Blue Bell Ice Cream in the Charleston Area (how much, camp)

[cape_fisherman]

So, people talking about Blue Bell ice cream went for two pages before being locked out. It seemed a fairly popular topic so why not start up a thread for anyone interested to talk about it.

I've not looked myself. Does Publix or Harris Teeter carry BB ice cream in or around Charleston? I like it, but haven't had it in years.

[Caili]

I believe I've seen it at Publix. Is it a local/regional ice cream?

[Robynn]

Blue Bell Creameries, founded in 1907, is the manufacturer of Blue Bell brand ice cream.

Blue Bell sells its ice cream directly in only 20 states, mostly in the Southern United States, although Blue Bell ice cream has also been eaten aboard the International Space Station and at Camp David. Notwithstanding its small market penetration, Blue Bell is the third-best selling ice cream in the United States as a whole.

Corporate headquarters are at the "Little Creamery" in Brenham, Texas.

from Blue Bell Creameries - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[magnasty]

I have bought it at Bi-Lo before but it is pricey. On occasion you can get it for $4.99 there. Walmart carries it too.

[Caili]

How does it compare to the other big brands, say Breyers?

[magnasty]

Originally Posted by Caili

How does it compare to the other big brands, say Breyers?

I'd say there are about the same, but in my opinion Blue Belle's Dutch Chocolate has a richer taste and I really like the Banana Pudding flavor.

When I compare the two I look at price/oz. as Blue Belle is still a 1/2 gallon.

[Robynn]

I think they are on the same level. I like Breyers (or is it Dreyers and why are their names so close?) vanilla bean over Blue Bell's vanilla. Blue Bell has many interesting different flavors to try. You can also get pints to try different flavors. Did I mention the Red Velvet is to die for?

[awarburton]

I've seen a lot of Blue Bunny around here, have yet to find the elusive Blue Bell.

[meechi53]

Oh it's the BEST! "Blue Bell, the best ice cream in the country"! ...

Possibly moving to Charleston area by October....currently a Texan living in PA...(trying to get out of Yankeeland!)

[MaryleeII]

So, how much do you pay for Blue Bell? I'm in Austin, TX---here it ranges from $4.50/half gal to$5.50/half gal. We go through about 1/2 gal/day---that's with a family of 4!

So, what do you pay/half gal?

What's your favorite? Mine's chocolate mint chip!

Also, love, love love those Klondike Bars---just the plain vanilla dipped in chocolate. we got them in 24/case at Costco, I could eat the whole box if my kids didn't get them first!