Icecream Journal

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.

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 interview with CocoNutz! took place in the Turkey Hill break room on a relaxing Sunday afternoon. 

TURKEY HILL DAIRY: Thanks for meeting with us. You look good in this light!

COCONUTZ!: Awww, thanks. These fluorescent lights do give me a certain glow. I’m looking forward to seeing how I look in grocery stores.

THD: I’m sure you’ll look fine. Here’s a little trivia for you: You’re not the only Turkey Hill ice cream flavor with a “z” in its name. Do you know which flavor shares that distinction with you? 

CN!: Wow. Wait, don’t tell me. I’m still trying to get to know everyone around here. (sighs) Wait…no, that’s not it. I give up.

THD: Snyder’s of Hanover Chocolate Pretzel.

CN!: That’s right! I just met her the other day too! She’s a Light Recipe flavor, right?

THD: Yup, with a pint-sized daughter in the newly renamed Stuff’d line. She told us to say hello, by the way. Sounds like she really likes you.

CN! (blushing): Nah. You think? Really? Nah!

THD: Switching subjects…

CN!: Thank you.

THD: Half of you is vanilla ice cream with choco almonds and the other half is coconut flavored ice cream with toasted coconut swirl. That’s a pretty nutty combination.

CN!: That’s why they call me CocoNutz!

THD: We also heard you earned that name because you’re a little unpredictable. Something about throwing a party in the warehouse late at night?

CN!: It was French Vanilla’s idea. People think that guy is a little tame, but with the right toppings around him, he can be pretty crazy.

THD: Ernie said you were doing lid flips off a stack of pallets.

CN!: Yeah, things got a little out of hand, but we had a long week and we were celebrating Duetto’s birthday. I was just doing what comes naturally.

THD: Was Snyder’s of Hanover Chocolate Pretzel there?

CN!: You’re not going to let one go are you?

THD: It sounds like love to us.

CN!: We’re just friends.  

THD: Whatever you say.

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. We caught up with our first of four interview subjects, Caramel Cone Chaos early on Tuesday morning in the Turkey Hill warehouse.

TURKEY HILL DAIRY: As one of our newest flavors, we know you must be busy, so we’d like to thank you for taking some time to chat with us.

CARAMEL CONE CHAOS: No problem at all, I was chillin’ out in the warehouse for a bit.

THD: One half of you is a caramel flavored ice cream with chocolate-covered cone pieces and the other half is vanilla ice cream with a creamy caramel swirl. How does it feel to be the most caramel packed flavor in the Turkey Hill family?

CCC: It’s an honor. No doubt about it. When I first learned that there would be caramel flavors in both sides of me, I wasn’t sure what to think. But then I got my name and it all made sense.

THD: Speaking of your name, how chaotic have things been for your and your Dynamic Duos cousins?

CCC: For a while it was non-stop. There were meetings and discussions and taste tests followed by adjustments to the recipe. Then there were more taste tests and quality control checks. Then we got fitted for our new package designs. It’s been pretty hectic, but we’re just taking it one day at a time and doing whatever it takes to make everyone proud. Now we finally have a chance to catch our breath and appreciate being part of the Turkey Hill family.

THD: You won’t have much time off though. You’ll be hitting the road and on shelves soon, right?

CCC: That’s what they tell us. I’m looking forward it, personally. I know my Dynamic Duo caramel cousin, Movie Night, is a little nervous about it because she’s not sure how people will react to popcorn flavored ice cream.

THD: What do you tell her to help her get over her nervousness?

CCC: I just told her to relax and enjoy the ride. Everyone loves ice cream and everyone loves popcorn, so why wouldn’t people love popcorn flavored ice cream?

THD: It sounds like you’ve sort of taken a lead role as sort of a big brother in the Dynamic Duos family.

CCC (laughs): I don’t know. I just try to go with the flow and make people happy.

THD: It looks like you’re already doing a great job at that. Thanks again for meeting with us.

CCC: No problem! By the way, I’m still kind of new to this place. How do I get back to the warehouse?

THD: Down the hall, take a left and go though the double doors.

CCC: Of course. Thanks!