I believe it was introduced in 1985. I was pregnant with our daughter at the time and needed my dairy intake for the day. Not much for drinking milk, I relied on other ways to get my calcium. The flavors of white and milk chocolate flavored mousse ice cream had me at "hello" when I walked into the ice cream shoppe. The "hello" came from the person behind the counter, welcoming me to Baskin Robbins. I tasted that particular flavor and have enjoyed it for 38 years now. World Class Chocolate!!!
Baskin Robbins...or BR 31. What's significant about the number? The number represents the number of flavors that are offered at most of those particular ice cream shoppes at any given time. That day in 1985, an innocent young salesperson holding an ice cream scoop helped me embark on a lifetime commitment to find this flavor in every Baskin Robbins I entered. No matter what state I was in, if there was a BR, I would check to see if my favorite flavor was there. If it wasn't, I was more determined than ever to find it at the next one.
There are no artificial dyes in this decadent treat. There are calories. Plenty of calories. But with every bite I allow myself to enjoy of this heavenly taste, I tell myself I will do better next time. I'll deny myself other sweets to make up for what I've done as I lick, pushing the last of the ice cream down to bite into the cone and finish it off!
And in the last few years...joy of joys! Baskin Robbins ice cream is offered in my favorite Food City store! And usually my World Class Chocolate is sitting in the freezer section just waiting for me to purchase and eat at home after it's had a few minutes to soften enough for me to enjoy.
For two days in a row, I've enjoyed this creamy frozen treat. Do you know how many promises I have to keep in my walking shoes just to work off the joy I've experienced?!? Never mind. I don't want to think about that. I'll think about that tomorrow...(thank you, Scarlett O'Hara for that excuse)!
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