** Ice Cream Eating Now Official Thread -- Round 2 **

[byukid]

Double Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip

Okay, I'm spoiling this and telling you the grade: A+. Fantastic ice cream. Amazing base. It's perfectly creamy and is tied for #1 PB ice cream with Jeni's buckeye state. Not that it tastes like it, the two couldn't be more different, but it is just that good. I am a huge fan of whatever the Hybrid French Pot process is and recommend that other ice cream companies step it up a bit. Ridiculous PB mixins that are reminiscent of HD PB Pie (not as big, but the quality of the PB is better) that pepper the entire pint. The chips are great, too- I think they're the same chips as in the salted caramel but don't suffer from the slight bitterness that those seem to have, possibly because of the difference in the textures of the bases. The SCC is more like a gelato, the DPBCC is more of a creamy base. Who knows? I don't, and I especially don't care because this ice cream is in my top 3, if not #1. I am really struggling to think of an ice cream I'd rather eat than this one and coming up blank.

Overall, my experience with McConnell's has been great. Fantastic customer service and a great response to a person who got a bad pint. I have to respect that in a company and the fact that their product is actually good makes this review so much easier to write. If you see McConnell's, give it a chance. They've definitely won me over as a customer.

[psychodiver9]

Hit up a local place calle kilwins and ha their salted caramel. Average. Swirl and truffles were good but not prevalent enough. Base was vanilla and would prefer caramel.

Went to target and a publix but no flavors we don't have at home. Saw both new targets but left them trying to find a flavor I can't ever find. No luck

[mcdond12]

McConnell's looks like the real deal! Holy cow is right! All those flavors look incredible and from what you've told us they are truly a company who likes to satisfy their customers! That Dark Chocolate Paso Brittle packs 11g protein per serving?! and 44g/pint smash. Can't complain about that!

[byukid]

McConnell's looks like the real deal! Holy cow is right! All those flavors look incredible and from what you've told us they are truly a company who likes to satisfy their customers! That Dark Chocolate Paso Brittle packs 11g protein per serving?! and 44g/pint smash. Can't complain about that!

Yeah and check the fiber.

[Chadillac2000]

Just scooped Private Selection Southern Red Velvet Cake, and all I can say is WOW! I wasn't expecting it to be that good. Just jumped into my top 10 overall. If you have access to it, I would highly recommend giving it a try.

My favorite RVC flavor.

[mcdond12]

Yeah and check the fiber.

Are you kidding me?! haha thats ridiculous! Didn't even notice that the first time. Quite impressive nonetheless!

[tf13]

Cinnamon Buns. A. The girl that looks good in anything. The Grand Canyon of B&J's. If I had one ice cream to eat for the rest of my life, it might just be Cinnamon Buns.

[kidkindacool]

Yeah and check the fiber.

That McConnells looks like some serious business byukid. Looks damn good.

[giggitygoo202]

This is what I've got in my freezer, eating the Graeters Mint Chocolate Chip right now. HNNNNNNGG!
Not sure what to get into tomorrow...

[kidkindacool]

you ever tried there Bday party flavor? its not in the duff line but its also pretty good.

Actually funny you mention that, your the second person who recommended that this week. A girl I was hanging with said she grabs a container with her friends like every other weekend they split it and it was that good. Only thing that strayed me was the lack of cake pieces, but I think 2 times noted is a sign so I'll scoop it.

Would rep for rec^ but on spread : /

[jaredmus]

I didn't realize how much of a sucker I am for mix-ins untill I had Everything But The... Holy cow, might have gotten into my B&J's top 5. Loved the PB cups, the white chocolate chunks; could have done without the almonds, but only because I'm not a huge fan of nuts in my ice cream. Only had 1 Heath Bar chunk, which is my favorite, but everything else was plentiful. Definitely will rescoop. A-.

agree had this last summer its memorable to say the least so much good stuff in here, I feel people rank it lower because there is just SO MUCH/ TOO MUCH? going on I really like it

[jaredmus]

This is what I've got in my freezer, eating the Graeters Mint Chocolate Chip right now. HNNNNNNGG!
Not sure what to get into tomorrow...

RANK

WAC PB CUP and PB which one you like most to least

[jaredmus]

Cinnamon Buns. A. The girl that looks good in anything. The Grand Canyon of B&J's. If I had one ice cream to eat for the rest of my life, it might just be Cinnamon Buns.

this is really good top 3 for me for B and J
but just not sure I can eat it every day,
I really like cocount 7 layer bar, then Prob Peanut butter cup then this, its weird can it be your favorite even if you could not picture eating it every day , but good way to describe it

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

Found the elusive limited "Take the Cake" Light ice cream from Edy's finally (in its last few days no less). Being that im a junkie for all cake ice creams I really wanted to give this one a shot. Its decent for what it is, pretty authentic cake base, plenty of confetti sprinkle pieces, and a considerable amount of frosting (albeit one of the worst frosting swirls Ive encountered). The classic frozen cool whip and lighter than air texture definitely left something to be desired, and it lacked richness due it being a light offering... It definitely doesn't "take the cake", but It was fun putting down 1.5 quarts of it. I wont be sad to see it leaving shelves (and hopefully being replaced with peppermint stick soon!). overall I give it a C-





Edit: Also, try to resize your pics for christs sake. brb scrolling to see full pic

