Edy's Cookies 'n Cream Fun Flavor A Frozen Dairy Dessert Review

This isn't going to be some in depth post since this is an old fashion flavor. Let's just dig in.

This is Edy's bright blue Cookies 'n Cream Fun Flavor which means it's a frozen dairy dessert.

This is exactly how cookies and cream should look. A nice wide range of cookie bit sizes and the base needs to have that faint gray tint to it. All the best CNCs look like this --- Ok, technically I don't see full cookie chunks inside like I do on the packaging, there's just seems to be cookie wafer bits, but I don't care. I just want this to deliver the flavor!

It pains me to say this, but... I enjoyed this ice cream. You see, there is a very simple rule for judging a cookies and cream flavor. The rule is based on the name of COOKIES and (then) cream. "First you taste the COOKIES, then you taste the cream". The cookies are not decoration and they are not to be indiscernible (sorry, can't think of a better way to say it). The cookie flavor needs to pop, preferably with a cookie crunch AND THEN it all gets tied together by the base ice cream. Thankfully, this is exactly what we have here. A nice cookie flavored crunch in a fairly light weight base. I just don't have any major complaints here.

Verdict?  Acceptable
Buy Again?  Possibly


Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/2 cup (61g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130	from Fat 40
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g	7%
- Sat Fat 2.5g	13%
- Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 80mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
- Dietary Fiber  0g	0%
- Sugars 14g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 2%	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 6%	Iron 0%

YoCrunch Strawberry Greek Parfait Review

Look, let's get something straight. I'm a real man, and real men can admit their fears... of greek yogurt.... Sorry, couldn't resist, but all kidding aside, it's true. I'm not a huge lover of yogurt by any means. Sure I downed some smurf yogurt as a kid, but nowadays I have an occasional berry flavored Yoplait and not much else. Yogurt just seems weird to me. You open it up and you've got these weird white clumps and puddles of water and oh I just want to go blech. Yes I know I'm picky, and yes, I know I need to stir it because the fruit's on the bottom, but honestly, I'm just fine without it. I don't need that in my belly.

With that all said, I do have a soft spot in my hard for any yogurt company they tries to grab my attention with some extra crunch, and now, before my eyes for the first time, I see a Greek Yogurt that I just might like.

Ok, that's weird, I've had YoCrunch fruit parfait just last year but now all the Breyers branding is gone. A quick check of yocrunch.com reveals no Breyers branding at all, but it does have a back story saying they have been selling yogurt since 1985...

And there would be my answer, Breyers yogurt is no more, that would explain why I haven't seen it in forever. That actually makes me said since I appreciated the "all natural" tag on their yogurts.

Sweet, check this out! YoCrunch just announced a new line of Pie Parfaits! 

Apple, Cherry, and triple berry!  I can't wait to try them!

Ok, back to the treat on hand. Our tiny little 4 ounce friend is ready for snack.

Why does yogurt photograph so poorly? This doesn't even make me remotely yogurt.

Also, it smells tart which isn't helping.

All troubles and smells aside, I did in and surprisingly it's not too bad. I will admit that the thicker texture of the greek yogurt is a bit hard to get use to. I'd say gritty, but thicker is better, kind of like eating wet paper.... just kidding, I don't eat wet paper, but if I put some in a blender, it might have a similar texture. (yes, I am having some fun at the expense of my treat)

Overall the flavor is pretty good. On the first scoop I mixed in the granola before eating the treat, but on the second scoop I had just the yogurt and fruit to give it a try and it's not bad. I dig the fact that it's high in protein and very low in fat (the fat is from the granola ironically and not the yogurt).

So now that I have joined the greek yogurt world, I guess I need to go try that greek frozen yogurt now that Rozilla liked. I'll also try the YoCrunch blueberry greek parfait at some point as well.

Verdict?  Not scary after all
Buy Again?  as the occasional healthier alternative


Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 container (113g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110	from Fat 5
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g	1%
- Sat Fat 0g	0%
- Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 65mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
- Dietary Fiber  2g	8%
- Sugars 12g
Protein 7g
Vitamin A 4%	Vitamin C 15%
Calcium 15%	Iron 2%

Turkey Hill Vanilla Bean Light Ice Cream Sandwiches A treat review

Ok everybody, the healthy train is just getting started... oh, don't worry, there will still be plenty of high octane stuff here, but until the 2012 ice cream season kicks into high gear, let's see if we can't diversify and be a little more frugal with our fat intake.

