Take a look at the apple pie from Omaha baker Brittany Gubbels.
Ranch dressing is perfect for salad. And, for some, as a dip for French fries or onion rings. Some folks probably even put it on sandwiches.
But in ice cream?
According to a press release, it's a thing, and Walmart thinks there’s a market for it. The nationwide network of big-box stores is the exclusive distributor for Van Leeuwen’s new Hidden Valley Ranch Ice Cream. It will be available for $4.98 a pint at Walmart locations beginning March 20.
The ice cream’s maker says it tastes just like the classic dressing: savory with the taste of buttermilk, herbs and a touch of sweetness. The company recommends pairing it with savory snacks or topping it with crushed pretzel or potato chips.
Your preferences may vary.
For skeptics (or traditionalists), Walmart is also introducing six other Van Leeuwen flavors on the same date: limoncello cake, carrot cake, strawberry shortcake, sweet maple cornbread, blood orange chocolate chip and honey graham cracker.
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All the new varieties will be available through May 28.
Omaha's Great Grub: Check out where to find tasty dishes in the metro area
So given all the elements you must consider, it’s also no piece of cake to choose the perfect apple pie from several contenders.
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The debate was robust, but the team agreed that you can find several slices of good carrot cake in the Omaha area.
We all were looking for pies that closely followed the traditional Margherita definition: A Neapolitan pizza with fresh mozzarella cheese, San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, salt and olive oil.
Each of the seven Omaha bread puddings we tried had its own spin on texture, style, ingredients and authenticity, but there wasn’t a clunker in the bunch.
Helen's Caesar Salad at Railcar Modern American Kitchen has a house-made dressing that hits all the right notes. Owner Jared Clarke created the salad for his ailing Aunt Helen.
Chili purists and innovators debate everything from consistency to ingredients and more. We figured we would get blowback from chili connoisseurs, but we didn't imagine the pain we'd feel at Nettie’s.
Welcome to Omaha’s Great Grub, a series where we venture out to try some of the best dishes the Omaha area has to offer. Our first edition features five local breakfast burrito options.
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Betsie Freeman
Betsie covers a little bit of everything for The World-Herald's Living section, including theater, religion and anything else that might need attention. Phone: 402-444-1267.
