Lindy's Swirled

[New for 2023] I don't know why, but the most commented post on this blog is the silly Lindy's vs Luigi's battle I did way back in 2010 (you can see it here)... wait, this product suddenly makes sense! Last year, Luigi's debuted 4oz gelato cups, and now here we are with Lindy's trying to branch out of the Italian ice game as well. Luigi's set the bar fairly low so let's try...

Lindy's Swirled - Strawberry

Strawberry Italian Ice with a Creamy Swirl

Lindy's Black Cherry Italian Ice

[New for 2015] I've always been a fan of Lindy's Homemade Italian Ice, but I've commented on the outdated packaging for many years..... until now. That's right, over the past several months, Lindy's finally has a more modern look. I didn't mention it sooner because I've been waiting for either the right mood to strike... or for a new flavor to appear.

Lindy's Black Cherry Italian Ice

Lindy's Raspberry Lemon Italian Ice Spectacular

So, who else out there is suffering in this awful humidity? To make it worse, I mowed today and I think my water level is a couple of quarts low right now. I keep drinking, but nothing is quenching my thirst... if only there was something super cold to make me feel better.

Ahhhhh Lindy's. This is Lindy's raspberry lemon Italian ice and I actually I tried last night. It's a pleasant, mild flavor. Not too sweet, not too tart.... not too raspberry, not to lemony. Now this sure is cold, but it will take way too long too eat.

Lindy's Watermelon Italian Ice Review

Ok, I promise either a Breyers or Blue Bunny review tomorrow, but considering I finished off Peanut Butter World for lunch, I've only got caloric room for some nice Italian ice.

So I picked up a pack of Lindy's watermelon Italian ice awhile ago. My daughter went through them pretty quick but I managed to hide one in the back of the freezer where I then forgot about it (I know, shocking). Hmmm, these reviews always go by so quick, maybe we can have a little fun with it.

Quick Review: Lindy's Strawberry Italian Ice

I've had several of these on the blog, so I'll keep this quick.

here it is on the outside

and here's the inside (looks like frozen bubblegum)

If you can get past the odd color, you will find that this particular Lindy's flavor, well, it doesn't actually taste like the others. Instead of a strong, candy like flavor, it has a very mellow, almost natural, strawberry flavor. I was totally shocked (and pleasantly surprised). I guess not all flavors are created equal.

Lindy's Orange Italian Ice Review

I'm just going to throw this out real quick since it's been a long few days and I'd really like to go watch some TV (we had to replace something expensive today, but at least it's tax-free weekend here in Mass)

Wait, I ordered orange flavor, not carrot flavor!

Don't go in expecting orange juice flavor. Like the other two Lindy's flavors I've tried, it's more of an artificial/candy style orange flavor. It's not bad, it just strikes me as a bit more kid oriented. I like it, and deep down, that's all that matters. Everything else I've already said during last week's friday night fight.

Friday Night Italian Ice Fight : Luigi vs Lindy

I've kinda had italian ice on the brain since visiting a local italian ice place. Now there are two major italian ice brands around here (well, 3 if you include my boring time with PhillySwirl). Let's get these guys in the ring.

The Contenders

Luigi     vs.     Lindy

Sorry, we don't have a picture of Luigi, so I had to improvise with the bob dob drawing. Luigi is packing "real Italian ice" while Lindy packs "homemade Italian ice". Luigi is a modest 6 fluid ounces and weighs in at 100 calories and 0 BMI. Lindy is the same 6 fluid ounces but has a slightly beefier 110 calories and 20% of your vitamin C to boot.

Right off the bat, you want to give Luigi the advantage. He's lighter on his feet and not weighed down by high fructose corn syrup or artificial flavors (or dextrose or soy lecithin or carrageenan). Ok, you get the idea.