I've had a few light ice cream bars over the years and they are usually ok, but not fantastic. This is Turkey Hill's take on it and I've got my fingers crossed. Just like their light ice creams, Turkey Hill goes with the blue colored branding to let you know this is part of their light recipe collection.You can't go wrong with less fat.... unless it tastes horrible, at which point I will miss the fat immensely.

Ok, I'm not worried, Turkey Hill makes fine light ice cream, this should be decent.

Well I can't tell exactly what I'm about to eat, but at least I know it's from Turkey Hill!

And here is the sandwich. Ok, technically this is sandwich number two since sandwich number one had a tragically short life span. Poor sandwich, never even knew what bit it hehehehehe. I was so hungry that I couldn't help myself. I wanted my healthy treat and I wanted it now. So with just a few bites the whole thing was gone. Sure, it's the same size as a regular sandwich, but there was no slowing me down.

On Second Scoop: This is the taste test that will matter since I'm going to take my time... must... take.. time... ok, I managed to take a bit more time, though it was still pretty fast going since it's a soft (light) ice cream... and the wafers are soft too. There are probably two points I should make. First, I can actually see vanilla bean flakes just as the name implies, so that's cool. No, you won't be blown away by vanilla flavor, but you know it's there, albeit mildly. Second, companies may try to spice a things up, but you can't beat a classic ice cream sandwich. To me, there needs to be a distinct chocolate flavor mixed with a creamy filling. Is this coolhaus? NO. Is this a excellent light weight snack? Yes.

Verdict?  A Nice light snack
Buy Again?  Ofcourse!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 bar (85g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160	from Fat 25
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5g	4%
- Sat Fat 1.5g	8%
- Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 105mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	11%
- Dietary Fiber  3g	12%
- Sugars 15g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 6%	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 20%	Iron 0%

Why must the resolution gods taunt me?

It's really hard to focus on portion control and smart eating when you walk by stuff like this. I don't care that it's twenty bucks or that it has ice crystals on it, I want it, and I WANT IT NOW!! Oh it looks so good!!

I was in Walmart last night when I spotted this. I also had a thought while I was there. I overheard three things while wandering through the ice cream aisle.

1. "But I don't really like mint"
2. "How am I suppose to start my diet if we keep buying this stuff"
3. "no no, I should put it back, I don't need it"

Ok, that first statement doesn't mean much, but the other two do. From time to time, I do feel a little guilty in the fact that I taunt everyone with these awesome looking treats. I know that you are in control of your own destiny and no one forces you to eat what I talk about, but.... well, it wouldn't hurt if I tried to help. Heck, I'll admit that after seven years of being the same weight, something snapped and I put on ten pounds last year. My goal for 2012 is to ditch those ten pounds but not through dieting. Dieting is an evil word. No no, I'm going to get back to portion control.

I've been too lazy with how much food I grab. I don't need two handfuls of chips, one is plenty. And I don't need 3 servings of ice cream, 1+ needs to do for now. Look, giving up your favorite treats isn't going to help you lose weight long term, but that doesn't mean you can't choose smart. While a Klondike bar may set you back 270 calories with a whopping 140 from fat, A Klondike Oreo sandwich is 200 calories with just 60 from fat. Next spread things out, have that Oreo sandwich every other night, or every third night is better.  Do a sherbet or froyo on night 2, and night one can be pretzels or something.

Ok, I'm probably rambling, but the point is don't give up and don't go cold turkey. Pace yourself for long term change. Sure you can cut your daily calorie intake in half, but that won't work long term and just makes you want food more. Trust me.... or don't, make up your own mind, that's the way to go.

Pierre's Black Cherries & Chocolate Chunks Yovation A Frozen Yogurt Review

Just like Pierre's Hola Fruta, I haven't seen Yovation since... ok, technically I never saw Hola Fruta in a store now that I think about it. Thankfully in 2010 Pierre's was nice enough to send a care package. I was a big fan of the flavors I tried and so I kept waiting and waiting to find Yovation sitting next to some Hola Fruta at Shaws some day, but instead they both disappeared from my life... until now! Yay for Wegman's!

