First Taste of the season with Tom Waits

Hello Fellow Ice Cream Enthusiasts!


It has been in the upper 60s for the past two days now here in the Boston area... bout time I had an ice cream! I decided since I missed the majority of the most beautiful Monday we have had in a long time while stuck inside ALL DAY that I would go for a ride right after work- straight to a place I couldn't stop thinking about. I was contemplating my flavor choice critically as the work day's end arrived. I chose a local favorite, School House in Burlington. My delightful choice was the Harwichport Mudpie. Yes, I have already had it; I really raved about it last year! It was a tough decision, being that Pistachio is my all time favorite flavor(officially), BUT it is not a School House signature like the Harwichport Mudpie. Plus, I was feeling chocolatey nutty as opposed to just nutty. So, I exited work, jumped in my car and quickly picked my fav station on my playlist. Driving with the windows down and my loud enjoyable music, I gracefully cruised to my destination despite the hurried rush of 6:30 traffic. Upon arrival, this perfectly fitting song came up and I had to honor it with a full and thorough listen.




I sat, smiling like the Cheshire Cat, while I anticipated the glorious sight I was to behold in just a few moments...

It didn't last long.



I admit, I thought about taking a "before" picture, but I just couldn't control my appetite's desire!

It is sure- the Ice Cream Bimbo is back!

And if you are an Ice Cream Parlor owner... be ready for me. ;)


Love,

The Ice Cream Bimbo

What has the lazy Bimbo been doing...?

Well, it is not so much that I have been lazy... more like busy. Very, very, incredibly, stupidly busy! BUT I have compiled my findings from last summer. I will be posting them soon. Also, I am feeling ambitious. Potentially taking on another blog... SANDWICH BIMBO! (and other foods really...) I just chose SANDWICH because I happen to be born on NATIONAL SANDWICH DAY! So its only fitting. If there are any places you would like me to visit and to review, please, I am open to all suggestions! Always around, The Ice Cream Bimbo

JP Licks (Davis Square, Sommerville, MA)

This place has a reputation. A huge one. Originally from Jamaica Plain, MA. JP Licks has a notable reputation of being the best ice cream in the area. Well, I had to find out for myself. The hype about the "Rum Raisin" had to be tested.

I only tried a small sample of the famous Rum Raisin. It was alright. Very sweet, very strong on the rum. I am not so crazy about Raisins though. So after taking a taste of their signature flavor; I felt that in order for me to judge them fairly, I would have to take a taste of my favorite ice cream flavor and see if it lives up to my expectations. I truly love Pistachio ice cream. So theirs would either win me over or make me hate them.

WOW.

This ice cream totally blew away all other Pistachio competitors. There were so many nuts in there! I couldn't, even if I tried, get a scoop without it being loaded with nuts! The texture of the ice cream is perfect. It doesn't melt too fast. Its creamy but not heavy. Its smooth and fresh. AND my favorite part, they do not dye their ice cream green! THANK GOODNESS! I am turned off by the green dye. I remember being young, and my Gram made me green eggs and ham... like the Dr. Seuss story... and although I smiled and told her they were great, I secretly cringed while eating them.

let this be a lesson to you parents out there... if you want to be clever and impress your children or grand children, don't make them green eggs and ham, take them to the best ice cream place around. Hell, take them to Red Bones in Sommerville first, then over to JP Licks for freakin' amazing ice cream for dessert. And if you are a tired parent, grab yourself a delicious and rejuvenating coffee while at JP Licks (another specialty of theirs)

To Davis Square, Sommerville, MA- NOW!



GO!

Love, as always,
The Ice Cream Bimbo

National Ice Cream Day at Captain Dusty's!

Hello fellow ice cream fans,

Sunday, July 15th was National Ice Cream Day.

