I love ice cream.
OK iScreamers... go forth and scoopify. But choose wisely! Ice cream should be savored, worth every bite. Be selective about your indulgences. Don't settle for ice cream you don't love!
With summer coming, [ok it's pretty much here], a scoop or two of cold creamy goodness to chill your tongue and refresh your soul... you can't go wrong. Or can you?
There's a lot of gross stuff out there posing as ice cream that's just quite frankly not worth space in your freezer. This ice cream snob shops for only the best tasting varieties. Here's my take:
From the Freezer Aisle
Best Vanilla Bean:
Breyers "Natural Vanilla"
a go-to for all seasons
a go-to for all seasons
Best Mint Chocolate Chip:
my childhood favorite
Best Rocky Road:
this flavor has great variation between brands
and Dreyer's is simply the best.
and Dreyer's is simply the best.
Best Coconut Pineapple:
Thrifty
my hubby's favorite... available only at Water N Ice
and Restaurant Depot, or in California.
Best Dulce de Leche:
"Argentine Caramel" ... This stuff is GOOD...
and I don't even like caramel very much.
True to her heritage, this is also my mama's favorite flavor.
Best Butter Pecan:
ask someone who likes pecans. yiughhhk. talk about ruining dessert.
Best Coffee:
it's been so long since I've had coffee ice cream because
I don't consume caffeine beyond the small amounts in my chocolate...
man I miss coffee ice cream.
if I remember correctly, Haagen Dazs' coffee ice cream is pretty amazing.
Best Bite-Size Ice Cream Snacks:
pretty much can't go wrong at Trader Joe's,
but I love their Mini Mint Ice Cream Mouthfuls.
fun to say, and delicious.
Out and About
Best Milkshake:
and for those of you who don't live in luxurious Gilbert, AZ
Red Robin and Fuddruckers make 'em real good too.
Best Hot Fudge Sundae [in Arizona, maybe in the whole world]:
forget ribs and baked potatoes...
they make their own fresh hot fudge. every day.
yes, please.
Best Cone:
two scoops on a cake cone: World Class Chocolate on the top
and Mint Chip on the bottom
The perfect treat while you're out and about running errands one hot summer day.
Best Fro-Yo:
My husband, being from California, has a thing for Pinkberry...
but I don't like it. I like my Mojo.
Best Drive Through Option:
Dairy Queen M&M's Blizzard or Chick-fil-A Cookies and Cream Milkshake
always know what's near you for those unpredictable ice cream emergencies.
And don't even say the word McDonalds.
Best Restaurant Dessert Incorporating Ice Cream:
and for those of you outside the Grand Canyon State,
BJ's Chocolate Chunk Pizookie will check the box.
OK iScreamers... go forth and scoopify. But choose wisely! Ice cream should be savored, worth every bite. Be selective about your indulgences. Don't settle for ice cream you don't love!