Comments on: Eating Ice Cream for Breakfast — Plastic-Free & Zero Waste

By: peaJayFish

peaJayFish — Mon, 16 May 2011 14:31:24 +0000

I always see the relevant posts after I do something. I was disappointed in our local ice cream shop (Farr’s), whose employee told me, “We have to put it in our STYROFOAM container for health reasons”, the irony of that statement completely lost on her. So I went to the chain ice cream establishment (Coldstone) whose employee happily crammed as much frozen delight as she could into my 1 pint french canning jar!
Why do so many food workers believe there is some law against consumers using their own packaging? I can’t educate them all. Heck, I can’t even get them to believe me!
Quick note on freezing stuff in glass; it’s usually not a problem. If the food stuff is a liquid, just save plenty of room for expansion, and don’t seal it. (Yes, I learned this the hard way). Beth’s containers are perfect because the lid just sits on top. (I want some. Maybe when I go to TX, I’ll be able to hit the Container Store).

By: Benji - passionate about Margaret River

Benji - passionate about Margaret River — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:36:59 +0000

It was the first the time I heard of Eat Breakfast for Ice cream Day. I would have probably bought a pint for myself at my favorite ice cream store – Millers Ice Cream in Margaret River, WA.
Benji – passionate about Margaret River´s last [type] ..Margaret River Wine – 2011 Vintage

By: Quick Update on The No Impact Project Experiment, Day 5 | Upcycled Love

Quick Update on The No Impact Project Experiment, Day 5 | Upcycled Love — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:18:02 +0000

[...] have fallen for that, that was avoidable. Next time I crave ice cream, I’ll just do like Beth Terry says and get a [...]

By: Angela

Angela — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:19:41 +0000

Hi Beth,

Your blog inspires me everyday. Thank you for all your hard work!

Have you thought of trying to make ice cream without an ice cream maker? David Lebovitz has a great recipe on his website, http://www.davidlebovitz.com/archives/2007/07/making_ice_crea_1.html. The only equipment it requires is a bowl made of durable material, such as stainless steel, a spatula, some ice, and a freezer.

Hope you enjoy this adventure!

Angela

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:19:56 +0000

My partner and I take our own containers when we’re picking up take out. Our little sushi restaurant loves that we bring our own containers and told us that other people started doing the same when they saw ours sitting on the counter.
Just found your website, great information!

By: underbelly

underbelly — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:34:24 +0000

wow Beth, you never cease to amaze. I would have never thought of asking ice cream shops if I could bring my own container. I've never been much of an ice cream eater anyway, but my boyfriend LOVES it. no-waste v-day gift, perhaps? .-= underbelly´s last blog ..Alcohol, Assholery, and Patriarchy at its finest. =-.

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:33:30 +0000

Wish we had Tara’s where I live!

I tried to return some of the plastic containers that the veggie store uses for split peas and they could not take them back. The shop owner even said the local board of health has strict rules on what she can do and not do.
.-= Alexandra´s last blog ..Revving Up for a Cape Cod Valentine … =-.

By: Dana

Dana — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:40:14 +0000

We got a lot of snow here in the Mid Atlantic area, so we made the best of it! Besides being great to make snow angels and igloos, we found a recipe for snow ice cream! It was easy, delicious, and plastic free!
The recipe (for those who are interested) calls for a gallon of snow, 1/2 to 1c. sugar, 1t vanilla, and some milk, enough for the right consistency. Just put it all into a bowl and stir. Delicious!

By: Mitzimi

Mitzimi — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:44:28 +0000

Now where did you find out about eat ice cream for breakfast day? Just wondering - why didn't you consider making your own ice cream? Save yourself a trip to the store and make it at home. You can find tips on making your own ice cream at The Ice Cream Maker (along with lots of recipes and ice cream maker reviews.) Homemade ice cream beats store bought any day, you don't have to worry about other people's packaging philosophy, and you don't have to drive any where to get it ... padding around the kitchen in my slippers, making ice cream ... sounds good to me. .-= Mitzimi´s last blog ..Home Made Vanilla Ice Cream =-.

By: Amber

Amber — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:46:32 +0000

I did NOT eat ice cream on Saturday morning, as I didn’t hear about the occasion until just after I’d eaten my breakfast.

Having said that, ever since you shared the ice cream cone as zero waste tip I indulge in one at every opportunity. You’re welcome, planet Earth! ;)
.-= Amber´s last blog ..Grocery Store Allegiances =-.