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Sorbets-Orange and Raspberry

These, the last two ice creams on Eddie's list, got the best of me. They were sorbets, so they failed to have that satisfying, rich, creamy feeling. They left me a little bit sad, and I almost didn't finish them. I think the orange might make a nice creamsicle-ish combo with some vanilla ice cream, but both were too sweet, either bright orange or bright purple. The raspberry had a bit of a tart finish, but not enough to redeem it. It was the same color, almost, as the raspberry ice cream, but it's amazing what some heavy cream can do for the flavor. The raspberry ice cream was one of my favorites; the sorbet is undoubtedly my least favorite.

Which brings me to the fun task of ranking, or classifying, the flavors for future visits.

Loved It--These can stand alone, although I think the coffee would be decadent in a hot-fudge sundae
Vanilla Fudge
Rum Raisin
Coffee
Cherry Vanilla
Mint Chip

Liked It--I actually think these might make the best components to a banana split or sundae
Walnut
Vanilla
Raspberry
Banana
Chocolate

Would Eat but Wouldn't Order--I like these fine, but why eat them when there are so many better options?
Tutti Fruitti
Vanilla Chip
Strawberry
Pistachio Pineapple
Coffee Chip
Butter Pecan
Orange Sorbet (but only as part of a creamsicle-ish concoction)

Wouldn't Eat Again
Raspberry Sorbet

Comments

And you finished just in time for Labor Day! Good work!

Hey, found your blog through the NYC blog map. I've just asked to be added...
Looks like we have a lot in common as far as our passion for food goes. I'm excited to try your risotto recipe. I'm always scared to try it though-seems like a hard thing to master...

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