[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Header Image” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|” transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_module=”28619″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Main-Header.jpg” alt=”AFT Main Header” title_text=”Main Header” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ animation=”off” sticky=”off” border_style=”solid” always_center_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ specialty=”on” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ custom_padding=”20px||0px|” transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” date=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”Arvo|on|||” title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font_size=”30px” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”||0px|” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” parallax_effect=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christmas-Ice-Cream.jpg” alt=”Christmas Ice Cream \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” title_text=”Christmas Ice Cream” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Main Image” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ custom_margin=”0px|||” animation=”off” sticky=”off” border_style=”solid” always_center_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font_size=”15″ custom_padding=”20px|||” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
As the festive season approaches, the air fills with the comforting scents and familiar flavours of cherished Christmas traditions. Mince pies and gingerbread often bask in the spotlight, but this holiday season presents a delightful surprise \u2013 the unassuming hero, ice cream. Yes, one may wonder, ice cream at Christmas? Allow us to introduce Alder Tree<\/strong><\/a>‘s Christmas Ice Cream (or \u2018Cream Ice\u2019, as they refer to it) a revelation set to steal the show this season.<\/p>\n The question arises: why ice cream at Christmas? In the heart of winter’s embrace, ice cream brings an unexpected and refreshing twist to the holiday tableau. The contrast of its cold, velvety goodness against the backdrop of a snug and festive setting can be a revelation for the palate. Yet this revelation extends further; ice cream, it seems, refuses to be bound by the seasons.<\/p>\n Curiously, in several countries with decidedly nippy climes, ice cream is a year-round passion. These nations understand that ice cream is not just a fleeting summer luxury but an evergreen delight. Consider Russia, where winters can be bitingly frigid, yet ice cream stands defiantly amidst sub-zero temperatures. The contrast between the icy surroundings and the warmth of a luscious scoop is a unique experience to savour. The Swedes, too, hold ice cream close to their hearts, relishing it throughout the year, including the heart of winter. They even have a charming tradition called \u2018Fika\u2019, where a cup of piping hot coffee finds a perfect companion in a scoop of ice cream. The interplay of hot and cold is a delightful paradox, akin to the joys of the holiday season.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ custom_padding=”7px||23px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font_size=”15″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ custom_padding=”0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Alder-Tree-Christmas-Ice-Cream.jpg” alt=”Alder Tree Christmas Ice Cream \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” title_text=”Alder Tree Christmas Ice Cream” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ animation=”off” sticky=”off” border_style=”solid” always_center_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font_size=”15″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Alder Tree\u2019s Christmas Cream Ice epitomises the perennial charm of ice cream and adds a touch of exuberance to the Christmas festivities. This frozen delight encapsulates the spirit of the season with its robust cinnamon undertones and an opulent brandy infusion, making it the choice for those in search of a touch of luxury for their festive gatherings.<\/p>\n What truly sets Alder Tree’s Christmas Cream Ice apart is its decadent, fruit-laden profile. Each spoonful is an edible reverie, a dance of textures that unfurl on the palate like a symphony of flavours. It’s a delectable marriage of taste and texture, a standout addition to the yuletide dessert selection.<\/p>\n Whether it graces the table as the pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance or accompanies the time-honoured Christmas confections, this ice cream promises to delight grown-up guests. Its unique blend of cold creaminess and warm, festive flavours makes it a splendid complement to the holiday spread. It can be generously scooped onto warm mince pies, stand gallantly beside a steaming Christmas pudding, or luxuriously adorned with a drizzle of deep, velvety chocolate sauce. The possibilities are as boundless as the imagination.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_position=”top_left” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font_size=”15″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Just keep in mind that ice cream is not the sole domain of summer; it’s an all-season source of joy and solace. Its adaptability and allure extend beyond warm, sunny days.<\/p>\n Whether on a frosty December night or a sweltering July day, ice cream has a place at the table, offering moments of sheer delight and indulgence. It reminds us that there’s never a wrong time for a scoop of pure, unadulterated joy.<\/p>\n Alder Tree Cream Ice is available to buy from selected farm shops and delis<\/strong><\/a> and nationwide from COOK<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_position=”top_left” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Info Link” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”Arvo||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18″ background_color=”#853d01″ text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”6px|6px|6px|6px|false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/alder-tree\/” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]Find out more about Alder Tree<\/b>\u00a0on The Artisan Food Trail[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”10px||20px|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Photo Credit” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”||on||” text_orientation=”right” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ice cream photo: \u00a9 Alder Tree<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||20px|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_post_nav in_same_term=”off” prev_text=”%title” next_text=”%title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” hide_prev=”off” hide_next=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_nav][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_sidebar area=”sidebar-1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ remove_border=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ background_color=”#863e1d” custom_margin=”-4px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||20px|” transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_module=”25399″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ padding_mobile=”off” make_equal=”on” column_padding_mobile=”on” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||5px|” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ header_2_line_height=”1.3em” background_layout=”dark” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For the latest producer info, shows, markets, recipes, competitions and more each month.<\/p>\n Please be assured that we don’t sell or pass on your information to third parties.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_contact_form email=”info@artisanfoodtrail.co.uk” custom_message=”%%Name%% %%Email%%” success_message=”Thank you for subscribing to The Artisan Food Trails email list. You will receive your first email at our next mailing.” _builder_version=”4.16″ _unique_id=”deca6ed0-6b88-4195-85df-b40cb7778c3c” form_field_background_color=”#ffffff” title_level=”h2″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_icon_color=”#ffffff” custom_css_contact_title=”display:none;” custom_css_text_field=”color: #ffffff;” custom_css_captcha_label=”color: #ffffff;” border_radii=”on|0px|0px|0px|0px” use_border_color=”off” form_background_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_contact_field field_id=”Name” field_title=”Name” fullwidth_field=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ form_field_font=”||||” use_border_color=”off” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”] [\/et_pb_contact_field][et_pb_contact_field field_id=”Email” field_title=”Email Address” field_type=”email” fullwidth_field=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ form_field_font=”||||” use_border_color=”off” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”] [\/et_pb_contact_field][\/et_pb_contact_form][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As the festive season approaches, the air fills with the comforting scents and familiar flavours of cherished Christmas traditions. Mince pies and gingerbread often bask in the spotlight, but this holiday season presents a delightful surprise \u2013 the unassuming hero, ice cream. Yes, one may wonder, ice cream at Christmas? Allow us to introduce Alder […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":29619,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"categories":[2282,2258],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29605"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29605"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29605\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29617,"href":"https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29605\/revisions\/29617"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29619"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29605"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29605"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29605"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Alder Tree’s Christmas Cream Ice: A Festive Delight<\/h2>\n
<\/h2>\n
Sign up to receive our newsletter<\/h2>\n
Keep up to date with:<\/h3>\n
\n