Graeter’s Ice Cream Party and a Giveaway
As many of you know, Hubby and I moved to Boston from Cincinnati. One of my favorite things when we lived there was walking down the street to grab some Graeter’s ice cream. I was recently contacted to review their ice cream, and they had no idea I already loved it when they contacted me. As you know, I rarely do product reviews on here, but since I already knew how much I enjoy Grater’s, I thought this would be a great opportunity.
Graeter’s uses high quality ingredients and makes their ice cream two gallons at a time to ensure quality ice cream with every batch. It is extremely creamy and decadent! They have 24 pint flavors including signature chip flavors and five seasonal favorites, which rotate throughout the year.
If you don’t live in Cincinnati, you still might be able to find Graeter’s at a grocery store in your town. A list of the locations where Graeter’s is sold can be found on their website. If you’re still out of luck, have no fear, you can order ice cream online. It will be delivered to your door step just like mine was!!
The foam cooler was packed with our six pints and some dry ice to keep it frozen on it’s journey. You can order the ice cream in 6 or 12 pint packages. I think this would make a great gift for Mother’s Day, a friend who used to live in Cincinnati’s birthday, or for anyone else who enjoys great ice cream.
I decided to invite some other bloggers over to my place to share this awesome ice cream with them. So last night, Aimee, Fiona, Renee, and Amanda came over for an ice cream tasting and sundae party! Graeter’s sent me a 6 pint variety pack of ice cream to taste. I requested my favorite, black raspberry chip, to be included in the pack. The other flavors included vanilla, mocha chip, caramel, mint chip, and strawberry.
For the tasting portion, I used a 1.5 tsp scoop to scoop tiny scoops of ice cream onto everyone’s spoon. We started with vanilla and worked our way through the 6 flavors. I’m usually not a fan of strawberry ice cream, but this strawberry ice cream was very fresh and light. The three flavors that had chips were great hits. I always say they should call them chunks. We all agreed that the strawberry ice cream would have been great with the chocolate chunks in it. Turns out Graeters does have strawberry chip right now.
The chocolate in the ice cream has almost the consistency of ganache, so it’s very smooth and easy to bite into. And, everyone once and a while you’ll get a bite with a big chunk of chocolate in it. The black raspberry chip was still my favorite with the mocha chip coming in at a close second for me. (As you know, I’m lactose intolerant. But, about once a year, I eat ice cream because I just miss it so much. I participated in the tasting portion of the evening, along with the help of some medication and it was definitely worth it!)
Once we all tasted a tiny bit of each flavor, we then made ice cream sundaes. Everyone else had brought some ice cream toppings including M&Ms, caramel sauce, and candied pecans. We chowed down on our ice cream sundaes and chatted the evening away.
Eating ice cream reminded me that summer is just around the corner! And if you’d like to try some Graeter’s ice cream for yourself, be sure to enter the giveaway below! Graeter’s has agreed to give a 6-pint variety pack to one lucky reader!! Here’s how you can enter.
First, you must be a follower of my blog, either through Facebook or an RSS reader. For the first entry, go to Graeters.com and check out the flavors they offer. Come back here and leave a comment telling me which flavor you would like to try, or if you’ve had Graeter’s before, which flavor is your favorite.
For an additional entry, either Like Graeter’s on Facebook or follow them on Twitter and come back here leaving another comment saying you’ve done so.
For another additional entry, Tweet the following about the giveaway “Enter to win a 6 pint package of @graeters ice cream from @beantownbaker http://bit.ly/gs2HKn” then come back here to leave a comment saying you’ve done so.
A maximum of three entries per person are allowed. All comments must be made by midnight on April 27th. A winner will be chosen randomly at that point in time. Graeter’s only ships to the US (excluding Alaska and Hawaii), so if you win, you must provide a US shipping address. If you’re out of the US, you can still enter the giveaway if you plan to ship the ice cream to someone within the shipping area.
I am Jen the Beantown Baker. Engineer by day and baking maven by night. Hubby serves as my #1 fan and official taste tester. We got hitched back in 2006. Barefoot. In the sand. With the waves crashing behind us. It was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. 
I need a new hand mixer!
I have been dying get new bedding I found on CSN…this gift card would definitely help!
I’m already a FB fan!
I’d use the GC toward an eco-friendly cookware set! We are in desperate need of new pans 🙂 Thanks for this opportunity!
I’m already a devoted fan on FB 🙂
I would love to get a wine rack!
I just became a FB fan! 🙂
I’d really like a kitchen scale and I could also use a salad spinner. 🙂
I am a FB fan!
I’d probably get some silpat matts or the equivalent.
I’m a facebook fan!
