Monday, May 17, 2010

A Note on Maple Blondie

To begin, Ben and Jerry's, I worship you so please do not take this the wrong way. This is merely a critique that all artists endure to improve and further master their medium, especially since there is no such thing as a finished work.
In my humble opinion, one of the latest flavors, Maple Blondie, lacks the essential complexity of the more successful flavors. Take Peanut Brittle, which has the subtle peanut brittle flavored ice cream, the gooey swirl of sweet caramel, and the crunchy and slightly salty contrast of the peanut brittle pieces. In each bite the sweet gooey caramel is balanced with the crunchy peanut brittle pieces. Not only does Maple Blondie lack the textural contrast in the maple flavored ice cream with maple blondie pieces and a maple swirl, but there is too much Maple, even for a stack of pancakes! Since my grandfather used to pour maple syrup over my vanilla bean ice cream, I am all about the maple, but in this case enough is enough! I was disappointed that Maple Blondie desperately needed sliced banana or a few scoops of Peanut Brittle so it didn't taste like I was sucking on a Maple tree in the forest, wearing a plaid shirt and carrying an axe, unless you are into that, of course!
Over all, Ben and Jerry's is a wonderful contribution to society whose pints have guided women, like myself through all sorts of stressful situations,and yet even Ben and Jerry's has room to grow. Don't give up boys because dessert/life would not be the same without you two ;)

3 comments:

  1. Hayley! thank you so much for reminding me of this!! You have officially been added to my bookmarks (right next to both of your sophomore year roommates, actually!). I love reading, although I am envying your creations. Up here, the last step, the stove, is being installed as I type! (that is, the last step for a functional kitchen, if not a finished one) Anyway, this you and your blog are lovely, happy cooking! (and blogging!)

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  3. Ben and Jerry's is synonymous with expecting, as in with child. You were born to eat it and never have to share! Love the ice cream, hate maple syrup:/ I think Ben and Jerry's should respond with a all expense paid trip to their test kitchen.Did I hear a MOOOOO!!!!!

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