** Ice Cream Eating Now Official Thread **

[Misctake7]

FINALLY found Imagine Whirled Peace. Seriously been looking for this flavor since summer but nowhere I search carried it. Discovered it Wednesday and will be trying it tomorrow. Talk about being excited.

[BennettC]

Sup guys, first post over here. Fit a pint of Ben&Jerrys Peanut Butter Cup into my calories today. I'm sure you've all had it, but damn that's got to be one of the best pints I've ever had in my life. The store had them buy one get one free so I also picked up strawberry cheesecake which I'll be trying tomorrow.

[ugasar]

Oh my lawwdd!!!!! Was going to type up a review but words won’t even do this justice… Pictures will have to do for now! Toffee is one of my favorite mix-ins (loved everything but the… & both the Heath Bar Crunch flavors because of them) therefore I was in heaven as toffee pieces (more like actual bars) were everywhere in this pint! I’m a huge fan of the coffee flavors as well.. The whiskey caramel was different & caught me off guard, but overall, I think the flavors went well together.. Coffee Caramel Buzz is a MUST try if you have never scooped it before!

[ErickStevens]

I'm smashing the HD Cherry Amaretto Gelato tonight. The wife picked up some Caramel Coast from Publix so that's going down tomorrow.

[Robboe]

I just emailed HD to ask.

They replied, but they're dancing around the subject of the other LE flavors due to drop.

How would you compare this to Talenti SSC?

As Mitch said above, the base is easily comparable to talenti's. I'd need to have each in front of me and sample each to determine which is superior, if either. I still think that most of you guys would tip your hat towards talenti purely because of the choc caramel cups.

Haagen Dazs Dark Chocolate Chip Gelato A Kicks the shiit out of Talenti's version IMO.

Not a shocker, I am not fan of either tanelti chocolate. I have the HD in my freezer to try at some point. Maybe this weekend.

Tomorrow I'm going to Jeni's in Columbus, OH. Thinking of trying a ton of flavors and maybe getting a scoop and an ice cream sandwich. Any suggestions? Thanks

I hear they are generous in letting you try as many as you like (but obviously don't take the piss, they have a business to run), but I would recommend her Dark chocolate (cannot stress this, it is the best chocolate in the business), brown butter almond brittle, black coffee if you are a coffee drinker, pistachio and honey may be my favorite of hers, salty caramel is her best seller, but I prefer others, and goat cheese and red cherries if you want to try something out of the ordinary.

I'm smashing the HD Cherry Amaretto Gelato tonight. The wife picked up some Caramel Coast from Publix so that's going down tomorrow.

It is good (HD).

[Robboe]

Was expecting awesomeness, but this was just average. Not bad at all, just had higher expectations based on previous chocolate-involving Three Twins flavors.

[psychodiver9]

I'm smashing the HD Cherry Amaretto Gelato tonight. The wife picked up some Caramel Coast from Publix so that's going down tomorrow.

You will not be disappoint

[ErickStevens]

You will not be disappoint

You're right. A Like a more refined version of Cherry Garcia.

[IrishPilot]

dug into the HD SSC for real last night. as I initially thought its a solid A. Base is as good or better than Talenti's, and the caramel swirl is incredible. I think talenti might still take the cake just because I really enjoy the truffles, but this is not far behind.

Picked this up today...excite.

[psychodiver9]

You're right. A Like a more refined version of Cherry Garcia.

I meant the caramel coast. Sorry. Haven't had the other

[Vendetta52]

Sup guys, first post over here. Fit a pint of Ben&Jerrys Peanut Butter Cup into my calories today. I'm sure you've all had it, but damn that's got to be one of the best pints I've ever had in my life. The store had them buy one get one free so I also picked up strawberry cheesecake which I'll be trying tomorrow.

Yup, best flavor ever! It's so good it's ridiculous. BTW, You have to be a bulk because it's impressive to fit the whole pint in for one day.

On a side note, has anyone had Safeway's super premium peanut butter cup ice cream? I picked it up today and tried a bit and it tastes awesome, might be better than B&J PB cup. Only problem is it's so calorie dense, 400cals per 1/2 cup (118g).

[usawinston]

I hear they are generous in letting you try as many as you like (but obviously don't take the piss, they have a business to run), but I would recommend her Dark chocolate (cannot stress this, it is the best chocolate in the business), brown butter almond brittle, black coffee if you are a coffee drinker, pistachio and honey may be my favorite of hers, salty caramel is her best seller, but I prefer others, and goat cheese and red cherries if you want to try something out of the ordinary.