Welcome back to the blog Yovation! You've remembered your Live & Active Yogurt Cultures, very nice. Our green little pint here is Black Cherry Frozen Yogurt with Cherries and Chocolaty Chunks.

A crack open the container and get a big whiff of a very potent black cherry smell. I sure hope it doesn't taste that strong! I dig down just a little bit to bring you the view above. Everything you see is a chocolate chunk except the bit of black cherry in the bottom middle area. If those chunks have you excited, then good news, there's lots of them throughout this froyo.

The very first thing I noticed  was how soft this froyo is. Granted I took a little too long with pictures, but still I don't think that was it. I'm ok with this because it's got a fairly creamy texture for a froyo. Blue Bunny's version had a cleaner taste, but it wasn't as creamy as Pierre's version.

As far as taste? I like it, though these big chunks of chocolate keep getting in the way. They are quite big and I seem to get one in every scoop. I'm not complaining, wait, yes I am. They are fine chunks, no complaints, really, it's just that I like the not-too-potent base flavor, so I wouldn't be opposed if they made a straight cherry flavor that I could snack on with a little less guilt.

On Second Scoop: Ok, I couldn't help myself. I needed to know what a chocolate free serving would taste like. After digging out about 2 dozen chocolate chunks and putting them on my daughter's sundae, I dug into my cherry froyo and I liked it. I had a few decent size cherry chunks in there and while they did add a bit of tang, I didnt really notice them while I was eating. The cherry free areas are mild and pleasant. Overall it's a fairly creamy texture, though there can also be a bit of grit to it. Final verdict is I like this frozen yogurt, even more so when the chocolate chunks aren't throwing my taste buds back and forth (this is not a knock on Pierre's since everyone adds chunks to cherry flavors for some reason)

Verdict?  Respectable froyo
Buy Again?  When I'm near Wegman's!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/2 cup (69g) Servings Per Container  4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130	from Fat 35
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g	6%
- Sat Fat 2.5g	13%
- Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 65mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
- Dietary Fiber  <1g	3%
- Sugars 16g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 2%	Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 10%	Iron 2%

Side Note: Bummer, looks like Pierre's retired the excellent Honey Granola flavor! They've also replaced Toasted Almond with Butter Pecan and they've replaced Cookie Fudge Crunch with Moose Tracks.

Wegman's Black Raspberry A Low Fat Ice Cream Review

After being immensely disappointed that most of the Wegmans premium pints looked melted, I decided that going low fat made sense to balance things out with my other purchases. Would I regret that decision?

Here is Wegman's Low Fat Black Raspberry Ice Cream. I was astonished that this budget ice cream actually had a plastic seal. I haven't seen one of those on a big container since.... iunno, the late 90s? Well, at least it feels that long. It's good to see it back. I look forward to a lack of ice crystals.

And here we are inside. Looks fairly normal (notice the choppy scooping pattern like most low fat ice creams). In one context it does seem like a full fledged ice cream (albeit a lightweight on the spoon). Unfortunately something is bugging me. I adore raspberry ice cream but this one ain't right and it's bugging me. I don't know if it's the overall ice cream recipe or just the half real / half fake raspberry flavor, but it doesn't settle well at all. I am unamused. I trudge on because this stuff is insanely low fat, but when something is amiss, it's hard to go back for more.

On Second Scoop: I just can't seem to put my finger on what's bugging me... wait, wait, I know, it's an underlying skim milk taste. Oh I hate skim milk, even 1% is rough (if you must know, I spend all my time with organic 2% milk, so tasty!). I am tempted to give Wegmans some kudos for making this fairly creamy, but at the same time I have to mock them for listing WATER as one of the ingredients. I guess I would rather have a cleaner fruit shebert than this funky low fat ice cream.

Here's my third scoop and it demonstrates taking the whole proportion control thing a little too seriously. A long time ago I realized black raspberry is one of the lowest fat flavors, so during my dieting days, I would scoop a half cup exactly and eat it really slow. This may seem like a dumb trick, but it totally works. It took me longer to eat this then had I chosen a big bowl of ice cream.

