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

[lazymuchacho]

1. Pumpkin Spice Cookie Butter
2. Mini Pies
3. JoJos
4. Ice cream
5. Bread Pudding
6. Brittle

Yeh, the brittle was piss when I had it last year. Have plans to throw the Cookie Butter + Macarons in the cart this weekend, but seeing your rec. it looks like the Mini Pies will be joining them as well.

[nakkiz]

Worst case scenario you can bring your own bucket/giant bowl.

Im a big fan of nut brittle. Is the pumpkin brittle worth picking up despite the ranking?

[gbullock32]

What is that, a sundae for ants?!

Man, would rep if not on spread for the Zoolander reference.

[gbullock32]

I'd have issues eating out of a bowl that was essentially Mickey Mouse's crotch. The whole cream thing is a further turn off.

He filled his pants.... Just. For. You.

[ErickStevens]

Worst case scenario you can bring your own bucket/giant bowl.

Im a big fan of nut brittle. Is the pumpkin brittle worth picking up despite the ranking?

It's whatever. If you can find this stuff, pick it up:

[jubjubrsx]

He filled his pants.... Just. For. You.

mmmm filled and emptied his pants.....giggady

[gbullock32]

It's whatever. If you can find this stuff, pick it up:

For whatever reason The Dollar Tree carries this year round near me, with the exception of the Pumpkin; for $1 the stuff is pretty good.

[lazymuchacho]

Im a big fan of nut brittle. Is the pumpkin brittle worth picking up despite the ranking?

It's not like I threw it away, but if you are going to TJ's there are so many nut type products that are better. That's why it doesn't make sense to pick it up in my opinion.

Just in the section where they have bags of nut varieties: Coconut Cashews, Sesame Honey Cashews, Chili & Lime Mixed Nuts, Cinnamon Roasted Almonds, Pumpkin Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, etc.

All the above are superior (have bought all of them).

[ugasar]

Talenti Salted Peanut Caramel


I haven’t scooped Talenti in a while, and all of the previous new flavors for this year have been let downs to say the least. However, I was pretty excited for this one after reading pretty good reviews on it. The base is the same fairly light, quick to melt base as usual. The base is much sweeter than I would have liked, and hardly contains any saltiness to it at all. I more or less taste a plain creamy base with hardly any hints of salt and peanuts.




The salted caramel swirl was at the top of my pint only, with literally none the rest of the pint (what you see in the first picture is all I got). Compared to the base, it is saltier, but still very sweet due to the incorporation of molasses. Overall, it is a very rich caramel syrup.



What saved this pint from disaster were the dry-roasted peanuts. Most of them are halves, but I came across a few that were actually whole. Although much softer and soggier than expected, the peanuts still offered a subtle crunch. You could taste the dry-roasted flavor, and more importantly, were left with a great salty aftertaste. This finally gave me the sweet and salty combination I wanted so badly. Despite the good reviews, this pint just didn’t get it done for me. Although it is probably one of the better, new flavors Talenti released year, it certainly doesn’t warrant a rescoop in my opinion. C+

[psychodiver9]

On second thought, I think I'm going to call my Scoop Shop and ask them if they can make me a Vermonster. I mean, they have all the stuff. The only question is whether or not they have the bucket...



In order of best to worst (or not as good in this case)

1. Pumpkin Spice Cookie Butter
2. Mini Pies
3. JoJos
4. Ice cream
5. Bread Pudding
6. Brittle

Why you no get the dark chocolate pumpkin spiced caramels? Hnmng. The cookie butter is bomb. I got the brittle last year ans passed this year.

[ErickStevens]

Why you no get the dark chocolate pumpkin spiced caramels? Hnmng. The cookie butter is bomb. I got the brittle last year ans passed this year.

As much as I love pumpkin, I HATE when it's combined with chocolate.

[nakkiz]

Talenti Salted Peanut Caramel


I haven’t scooped Talenti in a while, and all of the previous new flavors for this year have been let downs to say the least. However, I was pretty excited for this one after reading pretty good reviews on it. The base is the same fairly light, quick to melt base as usual. The base is much sweeter than I would have liked, and hardly contains any saltiness to it at all. I more or less taste a plain creamy base with hardly any hints of salt and peanuts.

Agree! I thought the base was really unique the first couple of spoonfuls, but then the novelty wears and what you're left with is a slightly bland sweet flavor.

I enjoyed the first time I had it, but my rescoop wasnt that great.

Have you had hazelnut choc chip? You said all the new offerings you tried this year were letdowns. In my opinion HCC is an easy A if you like hazelnuts.

[The Solution]

As much as I love pumpkin, I HATE when it's combined with chocolate.

Get these. They are damn good

Ginger cookies are solid

[lazymuchacho]

Why you no get the dark chocolate pumpkin spiced caramels? Hnmng. The cookie butter is bomb. I got the brittle last year ans passed this year.

The ones with Sea Salt on top? I picked them up last year and they ended up in the trash mane.

[ErickStevens]

Has anybody used my referral cold on Goldbely? I could have sworn one or two people mentioned they had but their tech support says nobody has used it.

Get these. They are damn good

Ginger cookies are solid

I've had them. They're good.

[ugasar]

Agree! I thought the base was really unique the first couple of spoonfuls, but then the novelty wears and what you're left with is a slightly bland sweet flavor.

I enjoyed the first time I had it, but my rescoop wasnt that great.

Have you had hazelnut choc chip? You said all the new offerings you tried this year were letdowns. In my opinion HCC is an easy A if you like hazelnuts.

