Probably, I shouldn’t feel bad that I may have just turned my back on my beloved Blue Bell ice cream but dang it . . they need to speed things up and get Blue Bell back before summer is over!
Before Blue Bell ever had their problems, or before we ever knew they had problems, one of my friends in the Northeast, either Brandy or Judy D., told me we should try Tillamook ice cream. Brookshire’s has Tillamook cheese but I don’t think they had Tillamook ice cream. If they did, I just couldn’t buy it with all those Blue Bell . . made in Texas . . cartons staring at me from the freezer case.
I never thought much more about it til this week when United had it on sale . . buy one/get one free.
Ice Cream
I’m sure United has had Tillamook since they opened but . . well, we’ve been on Weight Watchers and I had no reason to go down the ice cream row. We actually had four cartons (buy 1/get one 1 free . . you can’t buy three . . or one . . or two . . apparently! The other flavor is Oregon Blueberry.
Last night we tried the Oregon Blueberry. While Vince was eating it, I’m guessing at least 10 times he said “Damn! This is so good!” It could be (1) better than Blue Bell or (2) we just haven’t had good ice cream in what seems like forever so it seems better than Blue Bell.
In any event . . I’m happy we discovered it. My diet . . not so happy we discovered it.
And . . what about that cake in the cart? There is some fruit and . . you’ll see those lamb chops. Still showing $5/pound on the package but ringing up at $9.99/pound but only showing half the weight so we’re still getting them for $5/pound.
Tonight we’re having lamb chops and grilled salmon. I love eating at my house!
wanda jordan says
I love their cheese and their yogurt so why not now try the ice cream. We have a Brookshires right down the street for us. Like you shame on you Judy,I didn’t know they made ice cream at all( Texas girl here so Blue Bell all my life till now). I did contact Tillamook and ask them to do more flavors in yogurt.Thanks for the heads up. Now enjoy a bowl for us.
swooze says
Shame on you! I have to go to the grocery store now…..
Donna says
Blue Bell here in Alabama have started the plant up again as f last week so there’s hope!
Nancy says
I have eaten Tillamook Ice Cream and cheese all my life. We love to stop at the factory in Tillamook, Oregon when we are at the beach and taste as many flavors as we can. You have some of my favorite in your cart. The other fantastic Oregon ice cream is Umpqua. But I am betting you will not find that one in Texas. The one time I tried Blue Bell I was disappointed.
Both my son and I are allergic to milk but I will eat Tillamook Ice Cream and pay the price. It is that good! He likes the Umpqua better, but there is no accounting for taste.
My sister-in-law moved out of state when she married so for Christmas every year we send blocks of Tillamook Cheese.
Judy D in WA says
Must have been Brandy. She is so right on! Tillamook is delicious–ice cream and cheese. One of these days we will make it down to the Tillamook factory but until then, I need to restock my freezer and fridge. 🙂
Umpqua is seriously delicious too. 🙂
Louise says
We toured the factory in Oregon also and enjoyed samples! Their ice cream is delicious. Judy, just figure out the points and remember nothing is off limits!
WW is a way of life, not a diet. Can you tell I just got home from my weekly meeting? ???? LOVE your blog. Long time reader here. Enjoy reading everything you write. Oh, and the knitting…. Fabulous!!!
Angie says
Ahhh—Judy, I didn’t realize you had not tried Tillamook ice cream. That is all we buy here in no. California. It’s the best in our book! Hubby eats a scoop everyday. Me, I try to stay away from it (and bread.) Both are my weight gain down falls. Special occasions I will indulge a bit. Thank goodness special occasions don’t come on a weekly basis! Here I was thinking we were being denied Blue Bell ice cream in the north west, and feeling sorry we had none—-and Tillamook may be even better! We buy all the Tillamook cheese and butters too. Yummy stuff!
Richelle says
Mmm, Tillamook makes the best cheese and ice cream! It seems I am always moving away from it – left Oregon for Texas and Texas finally has Tillamook. Recently moved to North Carolina and can not find any Tillamook so far.
Enjoy some for me!
Rebecca in SoCal says
I was in the local Walmart last week when I noticed they had Blue Bell ice cream in stock. I looked at it and kept going, but I wonder how old it is.
Welcome to Tillamook! Being a west coast gal, I am familiar with the cheese! (My first choice)
Donna c says
My favorite is Udderly Chocolate! I buy Tillamook yogurts all the time. When I want to make a batch of homemade frozen yogurt, I always use Tillimook as my live culture. You should try doing that with all the fruit from your trees, Judy! It’s good for you and no guilt!
Chris at the Resort says
I agree with all the comments above! We Pacific NW people love our Tillamook!
Kathleen says
We have only purchased Bluebell for years. We are still loyal to their product even when there is no product. I just don’t see how we could ever find anything to replace it. I don’t even want to try. I have been making homemade but still not as good as Bluebell. I’m worried I will be 6 feet under before they ever get it back on the market. (They better hurry because according to our son we don’t have that much time left.) ????????????????
Kim says
Give the Vanilla Bean a try that is the best!!!!! Also the butter is really good.
Kathy C in OR says
We were just at the Tillamook Cheese factory last weekend. We had company from the east coast and always take a ride down to the coast. This was a requested stop.
I am not an ice cream fan but their cheese and yogurt are the best.
If you come to Oregon to visit I will take yo there 😉
Linda Steller says
I love Tillamook! Of course, I’m a cheese addict, and the Tillamook factory is just a couple hours drive to the coast for me. I do like to go there often, because it’s the only place you can buy squeaky cheese – Tillamook cheese curds. I’ve had other curds before, but they can’t beat Tillamook’s. If you’re a cheese lover, you should try the Tillamook Extra Sharp Vintage White Cheddar. It’s heaven! The cheese factory also has a large ice cream stand in it, where you can get just about any flavor they make. I’m so glad you like Oregon ice cream!