I had the pleasure of sharing this wonderful day with my sweetheart aka Brandon and two of our favorite friends, Alicia and Mike. We had a great day, packed with fun events. We started the day at the Todd Farm Flea Market in Rowley, Ma. Then went to Woodman's in Essex, MA for delicious fried clams and shrimps. Then, we went on a breezy and informational cruise on the Essex River. After all this leisure, we decided it was time to step it up another notch...we hit up Captain Dusty's Ice Cream in Essex, Ma. I had never been here or heard of it before, but very clever Alicia knew I'd totally love this place and suggested we follow her and Mike there.

Upon arrival, it looks like just any other Ice Cream place, but once inside and viewing the flavor board, I was amazed at its uniqueness! Right away I was curious about the White Russian Chip. I asked if that was in reference to the much loved alcoholic beverage and the girls behind the counter said yes. I was sold. Brandon, however, wanted to try the Tiramisu flavor. Which I decided I also wanted to try. So we said, hell, its National Ice Cream Day, let's get a Banana Split! So we added Mississippi Mud to the party and wow(!!!) What a delightful trio!

LOOK AT THAT BANANA SPLIT!!!

We were very happy Ice Cream Eaters :)

The White Russian Chip was just like a White Russian (only without the hangover) loaded with chocolate chips! The Big Lebowski would approve!

The Tiramisu was heavenly! I am a huge fan of Italian desserts, being that I am part Northern Italian, so this version of this Italian treat really thrilled me. It was mwah! ::::pressed finger tips to lips and throws a kiss to the air::::

The Mississippi Mud was packed with Oreo cookies and fudge swirl- so packed that it was the last flavor to melt in the heat of Sunday afternoon. It had the most structure to it out of all the flavors.

But, needless to say, the flavors didn't really get too much of a chance to melt because we made fast work of our duty in eating them.

Another plus to this Ice Cream place, is that they have a cooler of free water inside so if all that creamy ice cream goodness makes you thirsty, relief is only footsteps away. Only School House in Burlington, Ma offers that as well. At least, in my travels these are the only two places that I have found to do this for the customers.

Coincidentally, another blogger known as A to Z Ice Cream(or something like that?) was in Dusty's the day before I was. They too had to try the unique flavors. I am going to have to hunt down their blog to compare notes.  The world is full of many fans of Ice Cream.

Many thanks to Alicia for introducing me to this wonderful place and providing the superb picture of the Banana Split above. Brandon and I are the hands you see...just about to devour.... Mmm!

Stay cool this week with Ice Cream!

-The Ice Cream Bimbo

Over 25 flavors and counting!

Hello, Ice Cream Bimbo here, just wanted to check in a let you all know I have been getting around! Over 25 flavors total so far this summer and many more to come!

Here is my list of flavors and the locations I tried them at. I also add a little info on the flavors that I liked best.

Cremeland, Manchester NH.
-Coffee Oreo (this was my first ice cream of the season, suggested by my older brother who lives in Manchester. He knows me well. I loved this combination of decadent coffee flavor and childhood joyfullness of oreo cookies.)

Sullivan Farms, Tyngsboro, MA.
-Pistachio
-Cherry Chocolate Chip (Love this one, brings me back to childhood and simpler times.)
-Black Raspberry (My sweetheart's all-time favorite)
-Chocolate Chip
-Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
-Vanilla Peanut Butter Cup
-Coffee Brandy
-Coffee Oreo
-Butter Peacan
-Strawberry
-Mopman's Grasshopper Pie

School House, Burlington, MA
-Harwichport Mud Pie (A huge favorite of mine!)
-Burlington Health Bar
-Bailey Irish Oreo (OMG...so delicious!)
-Peanut Butter Madness
-Pistachio
-Kahlua Krunch

Shaw Farms, Dracut, MA.
-Mocha Chip

Big Daddy's, Dracut, MA
-Death by Chocolate (Probably deadly if you eat too much and do not have access to water...)

Nanabette's, Woburn, MA.
-Oreo Cookie

La Carreta, Manchester, NH
-Fried Vanilla  Ice Cream (I stole a few bites from my older brother's b-day dessert, muhahaha!)

