Ice Cream ROCKS!

I scream, you scream....ICE CREAM ROCKS! That's for sure, but here in the Twin Tiers, we have lots more love for our local ice cream shop and here is why:

Free cones for all!

Dippity Do Dahs is a homemade ice cream shop located on Market Street in Corning, New York.  It has won our hearts since 2013 and keeps on ROCKIN'!  Ben Calkins is the owner and truly is the Boss of Ice Cream.

Ben the Boss

I learned that Ben started this shop after years of a corporate career.  He took his dreams and made them reality.  He lets our community live vicariously through that dream with tours of the shop and lessons on how to make new flavors.

Master Mixer

Our group was split into two, the tasters and the makers.  Whoever was tasting got to sample any flavor in the coolers.  The makers got a back stage view of the mixing magic.  We learned about subfreezing temperatures, supply sources, and complete process of this confection.  We swapped roles after our lesson.

Fill the Filling

Our lesson included a personalized pint of vanilla ice cream, filled with our choice of sweets like chocolate chips, peanut butter cups, cookies, and sprinkles.

Final Product

Each maker made their own pint filled with specific ingredients.  We were welcome to pick up the final product the very next day.  This lesson just kept on giving.  Each student looked forward to picking up their very own delicacy.

Made by Me

That's a wrap for Teen Cooking Club with me.  Check on my Pop-up library excursions in the coming months with a new blog, yet to be named.  Send me your suggestions and I'll work my magic.  In the downtime, follow our newest project, "Family Folklore-A Paranormal Podcast."  Broadcast from the Crystal City of Corning, New York, it is a goosebumpy experience filled with chills and thrills from local residents of the Southern Tier of New York.  Stay tuned for all the fun things to happen.

email your stories to CorningFamilyFolklore@gmail.com

Thanks for visiting!

xo,

Erica