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foodsources the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, and were so moved by people’s generosity they decided to use Joseph’s dairy know-how to open an ice cream shop and become a permanent part of the neighbourhood. In 2018, Chaeban’s “Louis Lavender” pints won the Great Manitoba Food Fight. This annual competition, organized by the Province of Manitoba and supported by Food and Beverage Manitoba, awards entrepreneurs with new and innovative products, providing cash prizes to help with further development and opening doors for retail expansion. For several decades, freezer space has been dominated by Nestle and Chapman’s. However, consumers are revealing a desire for alternatives that are as wholesome as they are delicious, and this is where Chaeban is delivering big. “Our hopes and plans are to be a nationwide company, and that’s what we’re working on right now,” Joseph smiles at his wife. Demand has rapidly grown for their jars. They have begun to distribute throughout Winnipeg, Gluten-free Double Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Sandwiches Pair Chaeban’s ice cream with these cookies for a sweet summer treat. INGREDIENTS 1 cup butter 3 3/4 cups dark chocolate chips 4 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 Tbsp vanilla 1 cup gluten-free fl our 4 Tbsp cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda Owners Joseph Chaeban and Zainab Ali and their specialized pints can now be found at close to twenty retail locations, including Co-Op, Sobeys and Chaeban’s own South Osborne location. 1/8 tsp salt 2 cups dark chocolate chips (at the end) 4 pints of Chaeban ice cream METHOD 1. In a double boiler, melt butter and dark chocolate chips over low heat. Stir continuously until fully melted. Cool completely. 2. In a small bowl, combine dry ingredients. Set aside. 3. In large bowl of an electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar on high until fl uffy. 4. Whip in vanilla and melted chocolate mixture. 5. Mix in dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips. 6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. 7. Form 2” balls of dough and place on tray covered in parchment paper. 8. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 325°F. Let cool, then refrigerate until needed. ASSEMBLY 1. Place a scoop of ice cream between two cookies. Serve immediately. Yield 16 sandwiches ciao! / jun/jul / two thousand nineteen 9