has made significant productivity gains without the help of expensive government programs. The United States and the European Union on the other hand, continue to dole out […]
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Global BC TV Elaine Yong reports on the difference between Canadian organic milk and regular milk. Are you getting all that you’re paying for? Global BC TV, Elaine Yong, reports on the difference between organic milk and regular milk in Canada. Read these other articles: Does milk contain growth hormones or antibiotics? The Importance of […]
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Did you know that BC dairy farmers work with animal nutritionists to make sure their cows receive all the nutrients they need? Just like you and I, cows need a mixture of different kinds of food to maintain a well-balanced diet. Just as kids are taught to eat their fruits and vegetables in order to […]
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Keeping you motivated at week 6 of your Sun Run training With just 7 weeks to go with your Sun Run training, your motivation needs to keep up with your pace! The Vancouver Sun Run is coming up faster than expected. These 5 motivational tips will help you stay focused in the days leading up to the race. […]
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