To die for.
Today, word spread that ice cream chain Baskin-Robbins is retiring five of its flavors, among them Campfire S'mores, Apple Pie a La Mode, Caramel Praline Cheesecake, and Superfudge Truffle. But the most surprising news of all? The company also plans to retire French Vanilla, a longtime hit and one of its original 31 flavors created in 1945. Not only has French Vanilla been a core flavor for the Read more
Baskin-Robbins's annual 31-cent scoop night is happening this evening from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. To get in on the deal, all you have to do is head to your local Baskin-Robbins for a small, single-scoop ice cream cone. The event was created to honor the National Volunteer Fire Council National Junior Firefighter Program, and Baskin-Robbins will be donating $100,000 to the organization. At select Read more
At a time when many people are resolving to eat less ice cream, Baskin-Robbins has introduced its new line of more diet-friendly treats under the umbrella name BRight Choices. The new selection includes a variety of flavors of light, fat-free, dairy-free, and no-sugar-added ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet. The company's website lists nutritional information for the different types of treats Read more
With the presidential election less than two months away, the whole country's been talking, breathing, and sleeping campaign politics. It's only natural, then, that we've been eating up campaign politics, too — and boy, is it tasty. We had some tough choices to make, but these treats get our top votes. Read more
Just in time to cool off this heated election, Baskin-Robbins has released two spanking new flavors, one for each of the candidates. Ever wonder what two scoops of McCain tastes like? His flavor, Straight Talk Crunch is: Caramel ribbon, chocolate pieces, candy red states and crunchy mixed nuts swirled into White Chocolate ice cream. Think a lick of Barack is more your taste? His flavor, Whirl of Read more
Updating an image or spinning off of a product is nothing new, but lately it seems like this concept has taken over the candy industry. I recently received a box full of new products that were featured at the National Candy Expo a month ago in Chicago. The majority of items weren't exactly new, but rather re-creations of old products. I selected four — Pop Rocks Chocolate bars, Nerds Giant Read more
You all enjoyed my first frozen treat quiz that I thought it would be fun to take it a little further. One of my guilty Summer pleasures is a Baskin Robbins shake. Foolishly Wisely I glanced at the nutritional information for the shakes and will probably be opting for a small cone from here on out. You'll be shocked to see the nutritional information in some of BR's tastiest treats. Source Take Read more
A little birdie just sent this great deal to me, and I absolutely had to pass it on. From now until the end of the month, Baskin Robbins is having a buy one sundae, get one free deal. It's only available at participating locations, and you will have to print out the coupon. So print out your coupon, find a store near you, and indulge this weekend! For those of you wondering if it really works: I Read more
When you purchase a pint of ice cream, you expect to receive a pint, right? Somehow the folks that pack the "hand packed pints" at Baskin Robbins didn't realize that. In an investigation of 416 pints, approximately 83% of their hand packed pints have been coming up short - with an an average of 4 oz (that's 25%!). Needless to say, savvy customers realized it and started to complain and Baskin Read more
Well this one's not free, but it sure is cheap. Baskin-Robbins has announced that next Wednesday (May 2) is 31¢ Scoop Night. Before you go thinking, what?! Ben & Jerry gave theirs away for free, I should let you know, 31¢ Scoop Night is in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and that Baskin-Robbins will be donating $100,000 to the organization. And hey, 31¢ is practically Read more