OOOOh I remember this giveaway last time! I still need barstools!! lol!
Love a new hammock!
Definitely need new pots and pans, mine are soooo old!!!
I could spend hours browsing their stores online! I’ve been eying a nice dining room set so I think I would put that gift card towards the dining set.
I’m a fan on facebook!
ljyoung85@gmail.com
I would buy something for my newly decorated room in the basement.
Just moved into a new house. Could use some new decor. I’m feeling lucky:)
P.S. I am a fan of yours on Facebook 🙂
I would use it towards a rice cooker or food processor!
I’d really like a new pizza stone!
I think I’d get some steak knives! We don’t have any and it is grilling season! 🙂
And, of course, I’m a fan on Facebook!
I desperately need storage for my new apartment! I’m moving at the end of this month and my new kitchen has about half the counter space and cabinets as my current kitchen, so I need some drawers and a stand-alone pantry!
I’d use it to get a few nice serving pieces for my kitchen table!
I would love to get a food processor!
I’d probably get a grill pan of some sort. My $10 one from Ikea is looking pretty sad. I would love a Le Crueset cast iron grill pan!
I’m in dire need of some new sheets in the master bedroom!
I’m already a fan on Facebook!
I would buy new baking pans and accessories to go with my Kithen Aid Mixer!
I am already a FB fan!
I want some of those beautiful knives!
I would get new pots. I need them VERY bad!
I just noticed they have a pet section. I think I’d go wild buying stuff for my dog since I have more than enough kitchen stuff!
I’m about to do Jonathan’s room over into a big boy room…a gift card would come in handy to get him some cool things for his room.
Either some Kitchen Gadgets or I would love a hammock!
Oh man, so many things I could get for our new house! I think I would get bedding for our guest room.
I’m a fan on FB too!
I would love to get some new outdoor furniture- we are landscaping the play area outside and would love to sit somewhere instead of the grass while the kiddos play!
I am looking for a console table for my great room!
Am a fan on FB, of course!
I need a new coffee table!
marilyn110999@hotmail.com
oh and i’m already a FB fan
I am now a fan too!
I would totally get an ice cream maker! I think. Maybe. 🙂 I’ve been wanting to make ice cream this year!
Great prize, could use a new juicer!
I need to get some new stuff for my new apartment… pronto!!
I’m a fan on the book of faces!!!
I would put it towards a mixer!
I would like a meat carving board and a carving knife. 🙂
thelittlekitchenblog (at) gmail (dot) com
I’m already an fb fan. Thanks!
I would spend it on some housewarming gifs for my brother. He just bought a new house and needs everything!
I’m a fan on FB too
I would get 2 sets of these baking dishes:
http://www.cookware.com/Le-Creuset-PG071523-17-LEC1831.html
I’m a fb fan too!
I need a Le Creuset dutch oven!!!
There’s so much to decide from? I’d love to get new bedding, some silicone bakeware or accessories for my Kithen Aid Mixer.
I’m already a FB fan!
I would get some fun stuff on my hubby’s wishilst =o)
I would put it towards a KitchenAid mixer, which I have been lusting after FOREVER!
Already a FB Fan! 🙂
I would love some new bedding!
I’m a FB fan
There’s a cute rabbit lawn statue from CSN I have my eye on.
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
i would use the gift certificate towards modern wallpaper!!
i am already a fan on facebook!!
I don’t just LIKE Beantown Baker on Facebook, I LOVE you!!
My sad little kitchen is in need of some help. I’d love a gift card to get a little inspiration to try some fun recipes and be my own version of Beantown, in Farmington, Utah!
I would get a new food processor! Awesome giveaway.
I’d buy more kitchen gadgets…probably a mandolin or kitchen scale.
I’m a fan
we need a bed frame!
I would use the GC to get some new curtains.
I would love to get a new bike with a basket. I want to cut down on my driving!
I could always use some more cookware!
I’d use it toward a guidecraft kitchen helper.
I’m redoing my kitchen and would love a new kitchen faucet.
Gena
And I’m a FB fan. 🙂
I’m a brand new fan of Beantown Baker!
I would get a cast iron skillet, cast iron pot and a mini cupcake pan! 🙂
I would put it towards something fun for outside! Maybe a hammock or a fire pit!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Stefibeth @ aol.com
I “Like” you on FB!
Stefibeth @ aol.com
I have been wanting an ice cream maker for some time now. Ooh, and a springform pan. And maybe a new tart dish…
I’m a fan on Facebook!
My sweet great dane, Poppy, needs a new dog bed! Our other dog, Pekoe, decided it would be better ripped up and spread throughout the house.
I would buy every size of turquoise colander they have!!
