Average Jane’s Summer Weakness

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I’m not exactly a model of self-restraint when it comes to desserts and sweets anyway, but the instant the weather turns hot I start craving ice cream constantly. I’m not all that discriminating about it either, as evidenced by my purchase of a McDonald’s "cone" yesterday. (McD’s chooses not to discuss the nature of the cone’s contents, which should strike all of us as suspicious.)

I’ve become a connoisseur of various ice cream and frozen custard store chains’ offerings. My favorites:

Baskin-Robbins – When I was growing up, we often had Baskin-Robbins ice cream cakes for our birthdays. My favorite flavor, then and now, was Mint Chocolate Chip. Everyone in my family thought it tasted like toothpaste, but I still got my Mint Chocolate Chip cake almost every year. Other good Baskin-Robbins flavors: Chocolate Almond and Butter Pecan.
Dairy Queen – It’s not fancy, but there’s something about a chocolate-dipped cone from Dairy Queen that really hits the spot on a hot day. The little fragments of chocolate that fall off while you’re eating it often hit spots on your clothes, too.
Sonic – I live for the 99-cent Junior Banana Split, although I usually limit myself to one per summer.
Sheridan’s Frozen Custard – I have a love/hate relationship with them because their portion sizes are obscene, but I still enjoy their Strawberry Shortcake, even though I usually end up eating about 1/3 of it and throwing the rest away.

There are some local shops that serve ice cream and custard treats I particularly enjoy, including:

An ice cream flavor called Cinnameg: vanilla ice cream with cinnamon, nutmeg and clove
My favorite custard concrete flavor, Lemon Pie, with light vanilla custard, lemon pie filling and graham cracker crumbs
Any good chocolate malt (not milkshake)

Finally, a cool party treat that combines ice cream and alcohol – what could be better?

Carton of orange sherbet/vanilla ice cream blend
Orange flavored vodka
Mix in blender and serve

What are your favorite ice cream flavors and other frozen treats?

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12 responses to “Average Jane’s Summer Weakness”

June 22, 2005

cj

I’m not sure if they have the Braum’s chain out that way but if you love mint I’d suggest their peppermint stick ice cream. I like it better than chocolate.

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June 22, 2005

Pharmgirl

Speaking of obscene, Cold Stone Creamery’s specialty items are obscene. It’s not so much the size…it’s just that it has the consistency of flavored butter. I can only eat 1/2 of the kid-sized portions. Ack!
Don’t forget the good ‘ol Frosty from Wendy’s. Not too high in fat either!

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June 22, 2005

Fi

That Lemon Pie flavour sounds divine!
Here in NZ we have a flavour called “Hokey Pokey” – basically vanilla with big crunchy chunks of honey flavoured toffee. It’s murder on the teeth!
Boysenberry Ripple is another favourite, as well as a Swiss icecream called Movenpick – their chocolate icecream is heaven.

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June 22, 2005

cagey

cj,
I LOVE Braum’s – we do not them here in KC, but whenever I make it to Wichita, I make it a point to pass through a Braum’s.
Jane,
I love Sheriden’s, too but agree that their portions are just silly. I usually get the vanilla malt. I just love a good MALT. It pisses me off when places claim they serve malts and then throw a freakin’ MILKSHAKE at you. That makes me cry “Foul!”

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June 22, 2005

mojokittycat

I must defend the McDonald’s “Cone”. Yes, it has an awful name, but they give full disclosure here http://app.mcdonalds.com/bagamcmeal?process=item&itemID=336
and as far as frozen treats go, it’s pretty reasonable in the calories/fat department. It is a personal summer ice-cream staple to minimize calories while satisfying The Craving (which I also share).

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June 23, 2005

Keith

Since becomeing diabetic, I really miss ice cream. Over here, there is such a thing as low fat ice cream, but not low or sugar free. Mind you, my experiences of sugar free chocolate has pretty much put me off.
I don’t have a favourite brand, but I do love chocolate ice cream. (I miss tomato soup too)

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June 23, 2005

Goofy Girl

Sheridan’s Razzle Dazzle Sundae is best (raspberry, hot fudge and custard), but it is obscenely large (meant for sharing?). I decided to try a raspberry, hot fudge concrete and found out that it hits the same taste buds for 1/3 of the size. YUM!

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June 23, 2005

anne

The new Sara Lee Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream by Bryers is perhaps the best “bought” ice cream I’ve ever had!

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June 23, 2005

Sarah

Chocolate/peanut butter swirl. Bryers is doing low-carb now and it’s sooooo good. Too good, actually.

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June 27, 2005

Tom Guarriello

I know I’m late, and that this is going to sound pathetic, but let me just say two words: “Edy’s Vanilla!”
Remember, you heard it here.

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December 31, 2005

Kristi

Does anyone know how many calories/fat are in a small cup of Sheridan’s Frozen Custard (chocolate)?

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July 20, 2007

rob

Here is a poll: What is your favorite Baskin Robins Ice Cream? Peanut Butter and Chocolate for me. After working there when I was a kid I soon realized that they clearly make the best ice cream there is. For those of you that disagree you must remember quality of the product ends when it is in your hands. If you bought it in a grocery store it’s automatically crap even if it says Baskin Robins on it. Here is the link to the poll I mentioned: http://www.apopularitycontest.com/display_poll.php?ID=14

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