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It's a well-known pastime that when the sun shines in South Devon, everyone flocks to one of Salcombe Dairy's parlours or one of their many stockists, for their favourite ice creams, frozen yoghurts and sorbets. This summer, Salcombe Dairy's classic flavours, including Honeycomb, Madagascan Vanilla, Peppermint Chocolate Flake and Rum and Raisin, are being scooped up as fast as ever. A perennial favourite and known for its sweet chewy crunch, Salcombe Dairy's most popular flavour Honeycomb is selling as well as ever. Salcombe Dairy is proud to have been the first UK producer to make this ice cream. Made by blending a mix of cream and milk from local farms, delivered fresh every morning, with a generous scattering of brittle honeycomb, it's no wonder this simple yet delicious favourite makes up, along with Madagascan Vanilla, half of Salcombe Dairy's business. Bespeckled with vanilla seeds straight from the pods of the orchid plant in Madagascar, S...

The iconic Salcombe Dairy has just launched its entirely original, nautical themed ice cream parlour in the heart of the popular maritime town Dartmouth in South Devon. With its prime positioning and huge appeal this innovative shop has just opened its doors to give tourists and locals alike a completely new and truly scrumptious experience. Commenting on the launch, Salcombe Dairy's managing director Dan Bly says: “We recognised the growing trend for 'safari dinners' and are bringing our twist on this to Dartmouth. As well as being a scooping parlour, we have created an inviting menu consisting of Salcombe Dairy sundaes, which will be the perfect end to any relaxed meal enjoyed at one of Dartmouth's many local eateries.” Dan continues: “We are particularly keen on giving families a fun, relaxed destination where they will be able to indulge without breaking the bank.” This new Salcombe Dairy parlour has been stylishly designed with a giant navy Salcombe...

There is a plentiful supply of them at the moment and with the weather just turning into a mini heat wave this is a perfect, quick so you are not in the kitchen all day, recipe for the moment. You will need, 100g or 4oz caster sugar 100ml or 3½fl oz boiling water 500g or 1lb 2oz strawberries All you have to do is dissolve the sugar in the boiling water, let it simmer for about two minutes to make a sugar syrup.  Then let this cool a little, while you wash and cut the tops off the strawberries. Now add the berries and the syrup together in a blender or food processor. Start the machine of your choice and turn the strawberries and syrup into a puree Now you have to pass this through a fine sieve into a bowl. Now let this cool down totally, or chill in the fridge. Now if you are lucky enough you can place the puree in an ice cream maker, churn it for twenty to to twenty five minutes and it is ready. Or pop it in the freezer, keep stirring it and beating t...

For the third consecutive year, New Forest Ice Cream has scooped a handful of prestigious Gold Star ratings in the Great Taste Awards. With over 10,000 entries, the Great Taste Awards is widely recognised throughout the industry as a key mark of outstanding quality. This year, it was New Forest Ice Cream’s Mojito Sorbet that blew the judges away achieving a highly acclaimed two Gold Stars, while the Coconut Ice Cream variety was awarded an outstanding one Gold Star. Judged alongside premium food and drink brands from producers across the UK, just 25% of entries were thought worthy of a Gold Star rating, while just 8% of entries received two or three of the esteemed ratings, including the delicious Mojito Sorbet from New Forest Ice Cream. Making the latest news even more impressive is the fact that, 2014 is the third consecutive year that the Hampshire based firm has been judged amongst top brands in the UK at the awards, as Christina Veal, Director of New Forest Ice Cre...

While it’s hot, we wanted to share with you the top frozen desserts for this summer from fun-loving ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s. If you\'d like to try any of these crazy concoctions, please just let us know, and do think of us if you\'re putting together any Top FroYo or Top Summer Treat pieces! For recipes follow this link Chef Wise Recipes Page .

A chocoholic’s delight, the all new Brownie & White Chocolate dairy ice cream from renowned manufacturer, New Forest Ice Cream is set to become an irresistible treat on any dessert menu. The newest launch in the ever expanding New Forest Ice Cream family is the luxuriously decadent Brownie & White Chocolate flavour. This indulgent flavour takes a trip down memory lane with the homely flavours of freshly baked brownies interspersed with pieces of real white chocolate.  The latest addition to the range is manufactured using the finest ingredients and their own traditional method developed by the brand over the past 30 years. The ice cream is formed by combining a number of quality ingredients, including fresh double cream and perfectly baked brownie chunks combined with shavings of quality white and dark Belgian chocolate throughout. Made without the use of eggs and in a nut free environment, their newest addition is also suitable for vegetarian’s making it id...

