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frozen treat time!

ice cream, custard, frozen yogurt, sherbet?  what's your favorite?
i don't remember there being so many options growing up.  it's maybe a little overwhelming.  this coming from someone who has trouble making decisions.

we're getting into warm weather (i know... it's right around the corner!).  i'm in full swing biking mode and today i got to hit up the new trader joe's with my basket i got for my bday.  (yes, in january, but today was my first time using it.)

when the sun beats down on you maybe you start to crave a frozen treat.  i hit up a couple this week.  chicagoans take advantage when it's nice (because we never know when it might happen again ;) ).

i've never been a great judge at comparing foods.  i mean, i love ted drewes frozen custard, but i went to a frozen custard place with my friend wednesday and i kept saying i would compare it to ted drewes.  i just can't do it.  i haven't had ted drewes in about a year.  i know it's good.  and the frozen custard with my friend was good too.  i'm definitely no food critic.

i think my dad told me this story about dairy queen.  apparently someone ordered a mcflurry in the drive thru at dairy queen (where they sell blizzards).  someone commented "we came up with the thing!"  dad (i think it was dad) stated how ted drewes came up with the concrete, it wasn't dairy queen at all.  
moral of the story?  everyone likes those things no matter what you want to call it.  each place wants to sell their version, which is basically the same.

then last night i one of my other friends and i went for a walk and enjoyed some ice cream near her new place at a cute little local place.  i think i like frozen custard/frozen yogurt more than ice cream because i like the smoothness of it, but i loved it with my friend after our walk and then running out of her place trying to beat the storm on the way.  i didn't.  in fact, basically as soon as i walked out the door it started to downpour.  but i actually really enjoyed it, it was like a summer rain! =)

i think the atmosphere is what makes the difference for me.  i loved the time with my friends.  and i think the best part of ted drewes is the atmosphere.  the long line after the muny or a cardinals game, which always moves incredibly fast and very few people get angry or frustrated.  it's all part of the experience.  i think i enjoy the atmosphere more than the frozen custard.  

this weekend looks like it might be a nice one.  maybe it's time to have your favorite.


yeah i'm nervous... this is my concrete...

this is a bit of an idea how it is after a cards game.... no, it's not exactly close to the stadium.  it's that good.

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