Whole Foods, Woburn, MA
-Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla
-Citrus Pistachio
-Caramel Pistachio (If you haven't figured it out by now, I am a huge fan of Pistachio Ice Cream and Gelatos and I have to try them all....)
-Belgium Chocolate
-Black Raspberry

Mmmmmm.... bring on more flavors! Ice Cream is my love!

Two things I guess I could not live without...
1. Ice Cream
2. Intercourse.

Just saying...

;)

Until next time,

The Ice Cream Bimbo

Harwich Port Mud Pie (From School House in Burlington, MA)

Harwich Port Mud Pie (School House Ice Cream, Burlington MA)

Holy freakin' amazing mystery ingredient ice cream!

I approached School House on a rainy Saturday evening in early June. I don't care how shitty it is outside, its always a great time for ice cream. Ice cream makes the world a better place. And this venture to School House made this particularly wet spring day a truly delicious and relaxing one.

All I can decipher from this concoction of goodness is Goobers (chocolate covered peanuts) swirled together with chocolate and I don't know what else! Could be mocha, coffee or peanut butter ice cream... with either Oreo cookie crumbs or chocolate cake crumbs. It is really hard to tell because it is expertly mixed/disguised as one unique work of art. This was my first time to School House in Burlington MA, probably the closest ice cream parlor to my new home. (Yes, I recently moved to MASS! And so far, I am impressed with the ice cream) I didn't know what flavor to try and the sweet young girl behind the counter suggested it as one of her personal favorites. Again, I like to take advice from younger people who have keen sweet taste buds working overtime for someone like me who will eat just about anything... sweet, salty, spicy, sour... whatever... I just love food and know that someone wouldn't tell you to try something if its terrible. Unless that person is a complete A-hole. But, I doubt the girls working in rather short shorts at these great ice cream parlors would be A-holes. That is not how they make their tip money. But, I digress.

This Harwich Port Mud Pie is supremely tasty. It really has all that you may be looking for in an ice cream craving. Its got chocolate, its got nuttiness, its got cookie/cake crumbs, its got a bad ass name as well! I have never been to Harwich Port but if this is how the residents dig their ice cream, then I would probably get along quite well with the locals! I totally dig this flavor. I have a feeling you will too.

Give it a try. If chocolate covered nuts and mystery crumbs aren't your thing, maybe you know someone who would be excited about this. Spread the word.

And to Mat (my Brother) - This is an ice cream I am sure you would greatly enjoy! <3

*There are more School House Ice Cream Parlors around, not just Burlington, MA.

There is one in Harwich Port, MA and Chatham, MA.

Harwich Port on Dwellable

Cherry Chocolate Chip (From Sullivan's in Tyngsboro, MA)

Three words to describe this one of a kind treat...

Feminine
Fruity
Surprise

I chose these three words because of its appearance and flavor.

If you are a big tough guy and think that ordering a pink ice cream is lame girlie crap or something, think again. The surprise is the incredible fruity flavor accompanied by chocolate chips and little cherry filled chocolate cups. Imagine you can eat fruity pebbles cereal with chocolate in a creamy cold texture. There are even actual maraschino cherries mixed into the deliciousness. 

I have been frequenting Sullivan's since its been warm enough to be open and every time I go I try a different flavor. Sure, the 7 year old girl in line in front of me go this option, but come on, kid's always know what tastes best! Their sweet taste buds are hyper active. That's why they don't want to eat brussels sprouts and liver. All I am saying is, give this ice cream a try and you won't be disappointed.

Hell, who could be disappointed eating any ice cream?

(Okay, I know for the poor people with lactose intolerance this would be disappointing... but I have tried various sorbets and soy ice creams in my time as well, I will get to blogging about my findings as well.)

In the meantime, for everyone in this world who may be stuck on vanilla, give Cherry Chocolate Chip an honest try!

-The Ice Cream Bimbo