Buffalonian Moves to the Finals in Häagen Dazs Contest
Looks like Buffalonian Leslie Zoerb has made it into the top 3 finalists of the Häagen Dazs new flavor search. A few months ago we told you the story about her entry into the contest using a recipe she invented during the surprise October storm. Her combination of vanilla bean ice cream, rum, fresh pears and caramelized pecans has impressed voters across the country.
The two other flavors to place in the finals are Blueberry Belgian Waffle and a coconut chocolate blend called Coco y Cacao. I think it looks like Leslie’s got a really good chance at running away with the prize.
Leslie and the other finalists are on their way to the Häagen Dazs test kitchen in California. There they will fine tune the flavor, developing a recipe that is suitable for mass production, with the assistance of the Häagen Dazs staff and professional chef and Food Network star Sara Moulton.
After that the three flavors will be taste-tested all over the country with the final winner slated to be revealed in stores nationwide in September.
It’s a fun story; another little boost for Buffalo and a positive tale that evolved from the unfortunate storm. We’ll keep you posted as necessary. Do you think we can petition Häagen Dazs to do a taste-test here at the Taste of Buffalo?
Congrats, Leslie!
To view details about the contest or peruse the other entries, click on this link: http://scoop.haagen-dazs.com/
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