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Post by crucifist on Sept 11, 2013 12:38:57 GMT -5
There's a local spot called Treat Dreams that specializes in unusual flavors in limited, small batches. Flavors are constantly rotating in and out, so you never know what will be available.
Having said that, "Sunday Morning Breakfast" is in the rotation right now (I think - the dates on the flavor list are wonky) and it's supposedly a maple ice cream with waffle pieces and crispy bacon. I could go for that if there's any left. Seems like it could be a decent substitute for the Steve's flavor.
Checked out a few of their past flavors and decided that I need to keep a closer eye on them in the future.
thesolution Avatar Sept 9, 2013 16:26:32 GMT -4 thesolution said: Ewe LNS, would never get again. Bleh Thats as bad as Cheesecake Brownie IMO
PB World was a disappointment for me as well, but after seeing a number of fantastic pint shots and Winston's 180 reversal on re-scoop, I've decided it deserves another shot. Two pints in the freezer right now, so that should make for a decent sampling unless I have the worst luck ever. Hoping I had a bum pint the first time, because my PB content was super weak.
I wish I could say that I had similar hopes for LNS, but I cannot bring myself to even pick up another pint. I haven't seen any pictures or reviews indicating to me that my lame pint was anything but standard for that flavor.
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Post by crucifist on Sept 9, 2013 12:20:45 GMT -5
Cannot find Sunday Morning from Steve's not as my poverty whole foods My Whole Foods has zero. We have a spot called Plum Market that stocks Steve's, but no Sunday Morning or Banana Pudding. Those are the ones I really want, too... Biggest premium ice cream disappointment for me is probably Ben and Jerry's Late Night Snack. Should have been an A+ and top five territory, but poor execution landed it a C/C- in my book. I didn't quite throw this one out, but I did give about 80% of it away after my first few spoonfuls.
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Post by crucifist on Aug 17, 2013 15:52:44 GMT -5
Don't nobody appreciate da puns...
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Post by crucifist on Aug 17, 2013 14:55:30 GMT -5
The only thing that I can really see being a problem is the strength of the peanut butter flavor. Non-filled pretzels are going to amount to less PB content per pint in general, but if the quality of the pretzels themselves improves and the swirl is as strong as ever, I could take that as a fair trade.
...See what I did there?
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Post by crucifist on Aug 16, 2013 13:34:45 GMT -5
Hi Crucifist Glad to hear you will be visiting Ireland in early January that will be real nice, What if you first e-mailed Kieran@murphysicecream.ie ahead of your visit to Ireland and tell him you would really like to try some of the Granny's Christmas pudding flavour & let him know when you plan to be in Ireland. maybe then you could arrange with him by e-mail that he would put by a small 250ml or a 500ml tub of it in his deep freeze for you & then all you would need to do is drop by one of their stores & pay for it & collect it? They have shops in Dingle & Killarney in Co.Kerry & in Dublin city centre. minicooper Not a bad idea, actually. I'll see if it would be possible to nab a pint of it from the Dublin shop.
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Post by crucifist on Aug 16, 2013 12:17:45 GMT -5
I'm not resistant to the idea at this point, but I did decide to finish of my current CH stash before buying more. Smart. You should save one for a head to head comparison. Just proves that Chubby Hubby is definitely a favorite among loyal fans of Ben & Jerry's. Absolutely the plan. It's the only way for me to really know. Otherwise my impressions of the new batch might be tainted by rose-colored memories of the original.
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Post by crucifist on Aug 16, 2013 11:17:34 GMT -5
I'm not resistant to the idea at this point, but I did decide to finish of my current CH stash before buying more.
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Post by crucifist on Aug 16, 2013 8:34:28 GMT -5
I still have yet to try the new one. Back when they started switching to fair trade I stocked up on the old version in the fear that the updated recipe would disappoint. I can't imagine it would be a complete fail either way, but I do fear that I won't like it as much.
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Post by crucifist on Aug 12, 2013 10:40:16 GMT -5
I'll be there in early January. If I'm super lucky, maybe there will be some leftovers.
