Always? These days, I'd say hardly! Now, white milk is not a big part of my diet, and when it comes to ice cream, I'll search out lots of brands before this one. Since the demise of Deering Ice Cream shops around here, I really enjoy Dairy Queen Blizzards. Hey, call me crazy, but I love them. July or February, I'm game! Really, I don't partake in a lot of Hood products, but back in the day... The H.P. Hood Company has been around New England for over 160 years. They used to have a a store and offices on Walton Street. As kids, the gang always knew if there was a trailer truck parked at the loading ramp, there usually was ice cream for the taking. It was free, and if we were lucky and the truck had only been there an hour or so, the back would contain some ice cream products in all stages of melting. If you dug deep enough, you were sure to reap the rewards of a couple still frozen Hoodsie cups or chocolate covered ice cream bars. Some days the truck was empty, but most days it held free treats for the boys. Always!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Ice Cream Memories
Always? These days, I'd say hardly! Now, white milk is not a big part of my diet, and when it comes to ice cream, I'll search out lots of brands before this one. Since the demise of Deering Ice Cream shops around here, I really enjoy Dairy Queen Blizzards. Hey, call me crazy, but I love them. July or February, I'm game! Really, I don't partake in a lot of Hood products, but back in the day... The H.P. Hood Company has been around New England for over 160 years. They used to have a a store and offices on Walton Street. As kids, the gang always knew if there was a trailer truck parked at the loading ramp, there usually was ice cream for the taking. It was free, and if we were lucky and the truck had only been there an hour or so, the back would contain some ice cream products in all stages of melting. If you dug deep enough, you were sure to reap the rewards of a couple still frozen Hoodsie cups or chocolate covered ice cream bars. Some days the truck was empty, but most days it held free treats for the boys. Always!
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I want some ice cream now, please! Chocolate for sure!
ReplyDeleteLéia :)
Interesting how a semi can provoke such vivid childhood memories. Sounds like you and the gang had a good time in the 'hood with Hood.
ReplyDeleteI'm more a frozen yogurt girl these days but it's rare that my freezer is devoid of all frozen dairy products. Bravo, Hood Company for feeding those young "Hoodigans" of which you were no doubt a ringleader.
ReplyDeleteI'd forgot about all that stuff. Thank for jogging my memory.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great childhood memory. Here in the south we have Southern Belle milk trucks with a sassy looking young lady on them, wearing a cowboy hat.
ReplyDeleteIce cream has become a rare treat that is reserved for very special brands or homemade. Love, love, love it! We still have ice cream trucks in our neighborhood that play the same tune over and over as it goes through the 'hood. Great story.
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Genie
Im game for some Blizzards!! :)
ReplyDeleteSome nice childhood memories. If you want the best ice cream in the U.S., try the stuff from the little creamery in Brenham, Texas, Blue Bell! Can't be beat!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, this is a horse-themed town. Heck, our house in horse-themed! Ocala is surrounded by horse farms!
I was a Good Humor fan as a kid. I like the kinetic energy of the truck design but, of course, anyone who pours milk like that is stoned or disabled.
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