A Sweet Discovery at Market Street

This weekend, while grocery shopping with my wife, Donna, at Market Street Supermarket on Buffalo Gap Road, something caught my eye as we passed the ice cream freezers. It was a brownish container of the official Ice Cream of Texas—Blue Bell. One word always catches my eye when I see Blue Bell on the shelf.

The Ice Cream That Called My Name

It was as if the ice cream was calling my name, practically screaming, "Take me home with you!" I was just about to reach for it when Donna gently reminded me, “Frozen groceries go in last, dear. We don’t want them melting before we get home.” But this was different. It was the last container of Cinnamon Twist Vanilla in the entire store, and I had to have it.

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A Limited-Time Flavor

I wondered if this flavor was new or if I had somehow missed out on it before. To get to the bottom of it, I reached out to my friends at Blue Bell, Jerry Don Black, and Farron Bell. They confirmed my suspicions—it’s a limited-time flavor! So are nine others, check out all the Texas Blue Bell flavors.

Beloved Flavors May Disappear Forever

Yes, some Blue Bell flavors are new or rotational. I couldn’t believe it! When I asked, “Are you serious?” they explained that Blue Bell has a wide variety of flavors, and while some might make a comeback, others might disappear forever if they aren’t as popular.

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Get Them While You Can

So here’s the deal—some of these beloved Blue Bell favorites will be gone in the coming weeks. My advice? Do what I did: grab as many half-gallons of Cinnamon Twist Vanilla as you can while it’s still around! My love affair with cinnamon is alive and well, but only for a limited time.

Fun Fact: Texas' Most Popular Flavor Isn’t Even Ice Cream

Several flavors are on the endangered list, as highlighted in the photo gallery. So, go get your Texas Blue Bell favorites while you can! And here’s a fun fact: the most popular flavor in Texas year-round isn’t even ice cream—it’s their flavorful Rainbow Sherbet. Even more interesting, Rainbow Sherbet is also a hit in states like Montana, Arkansas, and Kansas. Who knew?

Long Live Blue Bell!

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