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An idealistic picture of starting a new ice cream business probably includes a supportive family, cute graphics, delicious flavor ideas and a dog who loves waffle cone scraps — and Annie Stranger at Sweet Annie’s Artisan Creamery in Spokane, Washington, has them all.

But she also has a realistic view of the experience: she understands the planning, prepping, experimenting and preserving that make the ice cream business a business.

We had an awesome visit with Annie, followed by samplings of her fabulous flavors.

Seriously — if you’re in Spokane, sign up for that pints club. You’ll be well rewarded. (And if you’re feeling like a drive down to Moscow … please deliver!)

Finally, here are the links my poor, leaky brain couldn’t remember during the episode: Churning Man is the blog that digs into ice cream chemistry, and the mystery U District ice cream shop is Sweet Alchemy! (And in addition to the Golden Milk flavor, they have other rich and unusual flavors like London Fog, black sesame and — if you’re brave — garlic.)

Thanks as always for listening — and don’t forget we’re more than a podcast! Sundae Drive is a multimedia ice cream experience (oooh, ahhh), and you can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@SundaeDrive).

And, of course, you can always find us out on new adventures, trying new ice creams. Hope you’re doing the same!