I scream, You scream...

Think of your most favorite thing to eat...something you could eat all day, everyday. For me, that thing is Cold Stone ice cream. I love it! Every time I see a Cold Stone sign, my mouth starts to water. For every birthday, holiday, special occasion, or event that allows me to justify a treat, Cold Stone is my go-to. Of course, if someone else suggests a trip to Cold Stone, I would never say no--that would just be rude.

One such occasion happened on Saturday night, after Michael and I went out to dinner with some friends. After we saw the dessert tray at the restaurant, we decided we weren't interested, but one of our friends suggested we go across the street to the nearest Cold Stone. (I think we will hang out with them more often!)

Why is it that I am a Cold Stone snob? Well, there are a few reasons. There's something about the concept of a mix-in that tastes so much better than a mere topping, the way the mix-in is intertwined into each bite (the days of finishing the topping with half a cup of ice cream left are over!). The rows and rows of candy-filled jars and the aroma of freshly-ironed waffle cones make my mouth water as I open the door to the store. But, the best thing of all--the thing that captures my loyalty--is the multitude of Cold Stone Original Creations that combine ice cream and mix-ins that compliment each other in ways you may not even imagine! A couple of my favorites are "Cookie Doughn't you want some"--French vanilla ice cream with chocolate chips, cookie dough, fudge and caramel--and "Breathless Boston Cream Pie"--French vanilla ice cream with yellow cake, fudge and whipped topping. The possibilities at Cold Stone are endless! And, I look forward to a lifetime of discovering all of them...one by one. Mmmm.