[ugasar]

Found the elusive limited "Take the Cake" Light ice cream from Edy's finally (in its last few days no less). Being that im a junkie for all cake ice creams I really wanted to give this one a shot. Its decent for what it is, pretty authentic cake base, plenty of confetti sprinkle pieces, and a considerable amount of frosting (albeit one of the worst frosting swirls Ive encountered). The classic frozen cool whip and lighter than air texture definitely left something to be desired, and it lacked richness due it being a light offering... It definitely doesn't "take the cake", but It was fun putting down 1.5 quarts of it. I wont be sad to see it leaving shelves (and hopefully being replaced with peppermint stick soon!). overall I give it a C-

Have you had Birthday Cake by Blue Bell? Pretty sure I want to sample this next out of the Blue Bell lineup and was wondering how it stood in your rankings? I have seen some good $ shots of it from both Chad & Bam!

[pdizzlecity]

Went to a place called Uncle D's Ice Cream in Secaucus, NJ. Had Dusty Road (cookies & cream, but the base is cake batter instead of vanilla) and Reese's Pieces (pb ice cream with reese's pieces). Both were solid. Dusty Road looked exactly like a normal cookies and cream but was sweeter. I didn't think I would, but I prefer the cake batter base to the standard vanilla. The Reese's ice cream had a good pb base and the mix-ins were better than expected because they were not frozen hard. Wouldn't go out of my way to go here but would stop by if I'm in the area again.

[Credz]

Breyer's Blast Waffle Cone:




I actually liked this. The caramel swirl was real good.

[seamus33]

Yeah and check the fiber.

that fiber content makes no sense to me.

[AlwaysTryin]

that fiber content makes no sense to me.

Typo

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

Have you had Birthday Cake by Blue Bell? Pretty sure I want to sample this next out of the Blue Bell lineup and was wondering how it stood in your rankings? I have seen some good $ shots of it from both Chad & Bam!

Ughhh I wish. I have never seen any Bluebell offerings here in NY. A ton of their flavors people have posted in here seem great.

[usawinston]

Revisited Rockin Blondie last night. Did not enjoy it at all. Tastes like nothing.

Had some Graeter's PB pretzel instead; pretty decent flavor, thought the pretzels need to be larger and probably saltier. I give it an A-, as the PB base and pretzels were definitely rich, enjoyable, and well above average, though isn't exactly a Chubby Hubby or Buckeye Blitz.

[byukid]

Typo

Probably.

[emor09]

If I'm on a cut, what's the best ice cream brand to eat?

[Chadillac2000]

Revisited Rockin Blondie last night. Did not enjoy it at all. Tastes like nothing.

No love for the blonde brownies?

[Chadillac2000]

READER REVIEW: Mo's Review of Stone Ridge Creamery's Caramel Praline Sundae

http://www.theicecreaminformant.com/...-ridge_25.html

[MetilHed]

Breyer's Blast Waffle Cone:

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I actually liked this. The caramel swirl was real good.

I thought this was great. Once in awhile they come up with a great flavor. I think the rich and abundant caramel swirl makes up for the "frozen dairy desert" ness of it. Tastes better than Americone Dream.

[JeffyDOS]

Double Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
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Okay, I'm spoiling this and telling you the grade: A+. Fantastic ice cream. Amazing base. It's perfectly creamy and is tied for #1 PB ice cream with Jeni's buckeye state. Not that it tastes like it, the two couldn't be more different, but it is just that good. I am a huge fan of whatever the Hybrid French Pot process is and recommend that other ice cream companies step it up a bit. Ridiculous PB mixins that are reminiscent of HD PB Pie (not as big, but the quality of the PB is better) that pepper the entire pint. The chips are great, too- I think they're the same chips as in the salted caramel but don't suffer from the slight bitterness that those seem to have, possibly because of the difference in the textures of the bases. The SCC is more like a gelato, the DPBCC is more of a creamy base. Who knows? I don't, and I especially don't care because this ice cream is in my top 3, if not #1. I am really struggling to think of an ice cream I'd rather eat than this one and coming up blank.

Overall, my experience with McConnell's has been great. Fantastic customer service and a great response to a person who got a bad pint. I have to respect that in a company and the fact that their product is actually good makes this review so much easier to write. If you see McConnell's, give it a chance. They've definitely won me over as a customer.

Couldn't agree more. I haven't had Jeni's, but my #1 is WAC from B&J and before I said that I think WAC>this, but now I'd say they're tied.

[Credz]

I thought this was great. Once in awhile they come up with a great flavor. I think the rich and abundant caramel swirl makes up for the "frozen dairy desert" ness of it. Tastes better than Americone Dream.

Glad Im not the only one. I agree the caramel swirls really made it awesome. The waffle cone pieces were great too. I'd definitely get it again. Still a few other blast flavors I want to try yet though.

[jubjubrsx]

no one has anyone tried sheeps milk ice cream? I posted a picture back a page but I guess it was the end of the page so probably no one ever saw it, wandering on thoughts on it?

[TheGame76]

No love for the blonde brownies?

I tried it last night. Incredibly disappointed! I have about 1/3 left that I don't really even want to finish(but will). I think there was like 4 little bitty brownie pieces, I didn't find one in the first 1/4 of the pint.