Cream. Milk. Half and half. Chocolate milk. Eggnog. It’s all good. The best comes from Lewes Dairy, in Lewes, Delaware. If you are a chef in the area, odds are it is the only kind of cream you will use in your kitchen. There are chefs in D.C. who will only use this cream. A family-run business, Lewes Dairy has a bit of history in the area.
When I travel, I look for the local favorite. In New Orleans, at the Crescent City Farmer’s Market, I discovered Smith Creamery. Above all, now is a time to support the small businesses in your immediate area. During these tough economic times, I feel we have to think about how to afford that local, higher-quality product. I would rather cut something else out of my budget to afford Lewes Dairy milk in my fridge vs. going for a lower cost or “on-sale” brand at the store.
Tonight, in Lewes, is Hospitality Night which is a holiday tradition. Go to King’s Ice Cream store and you can buy a special holiday glass bottle of Lewes Dairy Eggnog. It makes a great gift, but get there early because supplies are limited.
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I totally agree – Lewes Dairy has the hands down best milk and cream in the mid-Atlantic. I’m not a big fan of their eggnog, but their cream makes the finest custards I’ve ever tasted.
Kings Ice Cream is pretty awesome too – maybe because they use Lewes Dairy!