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Post by crucifist on Aug 3, 2013 8:41:34 GMT -5
Following on the heels of my Murphy's Ice Cream review, I discovered that the fine people who run the company have made a number of ice cream recipes available to the general public, including many of their signature flavors. If anyone was hankering for one of the flavors I reviewed, or was even intrigued by the company itself, this is should be cheaper than a plane ticket. RecipesI believe they've shared every flavor I tried, plus a number that aren't even in the rotation at the moment. Gingerbread or Guinness ice cream, anyone?
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Post by crucifist on Aug 1, 2013 12:03:23 GMT -5
Murphy's Ice Cream.Straight from the heart of Dublin. This independent ice cream sensation was first brought to my attention by my sister, who was interning there at the time. After perusing the flavor selection and spotting "Brown Bread" ice cream, my feelings were mixed at best. However, a bit of Google searching informed me that USA Today has Murphy's ranked as one of the top ice cream spots in the world, and I couldn't pass that up. Brown Bread and Sea Salt Ice Cream from Murphy'sI went straight for two of the most unusual flavors on my first visit. I'd already made up my mind to try out the Brown Bread because it was so unique, but the Sea Salt flavor was a wild card. Note that the flavor is sea salt only, with no caramel, chocolate, or any of the other flavors that we often see alongside it. The fusion of the two was actually suggested by the girl behind the counter, so I took the plunge without hesitation. The base of the Brown Bread was hearty and mellow, with savory and bittersweet notes that delivered a very complex flavor. The caramelized bread crumbs, as evidenced by the photograph, were very small an unobtrusive, yet very plentiful throughout the ice cream. To me, it was very much the way the crumbs of an Oreo cookie are dispersed throughout a batch of Cookies and Cream. To my shock, the crumbs had a sweet crunch to them, adding a layer of contrast to the ice cream's texture. The Sea Salt paired marvelously with the brown bread, creating that salty/sweet combination that many ice cream fanatics know and love. There were no mix-ins or swirls in this ice cream, but the salted cream base managed to hold strong regardless. Honeycomb Caramel and Butterscoth from Murphy'sThe Honeycomb Caramel was another pleasant surprise. Although the flavor of the caramel itself was not as potent as many of the other caramel-based ice creams I've come across, I found that its restrained presence helped the subtle notes of honey to shine through where they might have otherwise been lost. The crunchy, sweet bits of honeycomb sprinkled throughout the ice cream were simply icing on the cake. The Butterscotch was a winner as well. Once again, Murphy's has opted to stray from the use of any swirl or mix-in, choosing instead to deliver a powerful base that stands on its own. It's sweet, creamy, and tastes like pure butterscotch baking chips melted down and mixed with cold milk. Bailey's and Buttermilk Ice Cream from Murphy'sThe Bailey's ice cream was fairly straightforward. Having sampled a number of desserts and confections bearing this flavor, I was fully prepared for what to expect as I took my first taste. This is one instance where I feel like Murphy's may have missed out on an opportunity to make this flavor truly shine by adding a second element such as a swirl or mix-in to help set this ice cream apart from similar products available across The Emerald Isle. The Buttermilk, for me, was a bit of a miss. The name speaks for itself, and although I enjoy buttermilk as an ingredient in products such as Ranch dressing, I found its tartness here to be off-putting. In fact, I would describe the taste as almost sour, despite the obvious presence of sugar. Moreover, my decision to pair it with the Bailey's was likely a bad choice, and only weakened its standing when compared to the other flavors I tried. If you had told me a month ago that I would be singing the praises of an ice cream manufacturer offering little in the form of mix-ins and swirls, I would have said you were crazy. I have always been a fiend for add-ins to my ice cream, whether they be crunchy, chewy, or gooey, but Murphy's has managed to change my perspective. Should you have the opportunity to travel to Ireland, or if you happen to live in the area of Dublin or Dingle, I'd highly recommend looking them up. -Sean
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