We have returning guest Dr. Maya Warren, who is now a co-founder of Ice Cream for Change, a soon-to-be non profit that’s a platform of ice cream lovers and makers advocating for social change and civic action.
Maya joins me as we talk about life as a food scientist in quarantine, such as how traveling has given us the opportunity to try new things, but also the different ways we optimize our homes into our R+D kitchen.
A great takeaway from this episode is that you get a delicious recipe for No-Churn Ice Cream. Maya has been perfecting and sharing this recipe on her Instagram and it has exploded in popularity. I also personally ask Maya what we do as individuals to make the world a better place? Especially at a time where all of this socialite unrest is happening. Her perspective here is profound and important.
If you want to hear about Maya’s fascinating life and her job at Coldstone Ice Cream, check out episode 181 for an inspiring interview with this ice cream rockstar. Enjoy the episode.
About Ice Cream for Change
Ice Cream for Change is a platform created by Dr. Maya Warren, also known as “The Ice Cream Doctor” and the face of ice cream, as well as Mona B. Lipson, AKA Miss Mona Makes Ice Cream, to bring together ice cream lovers and makers advocating for social change and civic action. From dismantling racial injustice to fighting climate change, their goal is to use the power of ice cream (it really does have a special way of bringing people together) as a force for good by helping to raise money and awareness for organizations that are driving solutions and making real-world impact across the globe. Learn more by visiting www.icecreamforchange.org
About Dr. Maya Warren
Dr. Maya (The Ice Cream Doctor) a native of St. Louis, MO, is an ice cream scientist, motivational speaker, and world traveler. She has a PhD (UW-Madison) in Food Science, specializing in the microstructure, sensorial, and behavioral properties of frozen aerated desserts. She is also part of the winning duo (#SweetScientists) from the 25th season of the Emmy Award winning reality show, The Amazing Race (alongside her friend and former lab mate, Dr. Amy DeJong). Currently, Dr. Maya uses her knowledge and skills to travel the world teaching, researching, and exploring frozen aerated desserts. She is also the creator and host of Ice Cream Sundays with Dr. Maya (Instagram Live – @maya.warren) where she brings people of all ages together and teaches how to make No-Churn Ice Cream right at home.
Show Notes
How did you survive the lockdown?: I’m in Los Angeles California right now. Usually, I have to fly 150-200 flights a year and it came to a screeching halt
During quarantine, I saw that people were making bread but I wanted to make ice cream
Very few people actually don’t have ice cream makers so I decided to make a non churn ice cream and share it on Instagram
Ice Cream Sundays with Dr. Maya
Ice Cream for Change
Mona Lipson
My word for 2020 is: pivot
How has not traveling affected your life?: I dread cooking for myself. I also have to create ice cream every day so the dishes pile up
How do you separate your lab life to your kitchen life?: I separate my stuff in the kitchen from lab mode. For offices, try to vary it up and like to swith where I do my work.
Adam’s the opposite: Everything Is together in one place, and I only like to work in one place
Tik Tok content: Why not post on Tik Tok? I’m still getting my feet wet on Instagram so I don’t want to stretch myself too thin.
Personal branding is a full-time job
Ice Cream for Change – organization of ice cream makers
Inspired by Bakers Against Racism
Bakers Against Racism BLM
Ice Cream always makes people happy
How can we use the power of ice cream to combat systemic racism?
How does Ice Cream for Change work?: Whoever wants to, can participate and part of the profits go to a nonprofit that focuses on systemic inequalities
Memorial Funds from Victims
NAACP
Power Play NYC
Black Girls Code
Black Girls Rock
What can enthusiasts do to get involved in ice cream for change?: Reach out to us!
Salt and Straw
Slack- The ice cream collective (ask to join)
How to make No-churn ice cream:
Heavy Whipping Cream
Fold sweetened condensed milk
Fold in evaporated milk
add flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, key lime pie
Recipe here: https://www.mayawarren.com/new-page
What’s the weirdest ice cream request you’ve gotten?
Not really weird, but key lime pie is next. People want coffee too
Dragonfruit powder – Pitaya Powder
How can we as individuals and companies do better in solving today’s problems?: Walk the walk, not just talk the talk. Take time to step back and think and then do change. In 2020, change is starting to happen.
Cops is off the air after 30 something years
Where can we find you?: Find me at MayaWarren.com or @maya.warren. icecreamforchange.org or @icecreamforchange