And I’m a fan on facebook…and everywhere….I LOVE BEANTOWN BAKER!!
Bath linens and Bedroom linens is what I would want!!!!
I am also already a fan on fbook :o)
I would use it for a carryon on item for my trip or maybe a new lap top case!
kshuttle@uoguelph.ca
I would use it toward a ice cream attachment for my kitchenaid – Thanks for the chance to win – Have a great week!
I would definitely buy shoes, shoes, and more shoes!!!
Oh man. I would have to get a new faucet for our bathroom. I’m so tired of the one we have and it’s the last thing we need for our remodel of the bathroom
I would buy a new purse from the CSN luggage store (that’s where they have their purses!!)
I would use it towards a guidecraft play kitchen for my daughter
ykatrina at hotmail dot com
I would get a teapot. I’ve always wanted a really nice teapot.
I’m not a fan of you on Facebook.
I’d buy a laptop sleeve… it’s about time!
i’m a facebook fan:)
I would apply the $60 towards some fitness equipment.
I like csn since we have bought hardwood and recently a dog bed. Wouldn’t mind getting something for my walk in closet. To make it cuter.
I would definitely buy a compound miter saw. Eric and I have both been wanting one since we’ve been building so much furniture lately.
Since it is summer- I would need to find something for outdoor entertaining- perhaps a neat firepit would be awesome.
I would probably apply it towards the travel grill I’ve been coveting all winter!
I’m already a facebook fan!
We’re finishing our basement, so I’d probably use it towards one of the million things we need down there. Maybe lighting or bedding.
I’m a facebook fan!
I would love to get a new dog bed for my puppies!!!
Would love to get a Cuisinart Griddler- had my eye on it for a while.
I am a facebook fan- love to keep up with your yummy posts!
So glad I stumbled on to your blog! I would use it towards a ceiling fan for my enclosed porch
rosesandt at yahoo dot com
We need a 2nd carseat!!
I’m a facebook fan too!
I would probably get $60 worth of toys for my baby girl. She doesn’t need them but they have some cute stuff!
I would put the gift cards towards new bedding for my bedroom! I love CSN!!
I would have to say a stock pot! It is the one missing thing in my kitchen that I long for frequently.
I would get an ice cream maker! I have wanted one for so long and this heat is really getting to me. I’d love to make my own ice cream instead of heading out to JP Licks!
I would put it towards the Bassett silver antique beaded leaner mirror!
elainehearn@live.com
Enter to win a Lime Ricki swimsuit!
clothed much, a modest fashion blog
I would get a crock pot!
So many great things to choose from! Definitely something for the kitchen!
Great giveaway, Jen! I think I’d go with a knife sharpener, I could really use one!
I’d buy a new beach chair, one that reclines and is comfortable for sitting, reading or just listening to the waves.
I would get a food scale!
I would like to get a new sauce pan. My non stick pans are starting to get all gross.
I would use it to get a new ceiling fan in my bedroom (you don’t want to know)LOL!!! Thanks for the great giveaway 🙂
I am a fan of Beantown Baker on Facebook. Username: Renee Richardson 🙂
somehow in moving from tallahassee back to orlando i lost most of my bakingware. i desperately need new mixing bowls and pans!
somehow in moving from tallahassee back to orlando i lost most of my bakingware. i desperately need new mixing bowls and pans!
oops. didnt mean to send that twice. haha. well im already a fb fan!! 🙂
I’d get the Highland Feather Normandy Sheet Set:
http://www.beddingandmore.com/Highland-Feather-K4–HFE1036.html
I became a fan of Beantown Baker on Facebook.
I’d apply it towards the radian65 car seat I need anyways! 🙂
janel_marie at yahoo dot com
following you on facebook
a moms take
janel_marie at yahoo dot com
I’d use the gift certificate to buy a new desk chair!
I’m a FB fan!
I’d love to have this waffle maker: http://www.csnstores.com/087877831005-087877831005-8300100-cce1063.html
Thanks for the opportunity! Love CSN!
If I were to win, I’d use the gift certificate toward:
http://www.csnstores.com/World-Imports-4633-94-WOR1985.html
tsue1136 at yahoo dot com
I follow you via GFC as tsue1136 and also on facebook as Terri S…….e
tsue1136 at yahoo dot com
I need a new carry on for when I travel!
I am already a fan on Facebook! Woot woot!
I would buy some new bathroom linens/towels- we have guests coming in a couple months.
emsfsemsfs(at)gmail.com
I could really use a new rice cooker, since my husband accidentally melted ours by setting it on a hot oven burner by mistake! :)~
I woould get a small pink chandelier for my nursery!
thecanadyfamily@gmail.com
I’d get a grill pan!