Kelly's Cornish ice cream parlour map Cornish Ice-Cream Extravaganza With the hottest weekend of the year fast approaching – how about treating yourself to a brand new UK break created especially for those who love both Cornwall and ice cream. It’s called the Cornish Ice-Cream Excursion and is available throughout June and September. It combines four nights at the five-star self-catering Retallack Resort and Spa with everything you need to know about Cornwall’s best-loved ice cream Kelly’s of Cornwall. The four-night, mid-week break includes: •A private tour of one of the Cornish farms that supplies Kelly’s with its rich and creamy milk and clotted cream •A special ice cream tour and tasting at the Kelly’s of Cornwall ice cream factory in Bodmin •An ice cream excursion map with top tips from those in the know of the best places to enjoy ice cream in the county •A freezer full of ice cream on arrival •Dinner in The Green Room cooked by MasterChef ...

If the temptation of an irresistibly smooth, creamy dessert is too much to handle for your customers, then why not add the all new Fruits of the Forest dairy ice cream from renowned manufacturer, New Forest Ice Cream, to your menu? The newest launch in the continually expanding New Forest Ice Cream family sees the company go back to their roots with a classic dairy based Fruits of the Forest flavour. The latest addition to the family tree is manufactured using the finest ingredients and their own traditional method developed by the brand over the past 30 years.  The ice cream is formed by combining a number of quality ingredients, including fresh double cream, mouth wateringly juicy strawberries and sweet blackberries all brought together by a delightful blend of blackcurrant and apple. Made without the use of eggs and in a nut free environment, their newest addition is also suitable for vegetarian’s making it ideal for establishments catering for a wide variety of ...

Gourmet dairy experts The Collective create UK first with Raspberry & Amaretto yoghurt plus Extra-Special Valentine's Limited Edition - Gourmet yoghurt brand The Collective ( www.thecollectivedairy.com ) has created the UK's first alcoholic yoghurt with a deliciously daring Raspberry & Amaretto limited edition pot. This month, keep an eye out for pots of the extra-special limited edition Raspberry & AMOURetto flavour to celebrate Valentine's Day. These pots will hit shelves for just three weeks so get them while you can. A strictly grown-up treat of tangy, fresh raspberry compote spiked with classic Italian almond liqueur in a lavish double layer of intense flavour, all folded through ridiculously tasty, thick and creamy yoghurt. Like the whole of The Collective's award-winning range of yoghurts, new limited edition Raspberry & Amaretto flavour is made in Britain using only the best West Country milk for a silky smooth, clean te...

Brown Cow Organics were overjoyed to receive both a Gold and Dairy Category winner award for their Live Organic Natural yoghurt at the Soil Association Organic Food Awards (now in their 27th year) ceremony on 19th September 2013.   The Organic Food Awards blow the trumpet for the best of the best; producers who go that extra mile showcasing the UK's best organic food produced with passion, creativity and care. Brown Cow Organics are thrilled to be a double winner this year - the judges described the Brown Cow Organics live organic award winning Natural Yoghurt as "Rich, tangy, mouth-watering, keeps giving flavour, nice colour, not too thick."  The Soil Association commented "Brown Cow Organics have shown a dedicated ethos to animal welfare, provenance of a product that supports local employment and a dedication to their local environment and most importantly supports a small family run farm." The Awards were announced as part of Orga...

Brown Cow Organics have won another Gold Award at this year's Great Taste Award, this year for their Dark Cherry Live Organic yoghurt. Their dark cherry flavour was introduced into the 155g individual pot size range earlier this year and is now available in a 500g pot too. Brown Cow Organics live organic yoghurt is hand produced by a small dedicated team of local people on their family run organic farm south of the Mendip hills in Somerset. Their yoghurt is made only from the naturally creamy, 5% fat, organic, A2 alpha beta- casein protein milk from their Guernsey cow herd. Their Guernsey cows have a relaxed happy lifestyle with a healthy diet, grazing spring to autumn only the nutritious grass that grows on their organic pastures. In the winter the cows are kept in a warm environment where they munch away on silage from the organic farm acres May & July harvested organic crops. Brown Cow Organics live organic yoghurts are produced from their Guernsey herd pastu...

Artisan ice cream maker, Taywell has created a selection of delicious festive and ‘grown up’ ice cream flavours guaranteed to get even the grumpiest old Scrooge into the Christmas spirit this year. Certain to prove a hit with all the family are Mince Pie and Xmas Pudding flavoured ice creams, made from Taywell’s extra-creamy Wealden milk and packed full of the finest and juiciest dried fruit. Adults are sure to love Taywell’s new range of ‘grown-up’ Christmas ice creams, including Baileys, Banana & Bailey’s and XXX Rum & Raisin, made with Jamaican high-strength Wray & Nephew ‘Overproof’ Rum. Other ice creams from Taywell this Christmas include Apricot & Walnut and White Chocolate & Raspberry, which is made with the very best Kentish fruit. Alastair Jessel, founder of Taywell, said: “Ice cream is incredibly popular at Christmas and it’s one of our busiest times of the year. So we thought it would be fantastic if ice cream fans could choose fro...