Several months ago, they embarked on a journey to try every single flavor of Haagan-Dazs ice cream. Ambitious goal and I applaude the effort. However, on a recent trip to Kohlers to try out the latest recommendation, I was forced to reevaluate my decision. I had $5 cash in my pocket. I could either buy one small pint of Haagan-Dazs Brazilian Acai Berry Sorbet or two half gallons of Western Family. Having recently enrolled in microeconomics, I weighed the marginal costs and marginal benefits. Western Family won.
As I drove home, I was thinking about Jared's blog. Although highly entertaining and informative, it is not really applicable to the median person/family. Most families would choose two half gallons of ice cream over one pint of similar product. So for the rest of us, I have taken it upon myself to review all the Western Family ice cream flavors.
Circuit 1 - Mud Pie and Mint Chocolate Chip
Mint Chocolate Chip has historically been my second most favorite flavor. The base flavor is the perfect mix of mint extract and vanilla flavoring. The chocolate chips are literally chips of chocolate - not miniture Hershey's kisses like some some other brands. The texture was just as ice cream should be - cold and smooth, leaving a delicious film on the top of your mouth that a nice glass of milk just enhances.
Mud Pie was a surprising treat. Having based the decision to choose this ice cream on the name alone, I had no preconcieved notions as I dished two large scoops into my bowl. The first spoonful was admitedly surprising. Mud Pie is chocolate mocha flavored. I have never been a fan of coffee. I think it tastes and smells like dirt. But I was surprised to find that I loved it. The mocha flavoring paired with the chocolate was divine. The texture was, to my enjoyment, the exact same as the Mint Chocolate Chip, but without the chips of chocolate.
The biggest thrill of the evening came as the ice cream started to melt. The mint and the mocha chocolate flavors started to blend, creating a delicious mint chocolate cappachino. I quickly swirled the remainder of the ice cream together.
Ratings (please note the larger sample creating a smaller margin of error):
Ashley: Mint Choc Chip - 4 Mud Pie - 4 Combination - 4.5 (I am saving the 5 for Vanilla)
Katie: Mint Choc Chip - 4 Mud Pie - 2
Mindy: Mint Choc Chip - 3 Mud Pie - 5 (she actually finished the container I think)
Albree: Mint Choc Chip - 5 Mud Pie - 2
Thank you Jared for being an elitist and inspiring me to broaden my horizons!
3 comments:
I, unlike you, would have gone for the smaller yet more expensive thing of ice cream. There is a definite difference in texture/flavor/quality. Plus, that way I'm not eating a whole half gallon of it myself! (have I done that before? ummmm...probably!) My greatest find: Ben and Jerry's half-baked frozen yogurt-- brownies, cookie dough and less guilt. Doesn't get much better!
Wow, I was unaware that Ben & Jerry's half-baked came in frozen yogurt! That is the best news EVER!! I know what I will be eating when I get lonely. On the other hand, for the sake of the economy and not my waist size, Mint Chocolate Chip Western Family style was not too shabby. However, I have become accustomed to the creamery's M.C.C. Winner. Freshman 15 anyone?!
I feel like once upon a time you need to make a new post. I am oblivious to your life...
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