On Second Scoop: Ok, I've had this several times now and it has grown on me. There's just so little fat in this that you can't help but pick it as the "healthy" choice. If it was some bland generic flavor like a junky chocolate or vanilla fudge swirl, I would have lost hope, but I do adore raspberry so I kept plugging away and I think I like this stuff now. I'm also grateful there are no chunks in here, just plain and simple. It's not awesome, but like I said, it's healthy, and there's no guilt here at all.

Verdict?  takes some getting use to
Buy Again?  I will try the other low fat flavors


Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/2 cup (70g) Servings Per Container  12
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110	from Fat 15
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g	2%
- Sat Fat 1g	5%
- Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 25mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	7%
- Dietary Fiber  0g	0%
- Sugars 19g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 6%	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 10%	Iron 0%

Hola Fruta Black Cherry Lemon A Sherbet Review

Never seen Hola Fruta? I feel bad for you

Seen it but haven't boughten it? shame on you!

Get to eat it all the time? OOOh I'm jealous of you!

It's been a long time since I've praised my love of Hola Fruta but that's because no one carries it around here. Shaws did carry it long enough for me to get hooked, but then it disappeared never to be found again, until now... at Wegman's! YAY!

I had four pint-sized flavors to choose from and it was this new looking black cherry lemon that really got my attention. ($2.49 a pint) Oh it's so nice to have an all natural pure fruit sherbet in my grasp once again.  I'm so excited!!

I wasted no time digging in... to the wonderful black cherry side. Notice there is only one scoop of lemon missing, and that's because OH MY BLOODY WORD is it POTENT. Sorry for yelling, but my taste buds were screaming in retreat of just how pure and tart the lemon sherbet was. I mine as well pour lemon juice in my milk because that's effectively how this tastes.

I painstakingly scooped out the enjoyable black cherry sherbet and left all the lemon. Sure I tried a mixed bite of both from time to time, but it's just way too powerful for my weak fortitude.... was it wrong to pawn this off on my daughter? Maybe... actually, I went to dispose of it and she said she wanted to try it. It was too tart so we buried it in whip cream and she mixed it all together. She says it's not bad but we add some more whip cream... she tried a few more scoops and then she gave up. Oh well, she put up a good fight, but it's time to retire this one.

Verdict?  very well made, but the lemon half is way too tart
Buy Again?  NOPE


Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/2 cup (95g) Servings Per Container  4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140	from Fat 10
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g	2%
- Sat Fat 0.5g	3%
- Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol <5mg	0%
Sodium 20mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	10%
- Dietary Fiber  0g	0%
- Sugars 21g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 0%	Vitamin C 25%
Calcium 4%	Iron 2%

Note: Looks like this came out at the end of 2010, but it also looks like it replaced my beloved Raspberry flavor! Oh Nooooooo!

Breyers Chocolate Ice Cream America's Favorite Chocolate Ice Cream (so they say)

Hey, did you vote for America's favorite chocolate ice cream? I know I didn't. In fact, I can't find proof of anyone who did, though I only looked for a few minutes. You know, I get frustrated when companies market stuff like that yet don't back up their claims with hard facts anywhere on the container (or website). "We asked seven random Americans if they preferred fresh Breyers Chocolate ice cream or a melted container of cheap store brand chocolate ice cream, and they went with the Breyers". Win one for Breyers!

Ahhhh, my old friend, Breyers Chocolate Ice Cream. I must have polished off hundreds and hundreds of these back when they were a full half gallon. Hey, speaking of that, how come it doesn't say all natural anymore? I know that label was there during this 2008 review (and on my 2009 samples). Instead it just says "QUALITY since 1866". The ingredient list is still fairly short. Their is Alkali in the cocoa processing which B&J's took flak for, and then there's "natural" tara gum which A Daily Scoop was not too found of. Tara gum is suppose to make it creamier, but I always liked Breyers the way it was in the first place --- maybe the tara gum allows for more milk and less cream and therefore makes it more cost effective to produce? Whatever it is, I miss the all natural labeling and the trust that went along with it.

Enough complaining, let's open this classic flavor up. SNIFF SNIFF SNIFF. Is there any chocolate as aromatic as Breyers Chocolate Ice Cream? I can't think of any other flavor or brand that is as fragrant as this one. It's unmistakably cocoa and it takes me back to being a kid again which isn't easy since that was like 150 years ago or something. I know exactly how it's going to taste just from that smell, and it never disappoints.

