** ~ Ice Cream Eating Now Thread -- Round 3 ~ **

[hellstorm2004]

At least its start! Missed it.

[pkahnman]

Erick

I thought you said Cinnamon Buns is overrated

Now its #2

[nakkiz]

Erick

I thought you said Cinnamon Buns is overrated

Now its #2

He highly recommeded the cashew milk snickerdoodle, so I cant imagine he wouldnt enjoy cinnamon buns too.

[The Solution]

New Orleans Ice Cream Company Praline Crunch

http://theicecreaminformant.freeforu...praline-crunch



Overall this was different from what I expected reading just the label. Does it top the copious thick caramel swirl loaded in Haagen Dazs Pralines and cream? I would say HD gets a slight edge due the that swirl factor, but the pecans in this pint were superior in flavor with a sugary coating and caramel aftertaste. The base provides elements of nutmeg, cinnamon, and brown sugar on top of a strong caramel flavoring. I was skeptical since nuts are one of my least favorite mix-ins, but with how well the base and mix-ins complimented each other it shocked me. New Orleans takes a basic combination and enhances the flavoring by a large margin. While this may be something you may pass when seeing the amount of selections offered off the New Orleans line, I would highly suggest giving this a scoop.

Grade : B+

[pkahnman]

He highly recommeded the cashew milk snickerdoodle, so I cant imagine he wouldnt enjoy cinnamon buns too.

The list he made had it outside the top 10

[ErickStevens]

The list he made had it outside the top 10

1. My Top 10 that you're referring to was my All Time List, which includes Scoop Shop Flavors/Retired Flavors/Seasonals, etc.

2. After rescooping it a couple times, I changed my mind on it. For a long time I was easily swayed by anything with peanut butter. Now that I've had the chance to try a lot more stuff, my taste buds have matured. I'm not sure if it would make my All Time Top 5 but it's for sure in my Top 10.

[ErickStevens]

I mean if I included retired flavors, that last would look way different. Many of my all time favorite flavors aren't around anymore. Carrot Cake, Candy Bar Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Dublin Mudslide, Gingersnap, Snickerdoodle, Candy Bar Pie, Willie Nelson's Peach Cobbler, Peanut Brittle etc.

[The Solution]

I mean if I included retired flavors, that last would look way different. Many of my all time favorite flavors aren't around anymore. Carrot Cake, Candy Bar Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Dublin Mudslide, Gingersnap, Snickerdoodle, Candy Bar Pie, Willie Nelson's Peach Cobbler, Peanut Brittle etc.

Dublin Mudslide was absolutely epic.
Where does Coconut 7 Layer stand in your rankings?

[ErickStevens]

Dublin Mudslide was absolutely epic.
Where does Coconut 7 Layer stand in your rankings?

I'm not sure. I guess if we're talking currently available, it has to be Top 10 for sure.

[nakkiz]

I mean if I included retired flavors, that last would look way different. Many of my all time favorite flavors aren't around anymore. Carrot Cake, Candy Bar Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Dublin Mudslide, Gingersnap, Snickerdoodle, Candy Bar Pie, Willie Nelson's Peach Cobbler, Peanut Brittle etc.

such an underrated flavor. there is virtually nothing like it easily available.

[psychodiver9]

I am sad that I can't find cinnamon buns anymore. Top 2 Ben and jerrys

Working on Steve's Chocolate Salty Caramel. Awesome caramel swirl. Base is terrible. Not creamy at all. Not a good intor to mom dairy. Meh

[nakkiz]

I am sad that I can't find cinnamon buns anymore. Top 2 Ben and jerrys

Working on Steve's Chocolate Salty Caramel. Awesome caramel swirl. Base is terrible. Not creamy at all. Not a good intor to mom dairy. Meh

first ingredient water. ugh. and salty caramel with 10mg sodium?

[jaredmus]

I mean if I included retired flavors, that last would look way different. Many of my all time favorite flavors aren't around anymore. Carrot Cake, Candy Bar Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Dublin Mudslide, Gingersnap, Snickerdoodle, Candy Bar Pie, Willie Nelson's Peach Cobbler, Peanut Brittle etc.

I liked peanut brittle wish this didn't go away

[psychodiver9]

first ingredient water. ugh. and salty caramel with 10mg sodium?

Didn't pay attention to that. Caramel was decent. Base was terrible. Didn't finish it

[The Solution]

Spotted @ Safewafe off www.theimpulsivebuy.com

[ErickStevens]

Spotted @ Safewafe off www.theimpulsivebuy.com

This has been out for awhile. My friend said it was okay, not as good as TJ's though.

[jcrue11]

I would like to see B&J's do a better take on S'mores, to me S'mores should have a graham cracker base rather than chocolate. Anybody know of a brand that has a good take on S'mores?

[The Solution]

I would like to see B&J's do a better take on S'mores, to me S'mores should have a graham cracker base rather than chocolate. Anybody know of a brand that has a good take on S'mores?

Gelato Fiasco has a Graham Cracker base that is what you want.
Wegmans S'mores IMO is the best s'mores ice cream pint you can buy.
have not tried 7/11 or Giffords so i can not comment.

This has been out for awhile. My friend said it was okay, not as good as TJ's though.

