Christmas flavors are back in the ice cream aisle. Marcus Woods of Blue Bell Creameries joined WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' midday show Tuesday to show off the company's holiday lineup, which was released in October.
Woods brought four seasonal flavors to the studio.
The first was Christmas Cookies, a sugar cookie-flavored ice cream loaded with chocolate chips and pieces of snickerdoodle and sugar cookies.
The second was French Vanilla, which Woods described as a vanilla ice cream made with egg custard for a richer taste than plain vanilla.
The third was Peppermint Bark, which mixes peppermint with pieces of dark chocolate, a nod to the popular holiday candy.
The last was classic Peppermint, the old-fashioned peppermint ice cream that many families know, with bits of peppermint candy throughout.
Woods said the Christmas flavors can be found anywhere shoppers buy groceries, so West Tennessee families should be able to pick them up during their regular trips to the store. Seasonal flavors are typically available for a limited time, so fans who have a favorite may want to grab a carton while they can.
Blue Bell, based in Brenham, Texas, is a familiar name in freezers across the South, and its holiday flavors have become a seasonal tradition for many families. Ice cream may not be the first thing people think of in November, but the company's Christmas lineup often shows up on holiday dessert tables alongside pies and cookies.
The segment was part of WBBJ's midday program, which regularly features local guests and businesses. Raw 100.5 will keep sharing community highlights like this one as the holiday season gets closer.
Sources: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News; Blue Bell Creameries