Do I still love Breyers chocolate? Yup. It's been a really long time but it's still close enough to the original to still make it a main stream favorite. It really reminds me why I also spent so many years addicted to Breyers Rocky Road. It's a good solid flavor with a nice clean texture. Sure, there are brands that are creamier, and there are specialty flavors that are more chocolaty, but when you want something pure and simple, it's hard to go wrong here. It's even easy to eat. A moment or two in the bowl is all you need for some gentle melting and softness (and which point the inhalation begins). I had totally forgotten how much I loved this stuff.

Oh, one more question, is it wrong to have a chocolate shake at 9AM? No, that's good, what about quarter to nine? Just asking because I've been home for a few days and I can't shake this early more ice cream craving.

Verdict?  I still loved every bite
Buy Again?  Yup


Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/2 cup (66g) Servings Per Container  12
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140	from Fat 60
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g	11%
- Sat Fat 4.5g	23%
- Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg	7%
Sodium 45mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
- Dietary Fiber  1g	4%
- Sugars 16g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 4%	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 6%	Iron 4%

Weekend at Crashy's

Sorry for the lack of updates. Between the day job, chores, kids germs, and most annoyingly my computer crashing every few minutes, I haven't been doing much posting. The good news is I'm back, the PC is running smooth, and I promise 3 reviews before the weekend is done. Stay Tuned!

Klondike Caramel Pretzel A Treat Review

Oh, I had every intention of starting 2012 out healthy, I even have a freezer full of low octane treats, but then we had the back to back DQ reviews and some new stuff from B&J, and well, here we are now, finally digging into Klondike Caramel Pretzel... ummm, Klondikes. I would have reviewed these sooner but you just don't find them at very many places. I've seen these at one Walmart and... one Shaw's maybe. Not many places order them, but let's see if I can convince you to go find them.

So this one is made of Klondike's typical light ice cream (caramel flavor) 

with a caramel swirl and coated with chocolate and pretzel bits.

In case you have had these before, the packaging says

 Now with More Caramel 

Looks pretty standard  for a Klondike. 

I could totally pass this off as the Heath or Rocky Road Klondike bar.

I'm really glad this picture came out because you can get a great view of how spread out the caramel is. Sure, that means you won't get a bite that super caramel-y (which I do enjoy from time to time), but it does mean that the flavor, though subtle, is in every bite. I'm so glad this wasn't just some lazy caramel injection in the middle of the treat.

After the disappointing Rocky Road Klondikes, I was pretty sure Caramel Pretzel was just another gimmick, but thankfully, it is not. You've got a typical Klondike shape and eating experience, but the flavor is unlike any other Klondike. There's always that something something different about Klondike but it's not here. That familiar chocolate flavor is gone (or well buried). This treat is all about pretzels backed up with a delicate caramel push.

The most surprisingly thing for me is that I totally wanted another one when I was done. I adore pretzels, and this treat does a nice job of bringing them to the treat without over doing it. There's just the right amount of pretzel crunch and flavor to go around. You know it's there, but you aren't slogging through it. There's a special place in my belly for consistent flavors, and they've worked it out here. Nice Job Klondike.

Verdict?  Surprisingly Different
Buy Again?  Yeah, I'd get these again


Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 bar (85g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270	from Fat 140
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g	23%
- Sat Fat 13g	65%
- Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 140mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	11%
- Dietary Fiber  <1g	3%
- Sugars 22g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 4%	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 8%	Iron 0%

Have you had Dean's Ice Cream?

Sorry for the lack of posts, but the goods news is that there are several in the pipeline (the most complete one is about half done). So while I get back on track, I have a question for you all.

How bad is Dean's ice cream? 

Crazy Food Dude has two reviews up, one for Dean's Country Churn Denali Moose Tracks and another for Dean's Denali Caramel Caribou, and both make me think that Dean's is a unimpressive low budget ice cream. I know entry level brands can't be perfect, but those pictures have me very unimpressed. Maybe I'm just offended they would taunt the toffee name without actually including much toffee flavor.

If you have an opinion on Dean's, whether good or bad, let us know! I'm curious if all their flavors are like this, or if these are just some bad examples.

