Kemp's Salted Caramel Cookie Crunch Yo2

[Debut 2016, switched to paper pints late 2018]
So Kemps has decided to launch a new frozen yogurt line at the end of 2016. This is not the most common thing to do, especially if you consider that Kemps already has two other froyo lines. Maybe they are trying to get a jump on 2017 or maybe they... I have no idea why really. Whatever it is, they've got this new "flavor squared" lineup called Yo² and it's coming to a Wegmans or other grocery store near you. It's got a fancy clear design to show off its plentiful swirl. There are six flavors in all, I picked up two of them, and we're going to start with...

Kemp's Salted Caramel Cookie Crunch Yo² Frozen Yogurt

Vanilla frozen yogurt with shortbread cookies,
chocolaty chunks and salty caramel swirl

Enlightened Ice Cream

Originally my plan was to go one by one through the six free sample pints that Enlightened kindly sent over for review. See, while my area does have Enlightened bars available, I have yet to see the pints that they released at some point. The pint containers were originally clear but in the last few weeks Enlightened has let the world know that they have new colorful pint designs to get your attention. Basically they look more like Halo Top and less like Talenti now.

Six of the seven available Enlightened Ice Cream pints available

(peanut butter chocolate chip not shown)

Why do I keep talking myself out of buying ice cream?

Hey everyone! First off I want to wish you all a pleasant long weekend. I am looking forward to a few days of sleeping in and watching the parade (san commercials) and digging in to lots of tasty food (in moderation ofcourse). Now speaking of food, I have to ask, why do I keep talking myself out of buying ice cream? How can this be?

Other companies have sports teams flavors, why shouldn't Gifford's?

Turkey Hill Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

[New for 2015] You've heard me confess my love for Turkey Hill all natural ice cream on multiple occasions right? It's my go-to 9pm snack nowadays. I just want something clean and simple to end my day. My only real problem with it is that there aren't a ton of flavors for me to choose from based on both availability and me not bringing home any of the 5 nut based flavors.

Turkey Hill Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

chocolate chips in mint ice cream

Trader Joe's Jingle Jangle Ice Cream

[New for Late 2016] I can't remember the last time I got a heads up on the internet and then found that new item the same day. Despite almost getting killed three times on the way to Trader Joe's, I made it there and found their newest ice cream. They've taken their delightful sounding holiday Jingle Jangle and thrown it into ice cream.

Trader Joe's Jingle Jangle Ice Cream

ice cream with jingle jangle candy mix

Toasted Marshmallow Milanos, Milk Chocolate Wavy Lays with Almond Bits and The Nosh Show Ep92

Good Morning Nosh Show Listeners! Episode 92 is ready for to be your foodie escape for an hour. I also have a few treats that I tried recently and I...   wait, does that say "with Almonds Bits"? Did Lays fire their proof reader? (We all know I don't have one hehehe)

Lays Wavy - Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bit

Ben & Jerry's Confetti Cake Ice Cream

[New for Late 2016] Walmart has one more new exclusive flavor this year and it might look oddly familiar because of one of the components. I was worried it would take forever to find this one because my Walmart has been awful for stocking new stuff this year.

Ben & Jerry's Confetti Cake Ice Cream

vanilla cake batter ice cream with sprinkles,
cake pieces & vanilla frosting swirls

Not Dead, Just Tired

Hey everyone, sorry for the lack of posts this week but there will be more up shortly ... in theory anyway. I'd love to find Ben & Jerry's Confetti Cake soon which seems to take the bits from their Cotton Candy flavor, so it should be fun right?

Like several other bloggers you might know, I should be receiving a shipment of Enlightened ice cream pints next week. They've recently rebranded and are excited to show off their new wares.

I don't know if any of you follow my news site that is listed on the right side of the blog, but there are a few product announcements posted this week for Graeters Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip ice cream, Kemps Yo2 Frozen Yogurt, and M&M's brand ice cream bars.

Hopefully many of you have a nice long weekend planned so please try to enjoy. I'm now off to dig into a pint of Graeter's Black Raspberry Chip ice cream while I watch Central Intelligence.

Good night!

Yuengling's Cookies & Cream Ice Cream

[New for 2016] I don't remember the last time I said it, but I think that you can get a good sense for a company by trying their take on the classic flavor combo of cookies & cream. It's a flavor that is simple in construction, easy to do well, and yet still easy to mess up. Thankfully my local Stop & Shop (Giant) has increased their shelf space for Yuengling pints so I can try....

Yuengling's Cookies & Cream Ice Cream

Vanilla Ice Cream with Old Fashioned Dark Chocolate Cookie Pieces

Breyers Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato Indulgences

[By Nick, new for 2016] Seeing as Dubba didn't cover any of the new Breyers Gelato this year, I guess it's time to take one for the team.

Breyers Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato Indulgences

Chocolate Gelato with Hazelnut Flavor, 

Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce and Chocolate Curls

Graeter's Black Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Things are really slow right now but that doesn't mean things are completely static. Case in point: Price Chopper has  been stocking more Graeters flavors and while this next flavor isn't new, I've never actually had it before.

Graeter's Black Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

made with "sweet dark cherries from the Pacific Northwest"