It’s about to be summer! For me, this means finally emptying my mind of any schoolwork and completely de-stressing. My favorite way to unwind includes eating anything and everything. And what is a summer without a couple of scoops of ice cream?
This summer, I’m planning on continuing a newfound tradition of trying wild ice cream flavors. This means scooping myself an excessively large spoonful of flavors that people tend to avoid either due to the name or the color. It’s very similar to sticking your hand into a bag of Bean-Boozled Jelly Beans and hoping you get a seemingly edible flavor.
Below is a list of ice flavors, some that I have tried and others that I haven’t that I will be trying this summer. Now, I personally am a big believer in the color making or breaking the ice cream. After seeing the ice cream name, you’ll see that I included the color too. It should help you make your summer decision on whether you are trying these flavors as well or avoiding them.
Booger
Color: Green (I HAVE HAD THIS)
PLACE: The Ice Cream Store in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
– My favorite color is green so I was immediately attracted to this ice cream flavor. The name was just another encouraging factor for me to try this because it sounded gross but looked really pretty. Contrary to the name, it’s a classic mix of vanilla ice cream, caramel, and bits of marshmallow. With green food coloring, it looked more suspicious than it actually tastes. I would recommend it to those who like sweet, smooth ice creams with little melt in your mouth bits.
Cereal Milk
Color: White (I HAVE HAD THIS)
PLACE: Milk Bar in East Village, New York
– This name was less appealing to me than the color. I personally was a little turned away by this flavor. I felt that it could be a hit or miss based on the ‘cereal’ that was used for the milk. But after trying it, I would definitely have it again. It tasted like the milk you have at the end of eating a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios but in a solid cream form. It was also decorated with cornflakes, which added a nice crunch to the soft texture. I would recommend it to people who like sweet ice creams, but not in an overwhelmingly cotton candy way.
Pizza
Color: Light brown (I HAVE NOT HAD THIS)
PLACE: Little Baby’s Ice Cream in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
– To be honest, the ice cream did not look entirely bad in the photos I’ve seen. It was only when I read some of the comments on what it tasted like that I became worried. Some people said it tastes like vanilla ice cream seasoned with tomato sauce and pepperoni. Yet, one of the websites listed below said it was like a mixture of tomato, basil, oregano, salt, and garlic. Because of the mixture of items that clearly don’t belong in the ice cream, I am very tentative to try this one this summer.
Cold Sweat
Color: Light red (I HAVE NOT HAD THIS)
Place: Sunni Sky’s Homemade Ice Cream in Angier, North Carolina
– You know how people say “Go big or go home”? I think I will be going home on this ice cream. It is described as ice cream made with three different kinds of hot peppers and two different kinds of hot sauce. While somehow being cold, the ice cream manages to taste spicy. Although I am a big fan of spicy foods, this one sounds a little too scary for me.
Corn on the Cob
Color: Light yellow (I HAVE NOT HAD THIS)
PLACE: Max and Mina’s in Queens, New York
– Pictures have shown this ice cream to be a very beautiful color (an almost pastel yellow that doesn’t appear artificial). However, the name does not sound as appetizing to me as the color of this ice cream. People have called it sweet but salty, and from the information I’ve found online, all I can confirm is that there is some vanilla ice cream base in this. Because of the possible salt flavoring this ice cream may have, I may back out at the last minute. But I know I wouldn’t back out on admiring this ice cream’s bright color.
Olive Oil
Color: White (I HAVE NOT HAD THIS)
PLACE: Odd Fellows, Brooklyn, New York
– Contrary to the name, this ice cream seems pretty normal to me. Being from an Italian town, I would say I’ve had my fair share of Italian meals, each with either a cupful or a pinch of olive oil. From the descriptions I’ve seen, it simply appears to be vanilla ice cream infused with olive oil. Honestly, I’ve never really tasted olive oil alone enough to garner its flavor but I’m excited to see how this could taste.
Whether I take on these ice cream flavors or back out, this summer will be filled with ice cream tastings for me. I highly recommend you make your own ice cream journey this summer by checking out some of the flavors around you. And if you are not the adventurous kind, I’m sure a simple vanilla cone will be enough to satisfy your appetite. Enjoy your summer!