Turkey Hill’s newest line of ice cream flavors, Dynamic Duos, features two different but complimentary ice cream flavors packed into the same container. To introduce you the Duos, we sat down for a series of unprecedented one-on-one interviews with each new addition. Our final interview took place late on a Friday with Movie Night, whose popcorn flavored half makes her arguably the most unusual of the Dynamic Duos flavors.
TURKEY HILL DAIRY: So, popcorn flavored ice cream. No one would have been able to predict that 10 years ago.
MN: Certainly not, but then again who could have predicted Sylvester Stallone would make another Rocky movie and another Rambo sequel?
THD: True. On one half you’re vanilla ice cream with a creamy caramel swirl – a pretty normal sounding combination. But on the other half, you’re popcorn flavored ice cream packed with candy-coated popcorn pieces and praline peanuts. Caramel Cone Chaos said you were a little nervous about whether America is ready for a popcorn flavored ice cream.
MN: In the beginning I was nervous, but after talking to Party Cake and Phillies Graham Slam I felt more comfortable with my status as an unusual flavor. They’re both non-traditional flavors yet they’re extremely popular. That was really inspiring for me.
THD: Yeah, you’ve got nothing to worry about. The focus groups all loved you and in taste tests, you were voted “Most likely to be eaten in one night.” Sounds like you’ll be a hit at slumber parties.
MN (laughs): Well, that’s an honor! I just hope if they eat me in one night, they hurry out to buy more of me. I’m just as good the second or third time around as I am the first time. Sort of like watching your favorite movie…you appreciate it more each time.
THD: Speaking of films, we feel like we should ask you: What’s your favorite movie?
MN: Wow. I have to choose one? I really like family comedies and anything with animals in it. I’m a big fan of pretty much anything that comes out of the Disney Pixar studios. Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Cars. They’re all great. Of course, a scary movie is good now and then. But not too late at night, or else I can’t sleep.
THD: On the subject of toppings, what do you put on popcorn ice cream? Would chocolate fudge or sprinkles be good on you?
MN: We actually talked about that in the focus groups. Some people thought chocolate and popcorn wouldn’t mix, but a lot of people actually liked the combination. Truth is, I don’t really require a lot of extra toppings, but I guess if you were going to put something on me, you can take a cue from my more traditional half and try some caramel syrup.
THD: Sounds good to us! Well, it’s getting late, we should probably let you go. You got anything else planned tonight?
MN: Of course. I’m getting together with Butter Pecan and Rainbow Sherbet to watch Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Ernie said it’ll give us a whole new appreciation for life here at the Dairy.
THD: So who at Turkey Hill would be Willy Wonka?
MN: Ernie, of course. But don’t tell him I said that. I’m not sure if that’s a compliment.
Due to the expanding FDA investigation into the PCA peanut situation, Turkey Hill has decided to add one flavor to our previously voluntarily recalled Turkey Hill Ice Cream flavors. Based on some new investigations of the Peanut Corporation of America’s Texas processing plant, we’ve also decided to recall our 1.5 quart Dynamic Duos Movie Night flavor.
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If you’ve got a technical question about the ice cream making process or some other inquiry about the nuances of America’s favorite treat, chances are Ernie has the answer. He might not be able to answer all questions, but he’ll try his best and some may be featured on the Ice Cream Journal.
