Only Hours Away.....

To the Third Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival

http://www.austinicecreamfestival.com/

Ice Cream Making Ruling

Hi everyone!!!

With the Austin Ice Cream Festival only 2 days away, Superstar has stumbled upon a recent ruling regarding the Homemade Ice Cream Making Contest. In an email (read below) intercepted by yours truly, the powers that be have declared that all ice cream must be made on site. The story was prompted by special guest contestent, Bob Blumer from Glutton For Punishment, a popular TV show on Food Network Canada and Ed, from parts unknown.

Do You have a Glutton For Punishment ?

Can you take on Food Network Canada Host, Bob Blumer in an ice cream make off?

Superstar says, "Don't let "The Spoon" go to Canada!"

See how to take on the challenge and win "The Spoon" by visiting http://www.icecreamfestival.org/contests.html

Screaming,

Superstar

"Dear Contestants,
The Special Committee on Ice Cream Affairs has just adjourned. After much discussion of such things as ice cream, ice cream making, custard,etc., it was declared that premade custards or other sweet and creamy pre-prepared bases shant be allowed.

Although it was acknowledged that the on-site preparation of custard is not optimal. tt was also stated that previous competitors have chose to bring out hotplates and prepare key ingredients, on site. On-site preparation of key components of the ice cream is encouraged.

Additional cooking equipment is allowed but equipment, such as burners, hot plates, or deep fat fryers will not be supplied by the Austin Ice Cream Festival.

Good luck competitors,
Neapolitan

Special Committee on Ice Cream Affairs"

Popsicle Stick Angels

What a perfect way to spend the day at the Austin Ice Cream Festival. This photo is from a kid who made popsicle stick angels last year in our popsicle stick patch!

Scream'in for Ice Cream

What's better during the dog days of summer than family, friends, and ice cream???? We're gettting things ready for the Austin Ice Cream Festival: The Third Scoop and we hope you are too.

Have you been working on your popsicle stick sculpture? If not, you can build one there.

Have you been wandering the streets of Austin hoping to see "The Float", our sweet ice cream truck? Keep your eyes open!

Have you been perfecting your ultimate homemade ice cream recipe? If so, go to our website and see how to enter.

Have you been stretching your stomach and training for the ice cream eating contest? Please watch out for brain freeze.

And finally, have you been SCREAMIN FOR ICE CREAM??????

If you answered yes to any of these questions, make sure you come to the Austin Ice Cream Festival on Saturday, August 15th at Waterloo Park. For additional details please visit http://www.austinicecreamfestival.com/

Breaking Ice Cream News!

OK, it is official. Video footage just surveyed shows the actual time for eating a half gallon of Creamy Creations ice cream at 3 minutes 21 seconds. THAT'S RIGHT! Our Ice Cream Eating Champion ate a half a gallon of ice cream in 3 minutes and 21 seconds!!!!! Can this records possibly be broken? The champion drove in from Florida to be here. Congratulations on this incredible feast :)

Popsicle Stick Races!

Start your engines! The popsicle stick race track is ready to go. This will be a lot of fun next Saturday. Ready for our other contests?

They're Here!

100,000 popsicle sticks made their entry this morning. Have you started your sculpture yet?

Amy Poehler Celebrates Emmy Nom With 'Ice-Cream Shots'

With a baby on the way, Amy Poehler says she and husband Will Arnett will celebrate her Emmy nomination with prenatal care in mind.

"Ice-cream shots!" Poehler tells PEOPLE after she was nominated for outstanding actress in a comedy series on Saturday Night Live.

"It's super hot," adds Arnett. "So it'll be a lot of staying indoors, getting ice cream, and keeping cool."

Freshly Baked Entertainment!

We are stoked to announce the Biscuit Brothers will be playing the Second Scoop of the Austin Ice Cream Festival. In addition we have a lot of other great bands and performers who will be making magic also! Screamin' yet?

Ready To Scream?

Get ready Austin. The Float is ready to hit the roads! We will be rolling into places near you and handing out free ice cream treats! Our sweet new sponsor, HEB, is providing all the Creamy Creations goodies! Yum!!!!!!!! Stop us if you see us for a frosty surprise.

