A Review of All Things Pumpkin - Part I

'Tis the season for pumkin treats! Since I have a bit of an obsession with these seasonal treats, I've decided to do a series of reviews about the various delectable food items that are made with pumpkin and can be found during this time of year only. Reviews will be based on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, 1 being the least desireable, 5 being the most desireable. And I'd like to welcome any reader input on the items as well! And the first item is.......


"Pumpkin Pie in the Sky" Ice Cream Creation from Coldstone Creamery.

Before today, I had never tried this Coldstone creation, but Nick has been pretty excited about it and has been checking in at Coldstone from time to time to see if this seasonal speciality has made its appearance. So this afternoon we ventured over to the local Coldstone to taste their version of pumpkin pie: pumpkin ice cream mixed with crumbled graham crackers, caramel, and whipped topping. We got one small bowl to share, which was more than enough for the both of us. The pumpkin ice cream was quite delicious - pumpkin-y enough, but not overly, in-your-face, faux pumpkin flavor. It tasted genuinely nutmeg-y and fresh and delicious. I could have done without the caramel syrup, which I thought distracted from the flavor of the pumpkin, but the graham cracker crumbles and whipped topping were a perfect accompaniment. Quite tasty, extremely rich, the perfect treat for a warm fall day like today.

Rating: * * * *