In 2004, trained chef Lisa Herlinger discovered an artisan ice cream treat void in Portland, Oregon. Her solution? Fill it with unapologetically indulgent ice cream sandwiches. Still working as a chef by day, Lisa spent countless late nights churning out batch after batch of cookies and ice cream varieties until she found the absolute perfectly paired combinations…and Ruby Jewel was born!
Lisa sold the first Ruby Jewel Ice Cream Sandwich at the Portland’s Farmers Market and the treats quickly garnered an enthusiastic loyal following. While Ruby Jewel has received attention on The Food Network™ and other national media, all Ruby Jewel ice cream sandwiches are still crafted in our own ice cream factory we call “Spin City.”