Kirsten Schimoler has been living the dream (developing new flavours at Ben & Jerry’s) since 2009. As Kirsten explains it, she’s technically a scientist but what she’s really into is “playing with food.”
“The thing about Flavour Gurus is that we’re all a little weird,” she says. “There’s a reason we call it Bizarre & D instead of R&D.” What Kirsten means is that Flavour Gurus have a different outlook on the world...and food. They can imagine totally unique combinations of flavours that others wouldn’t dream of trying. When it works, it’s pure magic.
Kirsten backs up her creativity in the kitchen with heavy doses of research. “Inspiration comes from everywhere,” Kirsten says. She travels the world on Flavour Guru Trend Treks. From dawn to the wee hours she’ll explore restaurants, bakeries, candy shops, and cocktail bars looking for her next great flavour idea.
Find out more about Kirsten’s road to her dream job in our latest Flavour Guru story:
Too Hot To Ignore: Ben & Jerry’s And The Youth-Led Climate Movement
Our planet has something in common with your favorite Ben & Jerry’s flavor: If it’s melted, it’s ruined! Join the youth leaders of the Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20th - 27th to take action for climate justice.
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It’s Getting Hot in Here: Youth Call on All of Us to Join the Global Climate Strike
A determined group of youth leaders are taking matters into their own hands to fight climate change. It’s time for all of us to stand with them at the Global Climate Strike.
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Climate Justice
We've put a lot of thought into how we can reduce the global warming impact when making Ben & Jerry's ice cream. Find out more here.
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Do Good by Eating Free Ben & Jerry's
As if Free Cone Day isn't already the best day ever, we've got 10 ways you can do good just by eating FREE ice cream.
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QUIZ: Which Flavor Should You Choose on Free Cone Day?
What’s better than free ice cream? Knowing that the flavor you choose can help make the world a better place. To help you prepare for Free Cone Day, take this quiz to see which flavor you should choose to make a difference.
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