Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? And this year National Ice Cream Day falls on July 17th. Really, though, who needs an excuse to eat ice cream, amiright? Anyway, July has turned out to be a pretty cool month for me, literally, because Graeter’s hooked me up with a ton of ice cream to celebrate. And this, my dear, is no run of the mill ice cream either. According to the Food Network, Graeter’s Ice Cream is in the Top 5 in the country. And Oprah Winfrey declared it one of her “Favorite Things.” Why? Because Grater’s uses a French Pot to produce only the finest ice cream in small, artisanal batches. Because good stuff takes time.
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Graeter’s Ice Cream was founded over 146 years ago in Cincinnati, OH. They look pretty good for their age, don’t you think? As a matter of fact, I got to try Graeter’s Ice Cream out for the first time at the SoFab On The Road Blog Conference last year, in Cincinnati. I fell in love but, alas, had not gotten to try it again since. I am not 100% sure which kind I tried there but I remember it was loaded with huge chocolate chips. Huge. Chocolate. Chips. Yum.
So, Graeter’s sent me a 12 pack of ice cream which includes the following flavors: Buckeye Chocolate Chip, Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip, Original Salted Caramel, Dutch Milk Chocolate, Coffee, Dark Chocolate Mint Crunch Gelato, Toasted Coconut Gelato, Mint Chocolate Chip, Mocha Chocolate Chip, Raspberry Sorbet, Oregon Strawberry and Madagascar Vanilla Bean. It came straight to my house, all frozen and tasty! Jealous? You can get your own ice cream delivery, too. The 12 pack is even 25% off right now!
So, we haven’t quite had time to try them all yet since we received the ice cream just last week, but it’s National Ice Cream Month and I didn’t want you guys to miss out. So, here is what we thought of the ones that we have tried so far. 🙂
Toasted Coconut Gelato – The first flavor that I tried was the Toasted Coconut Gelato. It had actual toasted pieces of coconut all in it. And it didn’t have that really sweet, fake coconut taste that a lot of coconut stuff has. It was real coconut that tasted natural, just like it should. So, so good.
Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip – I also tried the Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip. Again I must stress – Huge chocolate chunks. Mot chips. Chunks. Mmmmm….
Dutch Milk Chocolate – Jay had the Dutch Milk Chocolate. Jay said, “It was smooth and sweet but not too sweet. It was definitely one of the best chocolate ice creams I have ever eaten.”
HINT HINT!!! Be sure to watch the Cheap Is The New Classy social media channels on July 17th {National Ice Cream Day}. There just might be a tasty ice cream giveaway to celebrate. 😉
Why am I just now learning it’s National Ice Cream Month?!?!?! The month is half over! I’ve missed out on so much ice cream!
YUM! Just YUM! I will need to celebrate this month and go get me some ice cream!! 😉 I am obligated to follow the rules and eat ice cream to celebrate!
Being an Ohio chick, I am all about that Buckeye flavor! Yum…. And how did I miss the memo that its ice-cream month? I better get going on celebrating this! haha
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Wow these look great! My husband really loves ice cream.
My daughter lived in Ohio for a long time, and she was always telling me how famous this place was. My doctor in Michigan used to mail order deliveries all the time too. I guess I need to break down and try it.
I would love to try the toasted coconut flavor! I wish they had it at our store.
mmmm looks so rich and creamy!! i want to try some!
Boy oh boy!! Summer and ice cream go hand in hand. So… I’m going to watch for that ice cream giveaway. 😉
I love ice cream and love ice cream in waffle cones even more! I am thrilled that there is a whole month devoted to eating it! YUM!
I have to say that I love national ice cream month! I am pretty old fashioned, though, as I love my dark chocolate or mint chocolate. Though that Gelato looks amazing
It’s ice cream month?!? So I can justify my bowl a day habit by saying I’m celebrating? Sign me up! When is ice cream year?
I think ice cream year is every year, isn’t it?
National Ice Cream Month – an excuse to eat lots of ice cream. These are wonderful flavor ideas to have for sure!
I think I no longer deserve to be called an ice cream-a-holic/fanatic. I had NO idea there was a national ice cream month. Probably a good thing, because I would eat it DAILY. I am betting this Coconut flavor Gelato would be my fav.
Haha! We will give you a pass this time. 😛
All those flavors look amazing! I am lactose intolerant but I have found new ways to enjoy ice cream month!
I am lactose intolerant, too, but for some reason none of these bothered me. I tell you what does bother me, though – certain cheeses. And oh how I love cheese. Sniff.
The ice cream and gelato sounds yummy! I will take 1 of each!!
I had no idea there was a national ice cream month! I’m so going to indulge in some ice cream now! hehe
We’ve been trying new flavors for ice cream month. There’s a few here we need to try, they sound yummy.
All of these flavors look delicious. I will have to start with the Original Salted Caramel and make my way threw them all.
I love to have ice cream as a treat. These are all great flavors. My favorite is mint chocolate chip.
Yum! These look delicious. Ice cream is my favorite. It is always a good go-to for me if I want dessert.
I knew there was such thing as an ‘ice cream’ day but I had no idea that there was an ice cream month! That is even better news for someone who loves ice cream as much as me!
I absolutely adore ice cream. I am loving all those delicious flavours. I wouldn’t know which one to try first. Maybe the Mocha Chocolate Chip or “The Original” Salted Caramel.
No summer vacation is complete without ice cream and there are so many flavors to choose from from this brand! I really love the fact that they have gelatos and sorbets as well! This is a great way to celebrate National Ice Cream Month!
I am not a huge ice cream person, but this brand looks really good. I like really fruity sorbets the best.
You definitely need to try the Raspberry Sorbet then. It was so so good.
Oh dear, I guess we have a month or day for just about everything. So why not for ice-cream…LOL
I love that this ice cream comes in a variety of yummy flavors. It looks perfectly refreshing for a hot summer day.
If it was up to me, ice cream day would be every single day. These are some delicious flavors to cool off during the summer.
I love the adorable names and yes, of course, the ice cream itself. Love the sound of Toasted Coconut Gelato.
I don’t believe I have ever tried this ice cream brand before, but it sounds amazing! The Toasted Coconut Gelato sounds like a flavor that I’d really, really love.
At this point I have tried most of the flavors. They were all really good, but I believe this one was my favorite. 🙂
I didn’t know it was ice cream month. I live in Cincinnati and Graeters is iconic.
Ice cream is my weakness! Those all look so amazing, I think I want a bite of each one!
I absolutely love Graters ice cream. I grew up in Ohio and we would go to Graters all the time. Whenever I have it, it reminds me of my childhood. Now that I don’t live there it’s awesome to know that I can order it right to my door!
It’s crazy to think that you can get ice cream by mail, isn’t it? It came deliciously frozen, though. 😀
All of those flavors look so delicious! I can’t wait to give them a try.
I am a ice cream addict! Especially now that it’s the middle of Summer. These flavors look divine! Can’t wait to try them! Thanks for sharing.
Oh yay came to mama. I am all for a goone ice cream cone or bowl. Wait who am i kidding i eat it out of the carton. pass the ice cream please.