Saturday, July 13, 2024

A Review of Blue Bunny Ice Cream


I am not a big dessert eater, and am particular about the desserts I DO eat. Growing up, dessert was not a regular part of our meals, usually reserved for special occasions such as birthdays and holidays. 


Image of a tub of Blue Bunny ice cream

I am not fond of cake, except for falling in love with the recently discovered Chantilly Cake. My dessert preference is for pies (mostly cream pies such as chocolate), and ice cream.


When it comes to ice cream, I really only like vanilla ice cream plain, in a hot fudge sundae, or for the topping on warm apple pie. Plus, any ice cream with some type of nuts in it. 


My favorite ‘snack’ is an ice cream drumstick - vanilla ice cream in a sugar cone dipped in a chocolate coating and topped with peanuts.


Blue Bunny Ice Cream Mini Cones


Recently, I bought a brand I was not familiar with because it was on sale at my grocery store. It was the ‘best’ drumstick-style cone I have ever had. It is made by Blue Bunny, an ice cream brand I had seen in store freezers, but never tried.


Blue Bunny Caramel Butter Pecan Praline Ice Cream

This week I branched out and bought a tub of ice cream by Blue Bunny - the Caramel Butter Pecan Praline flavor. WOW! Unbelievably delicious! 


Blue Bunny has become my new favorite ice cream. It is SO creamy and rich tasting and far surpasses any other ice cream I have ever had. 


Blue Bunny Ice Cream by Wells Enterprises


Blue Bunny ice cream is made by Wells Enterprises of Le Mars, Iowa, just northeast of Sioux City.  The company was begun in 1925 by Fred H. Wells Jr.  and his sons and they delivered it to neighboring Iowa towns. In 1928, Fairmont Ice Cream purchased the ice cream distribution system in Sioux City, along with the Wells name. 


A handmade in crochet blue bunny
Blue Bunny in Crochet
handmade by (c) Elf

In 1935, the Wells family decided to again sell their ice cream in Sioux City, but unable to sell their product under their own name, they decided to hold a “Name That Ice Cream” contest. The winning entry - Blue Bunny - was submitted by a Sioux City man who had noticed how much his son enjoyed the blue bunnies in a department store at Easter. 


By 1954, Fred Wells' sons, Harold, Mike, Roy and Fay, and their cousin Fred D. Wells, began running the family business as a partnership. It has become the largest family-owned ice cream company in the country.


Summary


A dish of ice cream by Blue Bunny

According to what I learned in my research, I think the secret to the fantastic taste is the fact that Blue Bunny uses only high-quality ingredients, such as their locally-sourced fresh milk in their delicious ice cream. I must disclose that I have discovered that this ice cream is quite high in calories (200 calories per serving), which is a lot to devote to just dessert. But, oh, what a decadently delicious treat! Definitely worth tasting, even if only for special occasions. Pick up a pint at your favorite store and see if you agree. :) 


  • For more information about Blue Bunny Ice Cream Products, click here

  • For an added incentive to try Blue Bunny ice cream, National Ice Cream Month is celebrated during the whole month of July, with National Ice Cream Day occurring on the third Sunday in July each year. 


*Blue Bunny Ice Cream review written by Wednesday Elf


Ice Cream Essentials:


 




Note: The author may receive a commission from purchases made using links found in this article. “As an Amazon Associate, Ebay (EPN) and/or Esty (Awin) Affiliate, I (we) earn from qualifying purchases.”


11 comments:

  1. Oh Pat, you discovered Ray and my favorite ice cream treats. We love those mini cones...just the right amount for a small treat. They range in calories from 100- 160 depending on the flavors and toppings and our favorite is the chocolate ice cream in chocolate cone with chocolate topping...... yummy!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Obviously, you and Ray love chocolate, Mary Beth. LOL. Delighted to hear you are a fan of this yummy ice cream too.

      Delete
  2. I love ice cream and Blue Bunny has been a favorite in our home for many years. I think I was attracted to it initially because of the name. I would much rather pay a little more and take the higher calories to get an excellent ice cream. I absolutely hate the wasted calories when ice cream is not good quality and I feel like I should eat it has already been paid for.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Blue Bunny definitely is excellent ice cream, Mouse. I had another brand recently after eating Blue Bunny and I could really tell the difference. Delicious, indeed!

      Delete
  3. This sounds like a winner to me but I don't think we get it in Canada! But I will remember this name for those times when we go and visit friends in the States. I will now bring them some Blue Bunny Ice Cream along with Canadian Cheddar and Salamis that you don't have! Thanks for this new idea!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Too bad you can't get Blue Bunny ice cream in Canada, Olivia. Guess you'll just have to come down for a visit. :) Thanks for visiting my review.

      Delete
  4. I know a lot of people who love Blue Bunny ice cream! The caramel butter pecan praline flavor sounds divine.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. The caramel butter pecan praline is definitely devine, Margaret. I had no idea there were so many others who love Blue Bunny ice cream until I read some of the comments to my review online. :) I am definitely not alone in my opinion of this ice cream brand.

      Delete
  5. I love Blue Bunny! Unfortunately I can't eat it as often as I used to, but when I do, I always get Blue Bunny! It seems to be extra creamy and yummy!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Tracey, Blue Bunny is definitely extra creamy and very yummy. Thanks for your visit to my ice cream review.

      Delete
  6. I've never heard of this ice cream (I don't think, or that I can remember) - the flavor you featured would be my favorite - looks so yummy!

    ReplyDelete

Most Recent Reviews on Review This Reviews






Search for Reviews by Subject, Author or Title

The Review This Reviews Contributors



SylvestermouseSylvestermouseDawn Rae BDawn Rae BMbgPhotoMbgPhotoBrite-IdeasBrite-IdeasWednesday ElfWednesday ElfOlivia MorrisOlivia MorrisTreasures by BrendaTreasures by BrendaThe Savvy AgeThe Savvy AgeMargaret SchindelMargaret SchindelRaintree AnnieRaintree AnnieLou16Lou16Sam MonacoSam MonacoTracey BoyerTracey BoyerCheryl Paton Cheryl PatonRenaissance WomanRenaissance WomanBarbRadBarbRadBev OwensBev OwensBuckHawkBuckHawkDecorating for EventsDecorating for EventsHeather426Heather426Coletta TeskeColetta TeskeMissMerFaeryMissMerFaeryMickie_GMickie_G

 


Review This Reviews is Dedicated to the Memory of Our Beloved Friend and Fellow Contributor

Susan DeppnerSusan Deppner

We may be apart, but
You Are Not Forgotten





“As an Amazon Associate, Ebay (EPN) and or Etsy (Awin) Affiliate, I (we) earn from purchases.” Disclosure Statement

X