Post by thesolution on Oct 17, 2015 17:47:42 GMT -5
Trader Joe's Pumpkin Ice Cream:
I am one of those people who looks forward to pumpkin season all year long. Pumpkin is one of my favorite food items, and when Trader Joe's stocked their ice cream this year I had to scoop it. Being from a city that does not carry a Trader Joe's I have not had the access to get this. Luckily being in Columbus I was grateful to hit a TJ's and stock up on Pumpkin goods. I have had quite a few Pumpkin Ice Cream in my times, now I want to see where Trader Joe's falls on my ranking list.
Upon popping the lid you are presented with a bright orange colored base. Literally the look reminded me of popping open a Libby's pumpkin jar from the grocery store. Right away your taste buds will be overwhelmed with a strong pumpkin base and a small pumpkin spice aftertaste. The easiest way to describe this ice cream is the filling of a pumpkin pie.
If you are a person who loves pumpkin, and will go head over heels for a basic pumpkin ice cream this will be a wise investment. For someone who needs a mix-in or compliment to a pumpkin ice cream I would pass. Many enjoy a graham cracker swirl, marshmallow ripple, or a heavy dose of pumpkin spice to put together the pieces to a perfect pumpkin ice cream. While this may not crack my top 5 overall pumpkin ice creams I have had in the past, there could be room for improvement. If Trader Joe's decided to throw in a swirl (why turkey hill got the edge), or other mix-ins this would get a higher grade. I ended up mixing a few Jo Jo's into the last few scoops to give it a nice upgrade.
Grade: C+
Found: Trader Joe's
Columbus, Ohio
My Updated Pumpkin Rankings:
1. Handels
2. Jeni's
3. Coldstone
4. Talenti
5. Perry's
6. Turkey Hill
7. Trader Joe's
8. Ben & Jerry's
9. Dairy Queen
10. Graeters
I am one of those people who looks forward to pumpkin season all year long. Pumpkin is one of my favorite food items, and when Trader Joe's stocked their ice cream this year I had to scoop it. Being from a city that does not carry a Trader Joe's I have not had the access to get this. Luckily being in Columbus I was grateful to hit a TJ's and stock up on Pumpkin goods. I have had quite a few Pumpkin Ice Cream in my times, now I want to see where Trader Joe's falls on my ranking list.
Upon popping the lid you are presented with a bright orange colored base. Literally the look reminded me of popping open a Libby's pumpkin jar from the grocery store. Right away your taste buds will be overwhelmed with a strong pumpkin base and a small pumpkin spice aftertaste. The easiest way to describe this ice cream is the filling of a pumpkin pie.
If you are a person who loves pumpkin, and will go head over heels for a basic pumpkin ice cream this will be a wise investment. For someone who needs a mix-in or compliment to a pumpkin ice cream I would pass. Many enjoy a graham cracker swirl, marshmallow ripple, or a heavy dose of pumpkin spice to put together the pieces to a perfect pumpkin ice cream. While this may not crack my top 5 overall pumpkin ice creams I have had in the past, there could be room for improvement. If Trader Joe's decided to throw in a swirl (why turkey hill got the edge), or other mix-ins this would get a higher grade. I ended up mixing a few Jo Jo's into the last few scoops to give it a nice upgrade.
Grade: C+
Found: Trader Joe's
Columbus, Ohio
My Updated Pumpkin Rankings:
1. Handels
2. Jeni's
3. Coldstone
4. Talenti
5. Perry's
6. Turkey Hill
7. Trader Joe's
8. Ben & Jerry's
9. Dairy Queen
10. Graeters