Ice Cream Wholesale - Stock Up on This Summer Treat!

If you buy Ice Cream Wholesale, you probably have a thriving stand or fleet of trucks. Everyone has heard the story of Ben and Jerry, who started out with no more knowledge than most ice cream retailers have. They took their obsession to the limit by turning wonderful and unique flavors and funny names into an American icon. But not everyone who loves it will ever be a retailer. You can be your own version of Ben and Jerry if you establish your own ice cream business.

First, you will want to have a good understanding of retail. You need to be able to negotiate, and have a happy talent for knowing which ice cream business trends are on the rise, and which are on the fall. You also need to be able to purchase your ice cream and resell it at a tidy profit, or you won't be in business for very long.

You will need to purchase an freezer and other equipment in order to properly store and serve your desert. You will also want to determine what type of ice cream you will concentrate on selling, be it sorbet or dairy cream, and how big a stand or store you can afford to operate, and make sure that the local economy will support a store of this type.

If you have no experience in the operation of parlors, check with your local Small Business Association, other merchants in the area, or friends with retail knowledge. You need a solid working knowledge of marketing and you'll want to set up a business plan for your shop, one that includes short and long-term goals, a solid working plan and a means of funding your store.

In addition to purchasing ice cream wholesale, you'll also need to purchase cones and other accessories for your business. Find a funding source to begin your business and run it for a year or so. You will need to show collateral for your business loans, if you need that type of funding. You'll need to rent warehouse space for storing your product if you don't have enough room in the building you'll be running the shop from.

Research the wholesale availability before you make any concrete steps towards your goal of owning an shop. And look into the retail market as well. In times of economic downturn, it is sometimes considered a luxury, and something people cut out of their budgets. Select how many flavors you will offer, if the market will support the type of business you desire to run.

If you will be running trucks, research the licensing fees involved in setting up and running this aspect of your store. Make sure that you get all the permits and licenses that your business will require, and have your establishment inspected and approved by the local health department. Then you're ready to start purchasing Ice Cream Wholesale and selling it to your hungry customers.

Oreo Truffles - A Delicious and Easy to Make Treat!

Sometimes you want a treat that is just a step above the traditional cookies. Maybe a friend is having a party and you are supposed to bring something, but you want something a little special. But who has the time or the know how to make a gourmet dessert? No need to slave in the kitchen all day to make something great - just whip up a batch of Oreo Truffles. You will be the hit of the party.

What are Oreo truffles you ask? Just one of the most delicious treats that you can make! If you like Oreo's you will love truffles made from these fun cookies. They are easy to make and I have yet to find anyone who doesn't love them.

All you need to make this fun treat is:

1 package of Oreo Cookies. Get the regular kind, not double stuff.
1 - 8 oz package of softened cream cheese. You can use regular or the reduced fat kind
Dipping chocolate. You can also melt milk chocolate or white chocolate chips for dipping, but the consistency of dipping chocolate is better.

To make the truffles, crush the Oreo's completely until there are no chunks. I have found the easiest way to do this is to put a few at a time in the blender and turn it on high. I put the crushed cookies into a bowl and then crush a few more. This method may take a little longer, but the cookies are completely crushed when I am done.

Now mix the crushed Oreo's with the softened cream cheese. I like to put the whole mixture into my KitchenAid and then let it mix for a few minutes. Now, make small balls out of your cookie/cream cheese mixture. I like to use a cookie scoop or a melon ball scoop. This will give you an idea of how big to make the truffles. Set them on a cookie sheet and get ready to dip in the chocolate.

Now it is time to melt your chocolate. You can melt the chocolate using a double boiler on the stove or in the microwave. To melt in the microwave, use a glass bowl, microwave at half power in 30 second increments. Stir and do it again if the chocolate isn't completely melted. When you take it out of the microwave to stir, this will melt a lot of the un-melted chunks. You don't want to cook it too long or it will become grainy and unfit for dipping.

Dip the truffle balls into the melted chocolate and set on a try lined with waxed paper to dry. Once they have set, drizzle white chocolate over them for a delicious and decorative addition. Store the finished truffles in the refrigerator.

I guarantee you the truffles will be the hit of any event! Make sure you print out some recipes and have them close by because people will ask how you made them.