I thought Speculoos Cookie Core was better than TJ's Speculoos. but the GOAT right now is Steve's for Speculoos

[nakkiz]

I would like to see B&J's do a better take on S'mores, to me S'mores should have a graham cracker base rather than chocolate. Anybody know of a brand that has a good take on S'mores?

As bob said Gelato Fiasco has a cinnamon graham cracker base. 7-11 has one too that is a regular graham cracker base. They're both good but if you dont enojy cinnamon go for the 7-11. Giffords makes a good smores ice cream, too.

I dont have access to wegmans so cant say anything about them.

[mussina123]

Gelato Fiasco has a Graham Cracker base that is what you want.
Wegmans S'mores IMO is the best s'mores ice cream pint you can buy.
have not tried 7/11 or Giffords so i can not comment.

can confirm wegmans is legittttt... going to have 7/11's take on it today tho so ill give my opinion soon

[lazymuchacho]

I would like to see B&J's do a better take on S'mores, to me S'mores should have a graham cracker base rather than chocolate. Anybody know of a brand that has a good take on S'mores?

Had all 4 of the ones Bob mentioned. Wegmans and 7/11 will treat you well; in that order.

GF has an overwhelming cinnamon taste that I did not enjoy and makes it difficult to call it S'mores; while, Gifford's has a base that nails the graham cracker element but tastes cheap overall.

[KidSchutty]

I would like to see B&J's do a better take on S'mores, to me S'mores should have a graham cracker base rather than chocolate. Anybody know of a brand that has a good take on S'mores?

I haven't had GF S'mores, but Wegmans S'mores is incredible. 7-11 S'mores was decent as well.

But I couldn't agree more. B&J needs to step it up in the S'mores department.

[nakkiz]

I haven't had GF S'mores, but Wegmans S'mores is incredible. 7-11 S'mores was decent as well.

But I couldn't agree more. B&J needs to step it up in the S'mores department.

Have been considering trying it but always decide against it. Almost certain i will be let down. I imagine it being B&Js usual chocolate base completely overpowering any graham and marshmellow flavor.

[SOH11]

I haven't had GF S'mores, but Wegmans S'mores is incredible. 7-11 S'mores was decent as well.

But I couldn't agree more. B&J needs to step it up in the S'mores department.

No Wegmans in OH :/ Nearest 7-11 is 28 miles away.

Edy's makes one but I can't find it anywhere either.

Apparently that Gelato Fiasco is sold in quite a few Kroger's nearby. Hopefully they got that S'mores flavor!

[nakkiz]

No Wegmans in OH :/ Nearest 7-11 is 28 miles away.

Edy's makes one but I can't find it anywhere either.

Apparently that Gelato Fiasco is sold in quite a few Kroger's nearby. Hopefully they got that S'mores flavor!

Gelato fiasco selection in kroger is limited to Maine wild blueberry crisp, SSC, DCSSC and espresso chip, at least in virginia.

I love GF smores, but im a big fan of cinnamon, and those marshmellows are great.

I wouldnt go out of my way for edys anything.

[SOH11]

Gelato fiasco selection in kroger is limited to Maine wild blueberry crisp, SSC, DCSSC and espresso chip, at least in virginia.

I love GF smores, but im a big fan of cinnamon, and those marshmellows are great.

I wouldnt go out of my way for edys anything.

Probably the same here then. I'll try The Fresh Market and Jungle Jim's first. Thanks for the heads up!

[ugasar]

Probably the same here then. I'll try The Fresh Market and Jungle Jim's first. Thanks for the heads up!

GF is worth a purchase, trust me! And nakkiz is right, your best shot is going to be Fresh Market.. There is 95% chance they will have it in stock!

[crpav]

Not sure where the brand is all sold but up here in ND some stores have Dean's Ice Cream.

http://www.deanscountryfresh.com/

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Dean-s-Cou...75-qt/27633651

We don't get a lot of the amazing brands and flavors I see so many others post and the Talenti and Ben and Jerrys selection is limited. Anyway, this one flavor caught my eye the other day since nothing else did. It was Blueberry Cream Pie. It's Cream cheese ice cream with a blueberry swirl and sugar pie pieces. I love it. The mix ins of the pie pieces is insane. In fact kind of too much at times as I have a hard time just getting ice cream to enjoy. The ice cream is a nice cream cheese flavor with just the right amount of blueberry swirl which is also a nice smooth flavor. My wife likes it as well.

[mussina123]

7/11 Toasted S'mores.... Most of you have praised this one pretty highly so I had to try this one first... and I was not let down my any means... this is easily one of my favs S'mores flavors (granted I haven't had toooo many).. The fudge swirl was probably my favorite aspect of the whole pint.. it was on the thick side, and prevalent throughout the whole pint.. on the other hand though was the marshmallow swirl.. I barely had any in my pint, but when it was present it was overpowered by everything else.. The chocolate chunks were small and crunchy (complete opposite of graeter's mixins, but was still very tasty!), they reminded me exactly like Wegmans S'mores.. Lastly, the graham cracker base was nothing to ride home about, but together with all aspects it was a pint that I will deff be scooping again..

Based on my tastes as of now:

S'mores:
1. 7/11 (If you're looking for more chocolate)& Wegmans (if you're looking for a strong marshmallow flavor)
2. GF S'mores
3. BJ S'mores (nothing special here)

[pkahnman]

Oh yes