Orange you glad we didn't rhyme anise?

And other puns to whet your appetite at CBC Manitoba’s creamsicle pop-up at Winnipeg Folk Festival

Image | Robert Berube

Caption: Lead chocolatier Robert Berube pours creamsicle flavour mix of ube and coconut milk into moulds at Constance Popp's shop on Provencher. (Lindsay MacKenzie/CBC)

The word hot really is a contradiction of sorts.
Take fire. Kindling to make your spirits bright or raging into a forest fire. How about emotions? Sparks fly as things heat up romantically or it can blow your top when verbal frictions erupt into anger.
And with weather, well, we want to chill just when things are warming up outside.
At the Winnipeg Folk Festival(external link) this year, CBC Manitoba sensed your need to stay hot and stay cool so we cleverly came up with a few delicious creamsicle flavours.
And, thanks to our friends at Chocolatier Constance Popp(external link) they are riddled with creative contradictions.

Finding a little funny in frozen flavours

"We have pomegranate, anise, rose water, sage and ube," said Robert Berube, lead chocolatier at Chocolatier Constance Popp.
"And [so], the idea behind these flavour choices was to really capture the diversity at the Winnipeg Folk Festival. From the musicians to the vibrant community here in the province that attends," said Berube.

Image | Creamsicle flavours for Winnipeg Folk Festival

Caption: Sample one of the unique creamsicle varieties that will be handed out by CBC Manitoba brand ambassadors on Sunday, July 14 from 6-9 p.m. at the Winnipeg Folk Festival food village grounds. (/CBC)

Sunday night from 6-9 p.m., fans can sample one of four unique creamsicle flavours at the CBC Manitoba pop-up located near food village. It's our way of saying thanks for being sweet on us at the Winnipeg Folk Festival over the years.

Image | Creamsicle varieties for Winnipeg Folk Festival

Caption: There are four flavour varieties to sample at the CBC Manitoba pop-up. Choose from: rose-water, lychee, and watermelon; Saskatoon berry, sage and white chocolate; ube and coconut milk; and pomegranate, anise and orange. (Lindsay MacKenzie/CBC)

Sample flavours. Share stories. Creamsicle Giveaway

  • Sunday, July 14 | 6-9 p.m.
  • Located near food village at the Winnipeg Folk Festival
  • Look for the CBC Manitoba umbrellas
*one flavour sample per person while supplies last.

Share the love on social media

Share the one-of-a-kind button designs with us, along with your thoughts on the creamsicle flavours, on social media by using the hashtag #lovecbcmb(external link).
Also on social media, those attending folk fest will want to check out #folktip, a useful resource to keep attendees safe and nature happy.

Salute of the fest goes to #folktip

Lynne Skromeda, executive director of the Winnipeg Folk Festival explains that, "[the] #FolkTip(external link) campaign allows us to inform and engage our audience on a variety of topics, from sustainability initiatives to sun safety and wellness information."
"The Folk Tips have become an important tool … whether you're a first timer or a long-time attendee, it's the best way for people to plan and prepare."

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About this article:

The local marketing and communications team for CBC Manitoba seeks out new and innovative ways to take the public broadcaster into communities and grow audiences. Seeking to reflect the diverse experiences of those who live in the places we report on, CBC Manitoba is a sponsor of the 2019 Winnipeg Folk Festival(external link) and will be handing out four unique creamsicle varieties on Sunday night near the Main Stage.
Do you have something big up your sleeves that the local public broadcaster should sponsor? Drop us a line at communications.winnipeg@cbc.ca(external link)