Comments on: Häagen-Dazs New Ice Cream: Less Is More?

By: Dinneen

Dinneen — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:08:26 +0000

Looks like people either love ice cream or they don’t. That’s normal.

@Mrs Evil Genius As far as sugar-free ice cream, I’ve never made any. But you may be surprised how much less sugar homemade sugar has over store bought varieties — especially the low fat ones! They often have more sugar (to replace the taste as it’s missing some ‘fat’). And I don’t use fake sugar either.

If sugar is a concern then you could make sorbets. There would be natural sugar coming from the fruit, but better than real sugar. Homemade sorbets can be awesome!! Great way to enjoy fruit at it’s peak.

@Terri The ice cream maker I have is the “Cuisinart ICE-30BC Pure Indulgence 2-Quart Automatic Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet, and Ice Cream Maker.” I really like it and makes enough for 2 batches

Think I’ll do a post later on about how to choose an ice cream maker!

By: Terri Zwierzynski

Terri Zwierzynski — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:48:50 +0000

Ice cream is my downfall, for sure! And after my own trip to Italy 3 years ago, I agree there is nothing here in the States like true Italian gelato (much less the wine, although that’s a different subject!)

I’d love it if you shared your homemade recipe here…and any recommendations on an ice-maker??

Grazie,
Terri Z

By: Mrs Evil Genius

Mrs Evil Genius — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:27:35 +0000

I no longer eat sugar (and don’t miss ice cream), but agree 100% that simpler is better! Real food tastes better and is better for your body than fake chemical drenched Frankenfoods (like low-fat [insert ANYthing here]!)

That being said, is it possible to make sugar-free ice cream? Hmmm.

By: Karen (KCLAnderson)

Karen (KCLAnderson) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:52:45 +0000

I can take ice cream or leave ice cream…it’s not one of the foods I consider an “issue.” But I would like to try the Häagen-Dazs, especially the ginger and vanilla bean. Thanks for posting about it!

By: Kristopher

Kristopher — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:28:32 +0000

I so much agree with you: Quality should prevail over quantity.

By: Foodie McBody

Foodie McBody — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:58:20 +0000

This is a greeeeeeeeat post, Dinneen! I (heart) ice cream so much. I was sort of sobbing in the grocery store this weekend, after my diabetes diagnosis, when I feared I could maybe NEVER eat it again. But now I am beginning to think it is possible, especially in this very savored small portion way.

I really appreciate you elaborating on this topic which has baffled me for a while. Now I get it and it makes so much sense. Thank you.

By: Anne Maybus

Anne Maybus — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:48:12 +0000

I haven’t tried Haagen-Daz ice cream yet. Just the name is enough to make me salivate though. I’d love to know more about the healthy options for ice cream especially the home made variety,