Did someone say Irish Cream?
March 4, 2013Seasonal ice cream can be worth the wait. You don’t exactly crave peppermint stick like you do around the holidays! The same is true right now and is why you should get to Praline's as soon as possible to try our Seasonal Irish cream ice cream. St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re Irish, you should definitely get to Praline's and try a bowl full of this delicious seasonal treat. The only bad news is, it won't last long. At Praline's, we know the value of seasonal treats. Seasonal treats help bring holidays to life; they help create memories and bring excitement when we need it most. Because of our love for seasonal treats, we offer nine limited flavors that we release throughout the year. Each seasonal flavor has it's time, and right now, it's time for Irish cream. We don't like to play favorites or show…
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Bizarre Ice Cream Toppings
February 23, 2013What would ice cream be without Toppings? Toppings complete the ice cream building experience... Who doesn't like a cherry on top of cool delicious ice cream surrounded by fluffy whipped cream? The love of popular toppings like sprinkles, hot fudge, and caramel is easy to understand, but what about these odd ice cream toppings? Would you be brave enough to put any of these on your ice cream sundae? Popcorn – Sweet and salty go hand in hand, but is this topping taking that idea too literally? Perhaps not, since popcorn has become increasingly popular despite its oddity. Simply sprinkle some buttered popcorn on top of your favorite ice cream and your good to go. Eat quickly, as soggy popcorn isn't very tasty. Warm Peanut Butter – Okay, this one we can understand. There isn't much of a difference between this and traditional hot fudge and caramel toppings. Plus, there are plenty of ice cream flavors that have…
Read MoreWhy is it called a Sundae?
February 18, 2013Do you remember what you were doing when you first wondered, “Why is an ice cream sundae a sundae and not a Monday or a Friday?” Every single one of us has had this questions rattle through our minds, some to dismiss it and other to seek out an answer. You were probably just sitting down to enjoy an ice cream sundae yourself, the double scoop of vanilla, whipped cream, hot fudge, and a cherry on top, when you began to ponder about its name. For those of you who have yet to receive an answer, keep reading to discover the truth. This is the story of the ice cream sundae. The story begins a long time ago in the small town of Two Rivers, Wisconsin. The year was 1881, it was a Sunday, and George Hallauer was on his way to a local drug store and ice cream parlor.…
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The Perfect Temperature
February 11, 2013We don’t know what’s worse, extremely cold ice cream that gives you an instant brain freeze the moment it hits your palette or the warm milky liquid that forms at the bottom of the bowl. If you find that your ice cream snacks are always either one or the other, freezing or melting, then we’re sure you've wondered what the best ice cream temperature is, as well. Well, luckily we have found the answer, and it comes from Edy’s famous ice cream taste tester himself. John Harrison has been professionally taste testing Edy’s ice cream for more than 50 years, and with that much experience, he doesn't have the patience for icy frozen scoops or melted cones. In order to taste test each flavor at its finest, Harrison actually measures the temperature of each sample with a special thermometer. Now before you start digging out your thermometer, you should know that you don’t have…
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Cone or Cup?
February 1, 2013There is nothing you love more than a scoop of your favorite ice cream. At home, you usually eat it out of a ceramic bowl; however, when you go out for ice cream, you always seem to find yourself facing the cone versus cup dilemma. Since you're used to eating out of a bowl at home, you're inclined to do the same at the ice cream parlor. On the other hand, a cone would be a nice break in your ice cream routine. If choosing between cone and cup is a difficult decision, let us help persuade you to choose the former. Here are four reasons you should step out of your comfort zone and opt for the cone. Slow down – How fast do you eat ice cream out of a bowl? If you’re used to eating large, mouth-filling spoonfuls of ice cream, switching to a cone could take…
Read MoreFlavors – The Results Are In
January 26, 2013Ever wonder what ice cream flavor is the most popular? Does the rest of the world share your obsession for mint chocolate chip? Is birthday cake batter even in the running? If you think that your favorite flavor is at the top of the charts, hold onto your ice cream cones, because the results are in. Here are the most popular ice cream flavors to date. Neapolitan – Coming in fifth place, 4.2 percent of the population is in love with this crowd-pleasing flavor. When chocolate, strawberry and vanilla join forces, how could you not love it? Neapolitan is sure to be stocked high in the freezers of families who can’t seem to agree on one flavor, and with an ice cream like this, why settle for anything less? Strawberry – Ah strawberry. When 5.3 percent of the population reaches for this bright, refreshing flavor, it is easy to understand…
Read MoreTruthfully Cherry
January 18, 2013Good news for all you cherry lovers out there: today marks the first day that Praline's is offering Truthfully Cherry limited ice cream! This seasonal flavor will only be available for a month, so make sure you get over to Praline's for a scoop of this amazing flavor. Honestly, it’s that good. Everyone knows that chocolate and cherry were practically made for each other; therefore, Pralines went ahead and made the perfect chocolate and cherry ice cream snack that is sure to make even the most doubtful ice cream fans true believers. Truthfully Cherry is the perfect combination of cherry and chocolate. To achieve the perfect blend, we thoroughly mixed chocolate thunder ice cream with chocolate cherry swirl. We then added cherry cordials, maraschino cherries and chocolate flakes to give this treat a chocolaty finish and a strong cherry impression. Cherry ice cream lovers are in for a real treat…
Read MoreWould You Like a Cherry?
January 11, 2013With ice cream toppings, the choices are limitless. Do you sometimes find it difficult to decide what topping would go best on your double scoop death by chocolate ice cream? If so, you’re not alone. We too find that the topping stage of ice cream building can be overwhelming. Why? You probably already know that answer: a bad topping choice can single-handedly ruin the entire dessert. Avoid topping disasters by pairing the right topping with the right flavor. Everything Chocolate – Pouring hot fudge over your triple brownie fudge ice cream could be a little bit of an over kill. Unless you’re looking for something that is going to satisfy your chocolate cravings for the next six months, try to avoid chocolate toppings over chocolate ice cream. Stick with toppings that are going to add texture, not overpower. Great toppings to consider are rainbow sprinkles, whipped cream, and, yes, a…
Read MoreCombating the Brain Freeze
January 4, 2013You've just sat down to enjoy a double scoop of your favorite ice cream. The anticipation is killing you, so you quickly pop two huge spoonfuls into your mouth. The cool, creamy, whipped cream topped, hot fudged-covered ice cream begins to melt in your mouth. Nothing is better than that first bite. You're in ice cream paradise, nothing could go wrong…until...BRAIN FREEZE! What causes the pain - The Brain Freeze: a stabbing, headache-like pain that results suddenly from hasty consumption of frozen foods and beverages. What causes this crippling, head-throbbing torture that makes you push away that scrumptious bowl of ice cream and burrow your head in your hands? Contrary to popular belief, this painful "freeze of the brain" isn't the result of frozen blood vessels. What happens is this: when a frozen beverage or food touches the roof of your mouth, your body thinks that you have been exposed to low, life…
Read MoreThe Ice Cream Diet
December 28, 2012We know why you’re here - you're an ice cream lover! That being said, we're going to assum that you struggle with limiting your ice cream intake just like we do. Here at Praline's, we love ice cream, and we completely understand your daily ice cream battle: to eat or not to eat. That is why we bring good news this holiday season: news of the ice cream diet - a way to get your daily ice cream fix without feeling guilty the next morning. Avoid calories – The reason most people feel guilty after indulging in a late night bowl of ice cream is because, like many sugary foods, ice cream has been branded as junk food. Well, here at Praline's, we believe that ice cream is anything but junk and are here to tell you that it's not one bowl of ice cream after dinner that can make you…
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