Vanilla Bean Ice Cream: A Troubling New Trend

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  We all love vanilla bean ice cream. It’s creamy, delicious and gourmet….right? Maybe. Vanilla ice cream is often sold in two varieties: French Vanilla and Vanilla Bean. The quality of the vanilla extracts or flavorings in these two ice creams can vary wildly, but neither is inherently better than the other. When your vanilla ice cream has vanilla bean seeds, … Read More

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Double and Triple Scoop Flavor Combinations

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You already know that Harmony Valley Creamery has the best homemade ice cream around. Thoughtfully crafted in small batches with only the finest local ingredients, we’ve taken great care to ensure that each scoop has a perfectly balanced flavor profile and an exceptionally creamy texture. But if one scoop is so decadent, can you imagine two or even three? (We know…we’re blowing … Read More

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National Ice Cream Soda Day

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Today, June 20, is National Ice Cream Soda Day, and well, you don’t have to tell me twice! Whether it is one of the most popular ice cream sodas, like the root-beer float, or a less common straight-up beer float for those 21 and over, this frothy drink is comprised of any carbonated beverage and any ice cream. According to … Read More

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Wacky Regional Ice Cream Flavors

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Across the country and beyond, people young and old will be enjoying ice cream as a delicious way to cool off this summer. But who will be serving up vanilla and who will be chowing down on obscure flavors you’ve never heard of? Read on to learn about some of the wacky regional ice cream flavors being served around North … Read More

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What Flavor Should We Make Next?

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When we start talking about ice cream flavors, our imaginations run sweet-creamy-wild. There are just so many possibilities! And then we start wondering, when are we going to find time to make all these homemade ice cream flavors, let alone eat them? Obviously, we need to slow down and create a plan, and that starts by narrowing down our flavor options. In … Read More

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The Science of Ice Cream

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When tasting the smooth cream of this frozen treat do you ever wonder, “What makes ice cream so perfect?” The answer may not be “magic”. But, there is a science behind your best ice cream experience. What is Ice Cream? A unique combination of firm and soft mixed together to form this iconic treat. At its core ice cream is … Read More

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Cake + Ice Cream, A Match Made in Heaven

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Is there anything better than dessert at the end of a romantic date? We don’t think so. So, surprise that special someone and pair a great homemade ice cream with a moist and fluffy cake, and you are in lover’s heaven. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, we have compiled a few of our favorite combinations for you to try! A … Read More

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Why I Stopped Buying Low-Calorie Ice Cream

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You may have some New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier or lose weight, but, before you buy that low-calorie ice cream… read this article from The Daily Meal: (via The Daily Meal) Now, though, there are a myriad of other factors interfering in your choices. How many calories does this pint have? Should I stop eating dairy? What about sugar? This one has … Read More

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New Year’s Eve Ice Cream Cocktail Recipes

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What’s more decadent than a New Year’s cocktail? One made with a scoop of delicious, creamy Harmony Valley Ice Cream! Combine two favorites in the following boozy New Year’s Eve ice cream dessert cocktails: Strawberry Prosecco Float Make your next toast a little sweeter! In 4 glasses, divide up 1 pint of mixed berries. Scoop School’s Out Strawberry ice cream into … Read More

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Pie and Ice Cream Pairings for Thanksgiving!

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It’s that time of year again – Thanksgiving! And no Thanksgiving meal would be complete without dessert! Pie is a quintessential American tradition, and a must on Thanksgiving. But, in order to step it up a notch, what is better than pie a la mode, especially when that ice cream is made by Harmony Valley Creamery? Now, we know Mayor … Read More

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