You hit the nail on the head.. For some reason, it did nothing for me! I have not actually scooped HCC.. I will have to pick that up soon! I would take CCCD & Oatmeal Raisin Cookie over this any day of the week!

Get these. They are damn good
Ginger cookies are solid

Had these last year.. Can confirm that are a solid pick-up!!

As much as I love pumpkin, I HATE when it's combined with chocolate.

The ones with Sea Salt on top? I picked them up last year and they ended up in the trash mane.

Couldn't agree more! I just got these this year and HATED them.. Way too salty & the chocolate/pumpkin combination just doesn't do it for me!

[ErickStevens]

I would take CCCD & Oatmeal Raisin Cookie over this any day of the week!

That is crazy talk.

[The Solution]

That is crazy talk.

CCCD could be one of Talenti's worst.

[nakkiz]

CCCD could be one of Talenti's worst.

I decided not to scoop it after seeing nothing but C- reviews.

Oatmeal raisin cookie was mediocre too. would not rescoop.

[gomil]

Cookies & Cream Flavor: Not bad when sandwiched between toaster treat/pop tart

[SOH11]

Just had my pint of Steves Whoopie Pie.

Disappointing to say the least. Only got specks of Whoopie pie, no chunks or anything.

Not what I was hoping for...

[nakkiz]

Just had my pint of Steves Whoopie Pie.

Disappointing to say the least. Only got specks of Whoopie pie, no chunks or anything.

Not what I was hoping for...

My pint was like that. They're not all bad though. Bob got a sick one. It looks like its 1/3rd whoopie pie.

I rescooped B&J CCCD for the first time in years. It was actually great. They have some of the best cookie dough out there. So moist compared to most other brands.

[psychodiver9]

You hit the nail on the head.. For some reason, it did nothing for me! I have not actually scooped HCC.. I will have to pick that up soon! I would take CCCD & Oatmeal Raisin Cookie over this any day of the week!



Had these last year.. Can confirm that are a solid pick-up!!





Couldn't agree more! I just got these this year and HATED them.. Way too salty & the chocolate/pumpkin combination just doesn't do it for me!

They are a bit too salty but hate is strong. They werent as good as expected

[lazymuchacho]

Just had my pint of Steves Whoopie Pie.

Disappointing to say the least. Only got specks of Whoopie pie, no chunks or anything.

Not what I was hoping for...

Welcome to the club mate. Steve's pints that don't jip you on the mix-ins are very...very...rare.

[SOH11]

My pint was like that. They're not all bad though. Bob got a sick one. It looks like its 1/3rd whoopie pie.

Welcome to the club mate. Steve's pints that don't jip you on the mix-ins are very...very...rare.

Yeah, I was really mad. I went in with the intent to have a few heaping spoonfuls, and then when I didn't get anything but specks of Whoopie pie I just kept digging and ended up destroying the whole pint in about five minutes. Don't get me wrong, the sweet cream vanilla base was incredibly smooth, but I was madder than hell I didn't get a good sized chunk of Whoopie pie in there.

I'll probably just stick with Graeters when I want mix ins, though apparently Coldstone packs a pint for you. Gonna have to try that soon.

[mussina123]

Just had my pint of Steves Whoopie Pie.

Disappointing to say the least. Only got specks of Whoopie pie, no chunks or anything.

Not what I was hoping for...

Welcome to the club mate. Steve's pints that don't jip you on the mix-ins are very...very...rare.

Yeah, I was really mad. I went in with the intent to have a few heaping spoonfuls, and then when I didn't get anything but specks of Whoopie pie I just kept digging and ended up destroying the whole pint in about five minutes. Don't get me wrong, the sweet cream vanilla base was incredibly smooth, but I was madder than hell I didn't get a good sized chunk of Whoopie pie in there.

right there with you guys....

[gbullock32]

After the Pistachio flavor being pretty solid I thought I would try another from Rosa Brother. The Nut 'N' Honey sounded good; it is a vanilla/honey base, honey globs, and peanut pieces. Solid and sweet base/honey globs that taste of real honey instead of the cheap imitation stuff, and a lot of peanut pieces (sadly no whole nuts). I liked it, but it is very sweet with little to balance that out, so some may burn out on that before finishing the pint. Great for that honey fix though, easy B+ and may scoop again if in the mood for some more honey.

[The Solution]

Just had my pint of Steves Whoopie Pie.

Disappointing to say the least. Only got specks of Whoopie pie, no chunks or anything.

Not what I was hoping for...

I must of got lucky and got nothing but a huge whoopie pie:

I'll probably just stick with Graeters when I want mix ins, though apparently Coldstone packs a pint for you. Gonna have to try that soon.

Graeter's CNC and Buckeye are a must to try out.

Coldstone does hand pack pints with whatever mix-ins you want

highly suggest the pumpkin.

[The Solution]

Pints you eat or pints with a cover like you'd get at the store? Didn't some company make a moonpie mix in a year ago?

They put covers on them @ Coldstone. I took mine home. You can eat a pint there if you wish.

[psychodiver9]

Oh sweet! I had no idea they do this. I avoid Coldstones because they don't understand the concept of a single scoop or no mix ins on their slab table. I've always loved their banana caramel. Vanilla beans + any sorbet is killer and the amaretto is off the charts, IMO. Unfortunately, they don't offer crushed Italian bitter almond cookies.

My wife gets just ice cream there all the time...