(for fellow New Englanders, you know Dean's as Garelick Farms and their TruMoo chocolate milk)

Ben & Jerry's Rocky Road-ish A Limited Edition Ice Cream Review

Usually I regret trying to buy ice cream from Stop & Shop because of their lackluster selection, but boy oh boy am I glad I stopped there today. The dead of winter is a lousy time to try and find new products, but what do I see before me but Ben & Jerry's first limited edition flavor of 2012!

I don't want to keep you in suspense too long, so here it is. Rocky Road-ish. Oh -ish, how I have abused your vague ways over the years. That and the word thingy, as in "plug the thingy into that rectangle-ish looking hole". Man I love being vague... vague and sarcastic.. ahhh, wait, sorry, ice cream.

So there I was, ready to grab a pint of Talenti when I saw this bad boy on the bottom shelf. Don't ask me what made me check, but I instantly noticed this pint out of place. I thought it was S'mores at first. I read the description. Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream with a Toasted Marshmallow Swirl & Fudge Covered Almonds. Toasted Marshmallow ice cream? Are you serious? You expect me NOT to buy this? It could have cost $10 and I would have bought it, I don't care, I want it! I want it now!!

I race to the car and pop open the lid. That crater is where an almond use to be (it stuck to the lid and begged me to put him out of his misery). The swirl definitely looks kinda... ummm, funky, shall we say. It's slightly darker and has gritty (yet mushy) look to it.

I can't wait any longer! I dive in! Oh the scoopage!

and.... wow, that is weird, it's like Rocky Road without the chocolate. Envision a super well made, squishy, creamy, rocky road, but then somehow extract the chocolate flavor because there is none. Like none-none. Fudge on the almonds you say? Yeah, that's like putting new rims on your 24 year old rust bucket, it doesn't matter. - disclaimer, my car is working it's way up to rust bucket... just teasing car, don't break down on me.

I'd call this one weird but that doesn't seem fair, it's too good for that. Immensely different is another choice, but that term still isn't quite right because it's different, yet it really does feel so familiar. Heck, call it bizarro rocky road because it is rocky road, but it isn't. I don't know what they were thinking when they made this, but massive kudos for going far outside the box on this one.

Here's one more shot of the very plentiful almonds inside. However, if you really just want to get to the ooey gooey squishy base ice cream, it probably wouldn't be that hard to scoop around them.

So, what's my conclusion? Do I sound pretty confused? Well, maybe I am. Overall, I like this ice cream, but at the same time, it's confusing my brain as it searches for a chocolate vibe that isn't there. Unless you don't like almonds, you've got to try at least one pint of this stuff just for the funk factor. A sugary funk factor that is.

Maybe I should mention that this a sweet flavor, but not crazy sweet. It's got marshmallow flavor, but the flavor itself is mild. It's kind of soft and squishy like real marshmallow, but the flavor still isn't the same. I guess I am still on my quest to find a marshmallow flavored ice cream that tastes exactly like marshmallow (I will find you... someday!)

Verdict?  totally different yet very familiar
Buy Again?  debating it

On Second Scoop:  Well well well. I went at this flavor a bit differently today. I attacked a big puddle of swirl (shown above), then ate every almond I could see, and then went back for some more base & swirl. Now I am left with a chilly cold marshmallow aftertaste and possibly a mild sugar overload. The swirl is very gooey, and when eaten by itself and in excess, there is no mistaking that it's (mildly toasted) marshmallow. I know I didn't make it very clear yesterday, but I would love to see this swirl in an actual B&J Rocky Road flavor or even in their S'mores flavor. The base is somewhat mild compared to the swirl, but still fun and worthy to be used somewhere else...  Like say with a peanut butter swirl with graham cracker crust chunks, mmmmm, just like peanut butter and fluff on crackers. I can dream, can't I? Oh, and one more thing. While part of me thinks the almonds get in the way, the other part of me realizes that a straight marshmallow on marshmallow flavor might get old quickly without something to break it up.


Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/2 cup (101g) Servings Per Container  4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250	from Fat 110
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g	18%
- Sat Fat 7g	35%
- Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 55mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	11%
- Dietary Fiber  <1g	2%
- Sugars 24g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A 8%	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 10%	Iron 0%