R.I.P., Irvine Robbins.
One half of the duo that brought us Baskin-Robbins died yesterday at age 90. You can read the obit here, but I think the lesson to be learned is that eating cereal with a scoop of banana ice cream for breakfast is the key to long life.
There's a note in the article about the genesis of the "31 flavors" concept -- one ice cream for every day of the month -- something I finally read or figured out a few years ago. I think that's one of the best ideas ever.
When I was in high school, I used to make regular stops at a Baskin-Robbins near my violin teacher's house on the way home (for dinner) from my weekly lesson. I'd get two scoops of Rocky Road in a cup and somehow eat it while driving home on the expressway. Not sure how I'm still alive.
So, kids, what's your favorite BR31 flavor?
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Mint chocolate chip!
if i wasn't lactose intolerant like you, i think i'd still prefer the bubblegum. yummy!!! and nutritious.
Good choices, both of you.
Beth - I knew you were going to say pink bubblegum - you always used to get that. That's cool.
I didn't really appreciate mintchocochip until the last few years, and now I dig it.
i can't believe i remember that i ate that. the gum was always cold (go figure) and stale. but whatever. YOU'RE LACTOSE INTOLERANT. what's your issue?!
now, however, i prefer the cow - cupcake flavor - it's like eating frozen raw dough with sprinkles. UMMMMMMMM. maybe i'll get some today - it's 80 degrees here. move back east!
Baskin-Robbins should offer free lactaid pills with each order for rejects like me -- I'd go there twice a day.
yea! totally digging that idea - why don't you suggest it? find out who the marketing person is at BR & say how much more business he would get - only problem is they offer sorbet - but it's just NOT THE SAME. you seem to have a lot of free time on your hands...this could be a fun project for you.
jamoca (plain, not almond-fudge), and pralines n cream.
1. I'm surprised there aren't more people named Jamoca.
2. Pralines 'n' cream is my 2nd favorite flavor after Rocky Road.
I'd give my right arm for a scoop of banana ice cream right now.
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