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Is it OK to store ice cream in the door of your freezer? And what’s the difference between ice cream and gelato anyways? We explore all the coolest things about ice cream.
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Is it OK to store ice cream in the door of your freezer? And what’s the difference between ice cream and gelato anyways? We explore all the coolest things about ice cream.
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 […]
Read moreIt’s the weekend and you’re on the hunt for a sweet treat—how do you know if it’s local? Learn more about these BC dairy processors that make ice cream right here at home.
Located in the heart of Little Italy in East Vancouver, Dolce Amoré is owned by the husband and wife duo, Daniela and Giancarlo Cusano. The couple graduated from the prestigious Carpigiani Gelato University in Italy before opening Dolce Amore in 2002. From traditional Italian classics like Pistachio and Nocciola (Roasted Hazelnut), to seasonally inspired flavours like Blueberry Honey, there is plenty of variety for gelato-lovers at Dolce Amore.
Located in Kelowna, QB Gelato & Cafe is owned by Okanagan Couple, Kevin Bojda and Victor Laderoute. Since opening in 2017, Kevin and Victor have been focused on integrating fresh, local ingredients across all of their menu offerings. From gelato, made-from-scratch desserts, bakery treats and easy-meals-to-go there’s something for everyone.
Parlour Ice Cream in Kelowna, BC is home to handcrafted premium ice cream made with local ingredients and unique flavour profiles. With a focus on local, supporting Okanagan owned orchards, farms, bakeries and the like, Parlour is proud that when visitors seek to enjoy their ice cream that they’re helping to support a community around them. From flavours like lavender to birthday cake, not to mention their house-made waffle cones, there’s something for everyone.
Ice cream aficionados in Metro Vancouver know where to track down the best spots for small-batch treats. With a flagship location on Murray Street in Port Moody and a new location on Sixth Avenue in New Westminster, Rocky Point Ice Cream is one of those places. Today, the Cuthberts continue to handcraft ice cream with love at both stores, and they distribute it via their three roving ice cream trucks: Scooper, Rocky, and Hitch. More than 90% of the ingredients used in the whimsical flavours available at Rocky Point Ice Cream are sourced locally.
There’s never a wrong time to eat ice cream, and Rain or Shine Ice Cream is all the proof we need. Founded by Josie Fenton and Blair Casey, a husband-and-wife duo inspired by fresh, pure-ingredient ice cream, the foodie parlour has locations on Cambie Street, at UBC, and on West 4th Avenue. When you stop by, you’ll realize there are tons of menu options to choose from, among which are our go-to choices worthy of trying: the malted milk chocolate ice cream with homemade honeycomb and the cracked mint ice cream with 70% flaked dark chocolate.
Birchwood Dairy Farm is a combination dairy farm, processing plant, country store and Ice Cream Parlor. The farm has 220 acres of land where they milk approximately 120 cows and have close to 140 young stock. Their onsite processing plant is where they produce all of the fresh dairy products daily including 50 flavours of Gourmet Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt, Milk, Cream, Whip Cream, European Style Tart Yogurts, Sour Cream assorted Cheeses including Cheddar, Marble, Monterey Jack, Feta and Cheddar Curd (squeaky cheese) as well as Classic Homemade Eggnog (seasonally) made fresh onsite.
Serving up the taste of freshness since 1944, Island Farms milk is delivered straight from BC dairy farms. From cooking recipes to your coffee, Island Farms milk is a west-coast tradition! Island Farms is owned by Agropur, a cooperative that is owned by 2,974 dairy farmers who joined together to process and market high-quality milk they produce on their farms.
From their iconic glass bottle, you can tell that those at Avalon Dairy hold tight to tradition. Avalon has been family-run since 1906, and survived world wars, depressions, urban sprawl, and waves of conglomeration. They enjoy delivering fresh milk to British Columbians.
Over the past 35 years, D Dutchmen Dairy has established their brand throughout Western Canada. Today, tourists return to D Dutchmen Dairy in Sicamous as second and third generation visitors. D Dutchmen Dairy continues to offer old-fashioned, hand-made dairy products with a focus on top quality ingredients. D Dutchmen Dairy products are all produced on location including milk, ice cream and cheese.