{"id":165918,"date":"2026-04-14T23:55:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T23:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/165918\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T23:55:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T23:55:13","slug":"cant-wait-to-scoop-for-you-score-small-batch-locally-made-cream-at-new-lehigh-valley-shop-eat-sip-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/165918\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Can\u2019t wait to scoop for you!\u2019: Score small-batch, locally made cream at new Lehigh Valley shop | Eat, Sip, Shop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HEIDELBERG TWP., Pa. \u2013 Just in time for warmer weather, a family-run business is offering a wide array of artisan, hand-crafted ice cream at a new retail location in Lehigh County.<\/p>\n<p>A new location of Nesting Box, offering small-batch, locally made ice cream, held a soft opening on Saturday at 6299 Route 309 in the New Tripoli section of Heidelberg Township.<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"nesting box 2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1982\" height=\"1046\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69dd9343baf34.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"106\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                    Ryan Kneller<\/p>\n<p>The new shop, located in the Star Plaza at Routes 309 and 100, is in a soft-opening phase with limited hours planned for the next few weeks, co-owner Timi Bauscher told 69 News.<\/p>\n<p>This past weekend, the shop was open 1-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and future hours will be announced on the business\u2019 social media pages, Bauscher said.<\/p>\n<p>In a post on the business\u2019 Facebook page, the Nesting Box team expressed its excitement in continuing to serve the community at a new retail location.<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"nesting box 8.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1985\" height=\"1044\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69dd935827005.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"105\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                    Ryan Kneller<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve been working behind the scenes to bring this sweet surprise to life, and we couldn\u2019t be more excited to finally open our doors,\u201d the online post reads.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom familiar favorites and perfectly crafted scoops, our Nesting Box flavors are ready to make your day a little brighter. Stop by, say hello, and treat yourself \u2014 we can&#8217;t wait to scoop for you!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bauscher and her husband, Keith Bauscher, established Nesting Box in 2016 as a cage-free egg farm in the Kempton section of Albany Township.<\/p>\n<p>The business has continued to grow over the years, with the creamery&#8217;s hand-crafted ice cream proving especially popular.<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"nesting box.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1080\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69dd9361571af.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"113\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                    Ryan Kneller<\/p>\n<p>A former market offered Nesting Box ice cream and other local products at the Kempton farm, and various stores, restaurants and other businesses continue to carry the chilled treats throughout the region.<\/p>\n<p>Individuals can find Nesting Box ice cream at businesses such as Wanamakers General Store in Lynn Township, Bear Rock Junction in New Tripoli, Saucony Creek Craft Brewery and Gastropub in Maxatawny Township, Hillside Smokehouse in Upper Mount Bethel Township, Goose Lane Egg Farm in Spring Township and Thunderhead Lodge in West Penn Township, Timi said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur ice cream can be found at a number of other locations throughout the area, making it convenient no matter where you live,\u201d Timi said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThunderhead Lodge has an exclusive flavor \u2013 dark chocolate orange chip \u2013 that can\u2019t be found anywhere else.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"nesting box 4.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1935\" height=\"1071\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69dd9349c8578.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"111\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                    Ryan Kneller<\/p>\n<p>At its new location in New Tripoli, Nesting Box offers 32 rotating flavors, including popular selections such as lemon blueberry, salted caramel Oreo, chocolate-covered strawberry and cookie dough, Timi said.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the other flavors that were available on opening weekend included black cherry, brownie batter, butter brickle, chocolate marshmallow, mocha chip, orange creamsicle, peach streusel, peanut butter swirl, pistachio and teaberry.<\/p>\n<p>The ice cream features premium, locally sourced ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s all pure cream ice cream that\u2019s hand-crafted at our farm in Kempton,\u201d Timi said.<\/p>\n<p>During the shop\u2019s soft-opening period, customers can enjoy ice cream scoops in cups or cones.<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"nesting box 7.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1929\" height=\"1075\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69dd935517273.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"111\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                    Ryan Kneller<\/p>\n<p>Pricing is $4.25 for one scoop, $6.25 for two scoops and $7.50 for three scoops.<\/p>\n<p>Other chilled treats such as shakes, sundaes and ice cream cakes will be introduced later this spring, Timi said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlease extend grace as we settle into our new space and find our rhythm over the coming weeks,\u201d reads an announcement on the business\u2019 Facebook page.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ll be training new team members and expanding our menu as we continue to grow and improve. We\u2019re especially excited to introduce a range of bold, vibrant flavors in the coming weeks \u2014 featuring fresh ingredients and creative combinations we can\u2019t wait for you to try! As we continue to grow and find our stride, we plan to gradually expand our hours, with the goal of being open seven days a week in the near future and a Grand Opening celebration in May.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"nesting box 6.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1080\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69dd93520de40.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"113\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                    Ryan Kneller<\/p>\n<p>The New Tripoli shop, with seating for around 20 guests at counters and low-top tables, will operate year-round, Timi said.<\/p>\n<p>Nesting Box also will continue to operate its mobile trailer, making appearances at public and private events such as festivals, birthday parties, weddings and picnics.<\/p>\n<p>The shop\u2019s grand opening event, which also will celebrate the Nesting Box\u2019s 10-year anniversary, will be held at noon on May 23.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor the past decade, we\u2019ve been so grateful for the love and support from our amazing community, and now we\u2019re excited to welcome you into our brand-new space,\u201d an event description reads.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCome enjoy your favorite flavors, try something new, and celebrate with us as we mark 10 sweet years. Bring your friends and family, share in the fun, and help us kick off this next chapter in the best way we know how \u2014 with lots of homemade, pure cream ice cream!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"nesting box 3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1080\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69dd9346808b6.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"113\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                    Ryan Kneller<\/p>\n<p>For the latest Nesting Box updates, including future announcements regarding shop hours, ice cream flavors and more, follow the business\u2019 pages on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100064373124301\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Facebook<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the_nesting_box\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For orders or inquiries, e-mail <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfmz.com\/features\/eat-sip-shop\/can-t-wait-to-scoop-for-you-score-small-batch-locally-made-cream-at-new\/mailto:thenestingboxllc@hotmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thenestingboxllc@hotmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>                            <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"HEIDELBERG TWP., Pa. \u2013 Just in time for warmer weather, a family-run business is offering a wide array&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":165919,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[119,121,120,74775,20362,40942,74773,433,157,66247,15910,43652,74772,74774,74771],"class_list":["post-165918","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-allentown","tag-allentown","tag-allentown-headlines","tag-allentown-news","tag-artisan-ice-cream","tag-heidelberg-township","tag-ice-cream","tag-keith-bauscher","tag-lehigh-county","tag-lehigh-valley","tag-nesting-box","tag-new-tripoli","tag-retail-location","tag-scoop","tag-star-plaza","tag-timi-bauscher"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165918","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=165918"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165918\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/165919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=165918"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=165918"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=165918"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}