Last week, Lancaster County’s local NBC affiliate, WGAL-TV, stopped by the Dairy to tape a story for the nightly news about how it’s “business as usual” for Turkey Hill despite the current economic times. That’s right, as you’ll see in the story, we’re still hiring and doing quite well thanks to our great customers.
The story shows a lot of behind-the-scenes action at the Dairy, including the production of our newest Limited Edition holiday ice cream, Ginger Snap. You might also notice in the story that the names below some of the people are incorrect. The man they say is Ernie Pinckney is really Eric Rotz, and the man they call Eric Rotz is, of course, Ernie Pinckney. That’s a shot of Ernie below from the story (check out the full video here). He loves this kind of stuff!
P.S. – Some of you are asking how we’re judging the recipes in our Ultimate Holiday Recipe Contest. It’s a good question. Here’s how it’ll work:
We’ll review all the entries and determine four finalists (two from each category) based on the creativity of the recipe, simplicity (not too easy, not too hard) and the overall appetite appeal of the recipe. Once we have our four finalists, we will personally prepare the finalist recipes in order to take photographs. Then each finalist recipe and photo will be published on the Ice Cream Journal in its own blog entry from December 7-10. On December 11, we’ll open a poll on the blog and readers will have one week to vote for their favorite recipe. On December 18, we’ll announce our winner!
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If you’ve got a technical question about the ice cream making process or some other inquiry about the nuances of America’s favorite treat, chances are Ernie has the answer. He might not be able to answer all questions, but he’ll try his best and some may be featured on the Ice Cream Journal.
Glad to see the company’s faring strong!
Good for Turkey Hill. The ice cream is so great, they deserve it. It’s not only the ice cream, it’s the people who work there, its family, and I feel like I’m part of the Turkey Hill family. Happy Thanksgiving! I haven’t had the Ginger Snap yet!!
I love your ice cream!
We all love our Turkey Hill Ice Cream and I can’t wait to try the Ginger Snap. I have a few recipes I want to try with it and with all of us loyal customers your business should flourish for many years to come.
I know I`m doing my part to keep you going strong!In fact , I feel the need for a cone now!
God bless you, I’m delighted to see you get the recognition you deserve – I started eating Turkey Hill ice cream back in college in Lancaster, and have never stopped! Can’t wait to try Ginger Snap!
OOh!!! I’m looking forward to trying the new GingerSnap!
Thank goodness for TH, keep the economy going! However, I do wish TH ice cream and Lemonade was available here in my area of North Carolina, I miss the great product.
When you make a great product – how can you go wrong!
being on the blog helped me know Ernie when I saw him. great story, keep up the good work
I’d love to work for TH. I’ll move in a heartbeat
Way to go Ernie,er I mean Eric. No i right the first time, way to go Ernie.
CONGRATULATIONS TURKEY HILL!
I bought two Turkey Hill fat free on Friday, but haven’s seen Ginger Snap as yet. I use ginger in all my cooking because it is good for the digestion, helpful to people who have acid reflux.
Thanks for including the video link. Those who don’t live in or near Lancaster appreciate it. It’s interesting to see behind the scenes. You learn more and appreciate Turkey Hill more as a result.
Ate T.H. Eagles Touchdown Sundae during the game last night.The Eagles ice cream was a lot better than the team!
GREAT VIDEO….Looking forward for my local store to have the new T.H.Limited
Edition Holiday flavors!
I’m still searching for ginger snap,and I bet it’s just as great as all your other flavors!
I’m happy to be a part of Turkey Hill’s success ~ We buy and eat lots of it! By the way, I love your vintage television set!!
I really hope the Phila,PA 19144 area will have the Ginger Snap frozen Ice Cream. I love Turkey Hill frozen desserts. We have tried all of the new flavors and love all of them.
Congrats to all.
Gingersnap sounds great. I, too, hope I can find it in this area.
As for the slowdown in the economy, a little T.H. can bring a big T.L.C. Your coupons, store specials, and double and triple couponing make this little indulgence even more affordable.
So love your ice cream, try all the new flavors! This weekend I’m going to try one of your cakes.
Will let you know what we think.
napping my butt to store to buy turkey hill ginger snap ice cream
WOW JUST HAD GINGER SNAP COOKIES BEFORE I READ THIS NOW I’M GOING TO HOT FOOT IT TO THE STORE AND FIND THE T.K TO GO WITH THE SNAPS.I’M GO TO MAKE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES AND FREEZE THEM. SOUNDS GOOD TO ME.
I love ginger snaps so I am glad TH is making ginger snaps ice cream. I am thinking of a recipe to use it in and will then submit for you. Linda
Hope I can find some if not all of the Limited Edition ice cream flavors in the stores in Winchester, VA. MMMMMMM, all the flavors sound good.
Can’t wait to try the Ginger snap!
No matter what the economy, people will always find a little money for a treat. Since business is so good for TH it looks like that treat is ice cream. Way to go!
I wish I lived near Lancaster county to get a job @ Turkey Hill.
Who can give up TH ice cream, even though times are tuff!
You are a star!
Hi everyone, I just love Turkey Hill ice cream. All Kind
looking forward to Ginger Snap…but right now I’m enjoying the Limited Edition German Chocolate Cake…which now has become my favorite Limited Edition flavor…I vote for it to become a regular flavor…anyone else agree with me?
I am waiting patiently for my TH store to have the Ginger Snap Ice Cream! I love Ginger Snaps so the ice cream will be even better.
have to try ginger snap sounds good
I can’t wait to enter a recipe for the contest.
Cool to see y’all on TV! Turkey Hill looks like a great place to work.
I can’t wait to try ginger snap.Hope it comes to my local supermarket real soon!
That is just as cool as your ice-cream; being on t.v. I didn’t see it though and I couldn’t see the video. I have a very slow computer. Ginger snap ice-cream sounds so good.. I may have to run to the store to look for some. I love your ice-cream so much!!!!
I just baked 6 dozen gingersnaps today. Hope I get to taste the ice cream up here in the boonies.