I cannot agree more with you. Shockingly good chocolate. I'll post a full run through of my experience tomorrow.

[chillaxbroseph]

Haven't been able to find HD's gelato anywhere in Boston. My jimmies are rustled.

[Misctake7]

dug into the HD SSC for real last night. as I initially thought its a solid A. Base is as good or better than Talenti's, and the caramel swirl is incredible. I think talenti might still take the cake just because I really enjoy the truffles, but this is not far behind.

Just tried two servings of this and wow was it good. You ain't kidding about how excellent that carmel swirl is. I agree that Talenti is still reigning champ if comparing the two. Agree on the A rating as well.

Oh my lawwdd!!!!! Was going to type up a review but words won’t even do this justice… Pictures will have to do for now! Toffee is one of my favorite mix-ins (loved everything but the… & both the Heath Bar Crunch flavors because of them) therefore I was in heaven as toffee pieces (more like actual bars) were everywhere in this pint! I’m a huge fan of the coffee flavors as well.. The whiskey caramel was different & caught me off guard, but overall, I think the flavors went well together.. Coffee Caramel Buzz is a MUST try if you have never scooped it before!

Out of all the B&J flavors I've tried, I'd rate this one as one of the worst. Either I got a bad pint or the toffee/coffee mis isn't for me. I was a fan of Heath Bar Crunch flavor but this one just wasn't one I liked and won't be buying again.

[ErickStevens]

I cannot agree more with you. Shockingly good chocolate. I'll post a full run through of my experience tomorrow.

I knew you'd come around.

[usawinston]

I’ve frequently criticized Jeni’s on this forum, mostly for being too expensive, but my recent experience at one of their scoop shops significantly changed my perspective on their products and offerings. The bottom line: if you enjoy Jeni, it’s absolutely worth it to pay for her products, but only in moderation.

The biggest advantages that Jeni offers over any other ice creamery is diversity and uniqueness. No two flavors are remotely similar (unlike B&J, Graeter), and almost all of their flavors a distinctly different from other premium competition. The only drawback with Jeni, is that there aren’t nearly as many mix-ins as the competition, and you will be hard pressed to find traditional ice cream fanatic mix-in favorites at her shop (think peanut butter cups, cake pieces, swirls, candy bars, oreos). That said, her ice cream is so good, you don’t even want those mix-ins.

My recent experience at their shop had me testing around 12-15 flavors, and actually enjoying every single one of them, including the sorbets. During this trip, I only tasted flavors that I’ve never tasted before, as there is no way I wouldn’t pay for something new. Basic overview of what I found to taste good:

Riesling Poached Pear Sorbet- So good my wife purchased a scoop. You clearly taste sweet wine (almost sparkling) contrasted against authentic soft pear. I will personally not buy. 8/10

Dark Chocolate- My current #1 chocolate ice cream. I love dark chocolate over milk, and Jeni somehow incorporated authentic dark chocolate into an ice cream. Rich, premium flavor, and absolutely a must try for dark chocolate lovers. 10/10

Pistachio and Honey- I almost purchased a scoop of this. It tastes as described. You even taste a tinge of salt in the base. Very good and the honey does not overpower, as I feared. 9/10

Pumpkin Curry ice cream sandwich- Yes, he let me try the sandwich. (A $6 dessert). Tastes like pumpkin and curry (minus a strong pumpkin spice flavor) in a sweet ice cream sandwich. Apparently, it’s very popular, but I declined purchasing it because I’ve had too much pumpkin lately. Will buy next year. 8/10

The milkiest chocolate in the world- It’s good. Just a different take on milk chocolate. Doesn’t stand out. 7.5/10.

Salty Caramel- Very similar in color and taste when compared to talenti. This batch, though, has a distinct “burnt” taste to it, in a very good way. It’s a solid choice if you’re riding the salted caramel bandwagon (I am currently in the lead car), but it’s no Talenti without truffles. 8/10

Yazoo Sue w/ Rosemary Bar Nuts- Salty, sweet, and delicious. Will buy in the future if it’s still available. Rosemary is not overpowering. 8/10

Rainbow Frozen Yoghurt- It’s good but not great. Tastes closer to sorbet (a good sorbet) than it does a creamy frozen yoghurt. Has a distinctive tart flavoring with no distinguishable fruit species. 7/10

Lime Cardamon Frozen Yoghurt with Lingonberries- Much creamier than rainbow, and the inclusion of berries makes a more contrasting flavor experience that’s more worthy of a purchase. Excellent choice for fruit lovers. 7.5/10

