unexpected frozen custard day

In honor of National Frozen Custard Day [thanks, Andy's, for letting us know that this day actually exists], we decided to take a mini road trip out to Oakville for Custard's First Stand. The Hubs has been dying to go here, just for the name of the place. Oakville is not exactly close to our house, so we were pretty surprised to find what we had driven 45 minutes for. Not exactly what we had expected...

We actually passed it up the first time we drove by because it is so small! [Matt actually described it as smaller than our kitchen, which is pretty small, considering we live in a 980-square-foot house.] We first walked up to the window and realized that we actually would have to go through the drive-through to be served! So different than what we are used to!

As the place is pretty small, the menu was also pretty small, as expected. Matt decided on a turtle [playing it safe] while I decided on a mint chip concrete.

My first reaction: "Wow, this is so creamy!" Probably one of the creamier vanilla custards we have had so far. But, I was a little disappointed in the vanilla flavor. [If Lyon's and Custard's First Stand had a baby together, it would be in the top 3.] Custard's First Stand is also the soft serve machine, which we think makes the custard a little creamier since it is constantly being whipped in the machine.

Isn't Matt's turtle beautiful! Probably some of the best "plating" at a frozen custard place I have ever seen.

Overall, I was pretty darn impressed. Not my favorite, but I think the drive was worth it afterall, thank goodness!

melty goodness

Just a quick post to thank my mother-in-law for bringing by some Fritz's on her way home tonight. She brought us 2 original Turtles in sundae form (vanilla custard + caramel + hot fudge + pecans + extra cherries). Turtles definitely are NOT my favorite (noted the pecans), but the couple bites of this I had before sticking it back in the freezer was pretty good! (Of course, if you are a loyal Fritz's customer, you know they have pretty awesome pecans... and they are very hush-hush on where they get them. But, I think you can buy them at the stores now!)

It was a tad bit melty (notice that ALL the toppings have sunk to the bottom except the cherries), which is why it is an absolute MUST you eat your frozen custard AT THE STAND! With lower fat content (most are about 95% fat-free), frozen custard tends to melt very quickly, making it almost impossible to enjoy it in the comfort of your own home (unless you buy a completely frozen quart or pint to take home). So, take the time to eat your custard while you are there. You won't regret it.

Mom #2, along with sis-in-law and niece, also bought me this AH-mazing shirt! Can't wait to wear it! Thank you so much! You guys made my day! :o)

Long run planned with my new running buddy, Lauren tomorrow! It's a step-back week, so we are only doing 9 miles. Last long run in single digits until the week before the marathon! AH!