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To reward myself for successfully writing a VBA Excel macro, I treated myself to a trip to Ted Drewe's after taking a trip to the MoBot. Was standing in line, trying to make a decision on what to buy, when I saw a new offering listed on the window: orange top (vanilla custard topped with orange slush). Since I'm a huge fan of this particular combo, I decided to give it a shot. It's normally offered as a sundae; I asked them to mix it up. The concoction that I received was pale orange in color. There were ice crystals throughout from the slush; the mixture lacked its usual creamy consistency. Flavor was more vanilla than orange, but it definitely wasn't as rich as normal. It was tasty, but I think I would've liked it better with a smidge more orange slush. Not the best offering from Ted Drewe's, but it hit the spot on a hot summer day.

ArkieDukie wrote:To reward myself for successfully writing a VBA Excel macro, I treated myself to a trip to Ted Drewe's after taking a trip to the MoBot. Was standing in line, trying to make a decision on what to buy, when I saw a new offering listed on the window: orange top (vanilla custard topped with orange slush). Since I'm a huge fan of this particular combo, I decided to give it a shot. It's normally offered as a sundae; I asked them to mix it up. The concoction that I received was pale orange in color. There were ice crystals throughout from the slush; the mixture lacked its usual creamy consistency. Flavor was more vanilla than orange, but it definitely wasn't as rich as normal. It was tasty, but I think I would've liked it better with a smidge more orange slush. Not the best offering from Ted Drewe's, but it hit the spot on a hot summer day.

No hope that they'll ever consider doing a beer float concrete?

What other "top" flavors do they have? Perhaps a lemonade/limeade one?

Lavabe wrote:

ArkieDukie wrote:To reward myself for successfully writing a VBA Excel macro, I treated myself to a trip to Ted Drewe's after taking a trip to the MoBot. Was standing in line, trying to make a decision on what to buy, when I saw a new offering listed on the window: orange top (vanilla custard topped with orange slush). Since I'm a huge fan of this particular combo, I decided to give it a shot. It's normally offered as a sundae; I asked them to mix it up. The concoction that I received was pale orange in color. There were ice crystals throughout from the slush; the mixture lacked its usual creamy consistency. Flavor was more vanilla than orange, but it definitely wasn't as rich as normal. It was tasty, but I think I would've liked it better with a smidge more orange slush. Not the best offering from Ted Drewe's, but it hit the spot on a hot summer day.

No hope that they'll ever consider doing a beer float concrete?

What other "top" flavors do they have? Perhaps a lemonade/limeade one?

No, only the orange, and it's new since my last visit. They already offer orange slushes, but why anyone would get that in place of a concrete is beyond me.

Perhaps we could make this a custard thread where folks could discuss their local custard joints and concoctions (like Goodberry's in the Triangle area) instead of just a Ted Drewe's thread.

ArkieDukie wrote:To reward myself for successfully writing a VBA Excel macro, I treated myself to a trip to Ted Drewe's after taking a trip to the MoBot. Was standing in line, trying to make a decision on what to buy, when I saw a new offering listed on the window: orange top (vanilla custard topped with orange slush). Since I'm a huge fan of this particular combo, I decided to give it a shot. It's normally offered as a sundae; I asked them to mix it up. The concoction that I received was pale orange in color. There were ice crystals throughout from the slush; the mixture lacked its usual creamy consistency. Flavor was more vanilla than orange, but it definitely wasn't as rich as normal. It was tasty, but I think I would've liked it better with a smidge more orange slush. Not the best offering from Ted Drewe's, but it hit the spot on a hot summer day.

Sounds like a Dreamsicle nightmare. I'm sure it was tasty. I trust your judgement.

devildeac wrote:Perhaps we could make this a custard thread where folks could discuss their local custard joints and concoctions (like Goodberry's in the Triangle area) instead of just a Ted Drewe's thread.

That's fine by me. I had just received my second "suggestion" from a certain moderator that I start a Ted Drewe's thread, so I figured I'd better do so. ;)

I am not familiar with this Ted Drewe's thing. Sounds like a knock off of Goodberry's.

DukeUsul wrote:I am not familiar with this Ted Drewe's thing. Sounds like a knock off of Goodberry's.

The truth is more like the other way around. Ted Drew's came first... been featured on the Food Network for their custard ice cream. http://www.teddrewes.com/Drewes.asp

I await the opening of a frozen Activia chain. Maybe a logo that would feature a shivering Jamie Lee Curtis perched compromisingly atop a frosty toilet.


This logo could be a good smilie to go here

Devil in the Blue Dress wrote:

DukeUsul wrote:I am not familiar with this Ted Drewe's thing. Sounds like a knock off of Goodberry's.

The truth is more like the other way around. Ted Drew's came first... been featured on the Food Network for their custard ice cream. http://www.teddrewes.com/Drewes.asp

I know I was being sarcastic.

DukeUsul wrote:

Devil in the Blue Dress wrote:

DukeUsul wrote:I am not familiar with this Ted Drewe's thing. Sounds like a knock off of Goodberry's.

The truth is more like the other way around. Ted Drew's came first... been featured on the Food Network for their custard ice cream. http://www.teddrewes.com/Drewes.asp

I know I was being sarcastic.

Sorry I missed that.... hadn't finished my first cup of coffee yet!

Heath Bar Concrete... ymm!!

Frisco Concrete... ymm!!

Terramizzou... ymm!!

Lavabe wrote:Heath Bar Concrete... ymm!!

Frisco Concrete... ymm!!

Terramizzou... ymm!!

Zocor!YMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!

devildeac wrote:

Lavabe wrote:Heath Bar Concrete... ymm!!

Frisco Concrete... ymm!!

Terramizzou... ymm!!

Zocor!YMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks a whole freakin' lot!!

Just saw the episode of Food Network's "The Best Thing I Ever Ate" that involved Bobby Flay talking about Ted Drewes.

MANDATORY WATCHING!!

By the way, the official spelling is: TED DREWES.

I forgot about this thread - unforgivable! I would be horribly remiss if I didn't wax poetic about the current seasonal offering, The Great Pumpkin. Pumpkin pie, blended with vanilla custard, topped with whipped cream. The pie crust is still crispy. It tastes more pumpkiny than vanilla custard-y. Incredible.

I think I need to get a Great Pumpkin concrete today in honor of my last official day of vacation.

As a reward for working today (had to go in and restart instruments due to a big power outage), I went to Ted Drewe's. Today's choice was The Big Apple: vanilla custard blended with apple pie, topped with whipped cream. Although it was quite tasty, I really prefer The Great Pumpkin.

Any special concretes before Christmas?

Today was a gorgeous day, so I made a pilgrimage to Ted Drewe's. I got a different concoction this time: the Fox Treat, which consists of vanilla custard mixed with raspberries, macadamia nuts, and hot fudge. It was pretty good, but not as good as my favorite. Unfortunately the pumpkin pie concrete is seasonal and is only available in the fall.

I indulged in a bit of Ted Drewe's therapy today. The concoction of choice today: the Dottie (vanilla frozen custard with mint, chocolate, and macadamia nuts). Yum!