Coffee- The most coffee-tasting ice cream I’ve ever had. If you love coffee, this is a must purchase. It probably should be called espresso. I would buy it if I didn’t limit caffeine to the morning. 9/10

Maple Walnut- Currently my #2 Jeni’s flavor next to Buckeye. Purchased 2 scoops. Walnuts are salted, as is the base, which amplifies the satisfaction of each bite. The base is a rich creamy base, with few distinct spices of flavorings. Included is a thick maple swirl that doesn’t exactly taste like maple syrup. For some reason it tasted (and felt like) it was closer to maple syrup crossed with dates, as the consistency was thick, almost chunky, and not overtly maple tasting. 9.5/10

Oatmeal Cream Sandwich- The best ice cream sandwich I’ve ever had. I did purchase it. The cookies on this sandwich are soft, buttery, and are the perfect oatmeal cookie (sans raisins). The base is an ultra-creamy vanilla which rivals Hagen Dazs and any other premium brand. 10/10

[psychodiver9]

Graeters Cookie Dough last night. Hnnng A- soooo Many mix ins. The vanilla base was good but not the best I've ever had. Funny part is I am not a huge cookie dough eater and loved it and my wife who that is one of her favorite flavors wasn't that impressed.

[usawinston]

Maple Walnut


Brambleberry Crisp and Riesling Poached Pear Sorbet


Coffee (notice the coffee been bits)


Oatmeal cream

[Backus24]

Maple Walnut


Brambleberry Crisp and Riesling Poached Pear Sorbet
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Coffee (notice the coffee been bits)
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Oatmeal cream



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Glad you took the advice on the Oatmeal cookie ICS.


You lucked out at going to the Jeni's in Grandview, there is almost always a line

[psychodiver9]

Fuking found Cannoli today for the first time! Got the only two they had. Will smash tonight

[anuragp122195]

Thank you Chad for the Front Porch ice cream scoop. I used it to scoop ice cream yesterday .

[sofocused978]

Caught this on Shark Tank last night

http://www.ecreamery.com/createyourown.html#

They will make you custom batches of ice cream/gelato with your favorite mix ins and ship it to your house. Kinda pricey though but would be pretty sweet to try.

[ErickStevens]

Publix Caramel Coast Getaway A Better than SSC. I said it. Wanna' fight about it?

[usawinston]

Glad you took the advice on the Oatmeal cookie ICS.


You lucked out at going to the Jeni's in Grandview, there is almost always a line

We went at around 6pm, so that might explain the short line. Plus it was snowing. Thanks for the recommendation, it's an absolutely incredible dessert.

[psychodiver9]

Publix Caramel Coast Getaway A Better than SSC. I said it. Wanna' fight about it?

I pretty much said the same thing a week ago.

Cannoli was major disappoint. Way to sweet. Didn't finish the pint and bought two because i got excited about finding it

[alwaystranquil]

So I walked into the Kum N' Go next to my dorm and saw 2nd Street Creamery pints.

Had a bunch of them. Was curious to hear some thoughts on the brand before I go and buy any.

Suggestions/thoughts?

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

So I walked into the Kum N' Go next to my dorm and saw 2nd Street Creamery pints.

Had a bunch of them. Was curious to hear some thoughts on the brand before I go and buy any.

Suggestions/thoughts?

ive never personally ran into it, but the copper kettle caramel looks epic.

[chillaxbroseph]

So I walked into the Kum N' Go next to my dorm and saw 2nd Street Creamery pints.

Had a bunch of them. Was curious to hear some thoughts on the brand before I go and buy any.

Suggestions/thoughts?

Lol, picked up a pint of CKC an hour ago. Might review it for chad's blog.

Copper Kettle Caramel and Black Hills Strawberry Rhubarb are two of the best ice creams you will ever have. Tons of brownies is excellent, and truck stop fudge is slightly above average.

[zsfoster]

So I walked into the Kum N' Go next to my dorm and saw 2nd Street Creamery pints.

Had a bunch of them. Was curious to hear some thoughts on the brand before I go and buy any.

Suggestions/thoughts?

I've got Copper Kettle Caramel, Tons of Brownies, and Mint Victory in my dorm freezer, but haven't gotten to them yet. Copper Kettle Caramel was recommended to me as better than Talenti SSC. Worth a try, I'd say.

[zsfoster]

Lol, picked up a pint of CKC an hour ago. Might review it for chad's blog.

Copper Kettle Caramel and Black Hills Strawberry Rhubarb are two of the best ice creams you will ever have. Tons of brownies is excellent, and truck stop fudge is slightly above average.

I'd say that cinches it haha.