Greetings!
Now there are two ways for something to get on the blog. One, I go out and get it. Most products are purchased with my own money, though I do receive coupons from time to time. The other way is when I receive ice cream samples in the mail which always puts a smile on my face. Sometimes companies may not be local, or maybe the product hasn't even hit store shelves yet. Either way, a big stytrofoam box arrives filled with goodies and dry ice. (Products are allowed to rest in the chest freezer before consumption)
Getting your stuff on the blog
If you've got a new product that you want to share with over 14,000 people a month, send me an email at onsecondscoop at gmail dot com. I know that's not a million visits a month, but keep in mind that these are the most passionate ice cream fans, the kind that try a new product and then tell all their friends to try it. All the major ice cream companies have taken advantage of this fact at one point or another, and so I encourage you to do the same.
What you get in the review
Pictures, lots and lots of pictures. I'm no photo buff, but I do manage to take clear pictures in decent lighting. From there, I will build a review in two parts. It all begins with the "first scoop". This is when I first pick up a treat. I may comment on packaging, initial impressions, and then I will take my first sampling. My "secret" is to then wait a day or two and go back for the infamous "second scoop". I may have set my expectations too high or too low the first time, or maybe the mood wasn't quite right. Whatever it is, I will do a second analysis of the treat. Now I know most blogs will combine the entire experience into one review, but I try to elaborate on the whole experience so as to give a complete and less biased interpretation of the treat.
In conclusion
For full disclosure, I want to admit that I have no culinary credentials. In fact, my only food industry experience is flippin' burgers. I grew up when grocery stores carried vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and not much else. If you wanted something "crazy", you had to go to a convience store and pick up some cookies 'n cream. I've eaten alot of ice cream since then. I still remember broadening my horizons with Black Raspberry and Rocky Road from Friendlys. In college, it was all about Brigham's and Ben & Jerry's, and so on and so forth. I adore ice cream and I will do my best to review your product honestly. I understand that a low fat froyo can not be compared to a super premium ice cream. I get the whole price to taste ratio. It all comes into play here.
Interested?
So, if you are interested in a family friendly review of your latest treat, let me know at onsecondscoop at gmail dot com. I can't guarantee a positive review, but it will be honest and complete.