Popsicle Stick Perspective

A Central Florida woman painted and placed 4,113 Popsicle stick crosses in her front yard to pay tribute this Independence Day weekend to American men and woman who lost their lives fighting in Iraq.

"To know that this little cross represents a life, it's tough," homeowner Ana Maria Iregui said. "But, I just wanted to do that."

Iregui said she was inspired to put the rows of sticks outside of her Winter Springs home by her grandfather and the white crosses at Arlington National Cemetery. She said she wanted to make sure no one forgot the sacrifice made to protect everyone's freedom this Independence Day. "Number one, it makes me very proud," Iregui said. "Number two, very sad and thankful -- extremely thankful." At least 4,113 members of the U.S. military have died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to Associated Press count. Iregui worked with thousands of donated Popsicle sticks and family and friends to make the 4,113-cross display. The group cut, glued and snapped the crosses in place Friday. "To me, it is the most incredible feeling of freedom," Irequi said. (Source: Local 6 News-Orlando, Florida)

Sailing the Ice Cream Seas

As the 2nd Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival approaches, I think about each and every Popsicle stick from each and every frozen treat that I've enjoyed during this hot Austin Summer. Then I remember back to childhood when I would make rafts or any sea worthy vessel from sticks saved from Superstar's bought from the neighborhood ice cream truck. I would use the plastic from the Push-Ups, purchased from that very same ice cream truck as pontoons for my creation.


How nice it must have been for former Hollywood stuntman Robert McDonald to sail his 50 ft Viking ship composed completely of Popsicle sticks. McDonald and two friends assembled the Viking ships from Popsicle sticks sent in from children all around the world. Now living in Amsterdam, the 45-year-old, from Jacksonville, Florida, is president of the Sea Heart Foundation, an organization which runs projects for children in need. McDonald hopes to one day sail it across the Atlantic.

http://www.obvikingship.com/foundation.htm

Who will build the next great Popsicle stick creation. Who will win the Spoon at this year's Austin Ice Cream Festival?

I can't wait to see.

Do You Scream?

The date is set. Get your ice cream eating skills ready. Start building your popsicle stick sculpture if you haven't already and plan on another incredible day in Austin, Texas on Saturday, August 9th, 2008. Lot's of cool new sponsors and even more excitement and more ice cream than last year! Hope you will make it out :)

A Moment of Silence

I cannot think of a better way to start this new festival year and blog with respects to one of the pioneers in our field. Monday, Irvine Robbins, one of the founders of Baskin-Robbins past away. This the home of 31 flavors folks. How many times have you been? I bow down. Rest in peace Mr. Robbins.

Today, Baskin-Robbins is part of Dunkin' Brands Inc. and has more than 5,800 franchises worldwide. They also actually created over 1,000 flavors throughout the years.

$9,000 Raised For Charities and Organizations!

Well, the final number is in. Over $9,000 was raised for Lifeworks, Habibi's Hutch, La Leche and The Austin Children's Shelter. What day :) Better things coming next year!

The Final Spoon

The wonderful family who made the beautiful ice cream cone sculpture just came through to pick up their coveted spoon! Congratulations on your magnificent popsicle stick sculpture! And I am sure the spoon will be kept in a nice space in their home.

Another Shout!

Tyson, we know the JT tour came before ice cream :) But thanks for all your help and inspiration including breaking The Float in before you left. See you soon!

Ice Cream Shout Out!

A big thanks to Quad, Rachel and Caitlin from Roadway Productions for helping us make this happen! You guys rocked!

I Scream For Ice Cream!

Indeed she did. The champion is here doing her thing while the other finalists watch on.

Watch it here (turn your speakers up): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofSmFruVUds

Her Majesty

Introducing The First Annual Austin Ice Cream Queen!

It's Judy from Whole Foods! Queen Judy, we bow down to your greatness and the amazing time everyone had in your presence yesterday. It was an honor to escort you around the festival. May all of your ice cream dreams come true!