This hour, we get the scoop on some of the state’s best ice cream shops from two people devoted to local ice cream. We talk with Craig Behun, the ice cream lover behind the Instagram @cticecreamtour and Shahan Kukreja of Micro Creamery. Since 2015, Craig’s been posting about his adventures trying ice cream shops all over the state. And Shahan takes the micro brewery concept and applies it to ice cream. You’ll find more than 70 local ice cream flavors in the shop.

Plus, Sweet Claude’s in Cheshire is an ice cream shop we love; get to know its owner Kelly Anne Pearce.

And finally, Dr. Steve Zinn, UConn professor in the Department of Animal Science, talks about the cows we have to thank for the milk used in the excellent ice cream served at the UConn Dairy Bar (@uconndairybar).

GUESTS:
Craig Behun: Ice cream lover, creator of @cticecreamtour
Shahan Kukreja: Co-owner of Micro Creamery in Woodbridge and Milford, Conn. (@microcreameryofct)
Kelly Anne Pearce: Owner and ice cream maker, Sweet Claude’s in Cheshire, Conn. (@sweet_claudes)
Dr. Steve Zinn: UConn professor in the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources (CAHNR); previously department head of Dept of Animal Science

Your Picks: Thank you to everyone who shared ice cream shop recommendations with us! We compiled all your shout outs here, including every shop that was mentioned during our round table discussion with Craig and Shahan.

This show was produced by Robyn Doyon-Aitken, Catie Talarski, Meg Dalton, Tagan Engel, Stephanie Stender, Katrice Claudio, and Meg Fitzgerald, with help from Sabrina Herrera on Social. It originally aired September 21, 2023.

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This hour, we get the scoop on some of the state’s best ice cream shops from two people devoted to local ice cream. We talk with Craig Behun, the ice cream lover behind the Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cticecreamtour/" data-cms-ai="0">@cticecreamtour</a> and Shahan Kukreja of <a href="https://www.microcreameryofct.com/" data-cms-ai="0">Micro Creamery</a>. Since 2015, Craig’s been posting about his adventures trying ice cream shops all over the state. And Shahan takes the micro brewery concept and applies it to ice cream. You’ll find more than 70 local ice cream flavors in the shop.
Plus, <a href="https://www.sweetclaudesicecream.com/" data-cms-ai="0">Sweet Claude’s</a> in Cheshire is an ice cream shop we love; get to know its owner Kelly Anne Pearce.
And finally, Dr. Steve Zinn, UConn professor in the Department of Animal Science, talks about the cows we have to thank for the milk used in the excellent ice cream served at the <a href="https://dining.uconn.edu/uconn-dairy-bar/" data-cms-ai="0">UConn Dairy Bar</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/uconndairybar/" data-cms-ai="0">@uconndairybar</a>).
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Craig Behun: Ice cream lover, creator of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cticecreamtour/" data-cms-ai="0">@cticecreamtour</a></li>
<li>Shahan Kukreja: Co-owner of <a href="https://www.microcreameryofct.com/" data-cms-ai="0">Micro Creamery</a> in Woodbridge and Milford, Conn. (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/microcreameryofct/" data-cms-ai="0">@microcreameryofct</a>)</li>
<li>Kelly Anne Pearce: Owner and ice cream maker, <a href="https://www.sweetclaudesicecream.com/" data-cms-ai="0">Sweet Claude’s</a> in Cheshire, Conn. (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sweet_claudes/" data-cms-ai="0">@sweet_claudes</a>)</li>
<li>Dr. Steve Zinn: UConn professor in the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources (CAHNR); previously department head of Dept of Animal Science</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/the-local-ice-cream-shops-that-melt-our-hearts" data-cms-ai="0">Your Picks</a>: Thank you to everyone who shared ice cream shop recommendations with us! We compiled all your shout outs <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/the-local-ice-cream-shops-that-melt-our-hearts" data-cms-ai="0">here</a>, including every shop that was mentioned during our round table discussion with Craig and Shahan.
This show was produced by Robyn Doyon-Aitken, Catie Talarski, Meg Dalton, Tagan Engel, Stephanie Stender, Katrice Claudio, and Meg Fitzgerald, with help from Sabrina Herrera on Social. It originally aired September 21, 2023.
Join the conversation on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ctpublic/" data-cms-ai="0">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/wnpr" data-cms-ai="0">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ctpublic/" data-cms-ai="0">Instagram</a>, and email: <a href="mailto:seasoned@ctpublic.org" data-cms-ai="0">seasoned@ctpublic.org</a>.
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Seasoned is a radio program and podcast from Connecticut Public about the passionate people who grow and cook our food. Host Robyn Doyon-Aitken and a team of contributors and producers shine a light on local food makers, restaurants, and farms from every corner of the state. They also talk with nationally known food writers and cookbook authors to bring you the stories and inspiration behind their books and recipes.

Go to CTPublic.org/food to see our featured recipes and videos and sign up for our monthly newsletter, 'Full Plate'.

For more, visit ctpublic.org/seasoned

<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/seasoned">Seasoned</a> is a radio program and podcast from Connecticut Public about the passionate people who grow and cook our food. Host <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/robyn-doyon-aitken">Robyn Doyon-Aitken</a> and a team of contributors and producers shine a light on local food makers, restaurants, and farms from every corner of the state. They also talk with nationally known food writers and cookbook authors to bring you the stories and inspiration behind their books and recipes.
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For more, visit <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/seasoned">ctpublic.org/seasoned</a>

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