River: You're not right, Early. You're not righteous. You've got issues. Early: No. Oh, yes, I could have that. You might have me figured out, then. Good job. I'm not 100%.

'Objects In Space'


Natter 68: Bork Bork Bork  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Atropa - Apr 06, 2011 10:49:43 am PDT #2013 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Honestly, you are best off just getting the real deal and exercising portion control

PORTION CONTROL? What is this crazy you speak of?

No, I know, you're right. Plus, I bet I would be more inclined to exercise if I told myself "Self, you get to have ice cream if you get on the damn exercise bike!"

Hmmm. I should get some of that chocolate & fig ice cream from Greek Gods.


-t - Apr 06, 2011 10:51:04 am PDT #2014 of 30001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

So Delicious is very tasty, but I don't know if it's non-dairyness translates into more healthy, less fat, etc.


Cashmere - Apr 06, 2011 10:53:17 am PDT #2015 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.

I like these, Jilli. When I don't trust myself not to eat the entire pint in one sitting.


lisah - Apr 06, 2011 11:02:24 am PDT #2016 of 30001
Punishingly Intricate

Alternately, I think the gelatos are usually lower in fat than ice cream, so get a pint of that somewhere.

True fact! I really miss my office being a couple of blocks from a really good gelato place.

I like the Soy Delicious mini ice cream bars but it's not like eating real ice cream. I'm with team get a small portion of a really good version of the real thing.


DawnK - Apr 06, 2011 11:04:03 am PDT #2017 of 30001
giraffe mode

Jili, I usually get the single serving cups of Ben and Jerry's - one is about equal to small to medium scoop. They run about a buck each at my Von's. It's enough to satisfy my craving but not the pint sitting there taunting me.


Steph L. - Apr 06, 2011 11:04:35 am PDT #2018 of 30001
I look more rad than Lutheranism

Seriously, swing in the opposite direction and get 3-4 regular sized ice cream cartons. Its constant abundant presence in the freezer due to the ice cream monster I live with has made its allure wear off. I eat it maybe 2-3 times a month now.

Except when we have the Girl Scout cookie Samoa flavor ice cream. Holy crap, is that good.


Nora Deirdre - Apr 06, 2011 11:07:22 am PDT #2019 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

Its constant abundant presence in the freezer due to the ice cream monster I live with has made its allure wear off. I eat it maybe 2-3 times a month now.

Ha! I find this to be true too.


beth b - Apr 06, 2011 11:09:42 am PDT #2020 of 30001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!

When I say portion control , I don't mean exactly one half cup of ice cream - but something scooped and in a smaller sized bowl. ther e is more , I can get it if I want it, but I rarely go back instantly. More doesn't alway taste better

of course, knowing that I will be the one eating most of almost anything sweet in the house helps -- I grew up with I had to have my share now or there might be nothing later- bad thinking. For me having something around the house all the time helps.


Trudy Booth - Apr 06, 2011 11:17:57 am PDT #2021 of 30001
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart

When I was down in Florida ice cream in the evening was a thing. Tiny bowls packed with ice cream were more gratifying than the same actually small scoop in a bigger dish.


Vonnie K - Apr 06, 2011 11:19:38 am PDT #2022 of 30001
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.

Okay, people who made me crave ice cream like crazy: give me your opinions on the best ice cream -like substance that is low in calories & fat. Y'know, stuff like Rice Dream and so on. I have decided to get some sort of ice cream (and chocolate sauce!) to have in the house, but since I am also back to this whole notion of healthy eating and exercise, having a pint of real ice cream around may not be the best idea

My chief ice-cream like indulgence involves Ciao Bella sorbet, which is available at Whole Food. I'm partial to passion fruit, but they have a bunch of other flavours. They're about 60-120 calories per serving, which is not too bad.