Ice Cream Replaced With Warm Date Pudding?

[Palmetto]

Apparently, Haage-Dazs was overrated, if you can believe Consumer Reports in an article some years ago. The winner for them was--

Howard Johnsons. :wacko:

 

[Cho Cho Charlie]

Apparently, Haage-Dazs was overrated, if you can believe Consumer Reports in an article some years ago. The winner for them was--

Howard Johnsons. :wacko:

Howard Johnsons? That must be a pretty old article.

 

[Devil's Advocate]

Apparently, Haage-Dazs was overrated, if you can believe Consumer Reports in an article some years ago. The winner for them was--

Howard Johnsons. :wacko:

Howard Johnsons? That must be a pretty old article.

As of 2014 Consumer Reports had this to say...

Among vanillas, Ben & Jerry’s and Häagen-Dazs are the clear winners: dense and creamy, with intense dairy flavor and complex, high-quality vanilla flavor.

Good luck to anyone trying to find a reputable reviewer who praises Blue Bunny's artificially flavored frozen dessert balls.

 

[TraneMan]

I had the date pudding last October on the Builder and it was my favorite desert where the cheese cake been my go to in recents years.

 

[seat38a]

Not sure if it is the same one, but I found that they sold this at Walmart as well.

 

[Cho Cho Charlie]

Not sure if it is the same one, but I found that they sold this at Walmart as well.

Pet food dept? :giggle:

 

[peconicstation]

Be happy with what you have on the trains with a full diner.

For The Cardinal and and CONO, are limited to a few 7/11 type choices (and the pudding).

[SIZE=11pt]DESSERTS[/SIZE]​

[SIZE=9.02pt]Oatmeal Raisin Cookie[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9.02pt]Big & Fudgy Chocolate Brownie[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9.02pt]Chewy Marshmallow Bar[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9.02pt]Vanilla Pudding[/SIZE]​

 

[SarahZ]

Not sure if it is the same one, but I found that they sold this at Walmart as well.

Pet food dept? :giggle:

It actually looks quite good in Jay's picture, like a traditional British pudding.

I think the lack of familiarity is what's throwing people. "Pudding" means different things in England and America.

If you've ever had bread pudding, it's quite similar. It's meant to be a dense, moist cake with sauce, not a milk-based pudding or custard.

 

[AmtrakBlue]

Not sure if it is the same one, but I found that they sold this at Walmart as well.

Pet food dept? :giggle:

It actually looks quite good in Jay's picture, like a traditional British pudding.

I think the lack of familiarity is what's throwing people. "Pudding" means different things in England and America.

If you've ever had bread pudding, it's quite similar. It's meant to be a dense, moist cake with sauce, not a milk-based pudding or custard.

"Oh, bring us a figgy pudding"

 

[A Voice]

With all the major issues facing Amtrak, discussions regarding the lack of ice cream and the quality of desserts should be way down the list of priorities! I doubt if the new CEO has that on his top ten list!

On the contrary, good customer service should absolutely be near the top of Amtrak's priorities, and onboard food service which meets or exceeds expectations is a major part of that. Passengers, on a train for hours at least, want and should expect quality, appealing, and reasonably priced food and beverages.

And don't tell me a good dessert - especially a dish of ice cream - won't help most any problem (late trains, etc.)!

Apparently, Haage-Dazs was overrated, if you can believe Consumer Reports in an article some years ago. The winner for them was--

Howard Johnsons. :wacko:

Mayfield ice cream please. Maybe Blue Bunny.

Not sure if it is the same one, but I found that they sold this at Walmart as well.

Pet food dept? :giggle:

It actually looks quite good in Jay's picture, like a traditional British pudding.

I think the lack of familiarity is what's throwing people. "Pudding" means different things in England and America.

If you've ever had bread pudding, it's quite similar. It's meant to be a dense, moist cake with sauce, not a milk-based pudding or custard.

I can imagine passengers sending the "date pudding" back, telling the server they didn't order the cake.....

A variety of desserts is nice, but given the clientele and service environment, I'd simplify the options (a 'standard' cheesecake, ice cream in a dish, chocolate cake, etc.).

 

[niemi24s]

I suppose a few months from now there'll be a thread titled "Warm Date Pudding Replaced With Ice Cream?".

 

[zepherdude]

I suppose a few months from now there'll be a thread titled "Warm Date Pudding Replaced With Ice Cream?".

Date Pudding did give something to talk about for 4 pages. I happen to like it and think its pretty seasonal and see nothing wrong with it.

 

[seat38a]

I think they should have re-named it to something more American friendly like "warm date cake" or "warm date bread pudding" instead of the pudding. The pudding part will probably confuse a lot of riders who don't know the difference between American pudding and British pudding.

 

[Cho Cho Charlie]

I think they should have re-named it to something more American friendly like "warm date cake" or "warm date bread pudding" instead of the pudding. The pudding part will probably confuse a lot of riders who don't know the difference between American pudding and British pudding.

Maybe Amtrak could create a cuisine or theme, and offer yorkshire pudding as an entrée side too.

 

[ZiaReba]

I don't care for dates and had no plans to order this new dessert until a lunch mate made me taste his. It was delectable!

 

[nshvlcat]

I would like to have that recipe or any recipe for date pudding. For some reason, warm date pudding sounds like an old fashion English Christmas to me.

 

[NAVYBLUE]

Tastes very good but is very sweet so some may not like the "extra" sweetness.

 

[BoulderCO]

I would like to have that recipe or any recipe for date pudding. For some reason, warm date pudding sounds like an old fashion English Christmas to me.

Google will find you many. Expand your search to "Figgy pudding" and "Plum pudding".

 

[ScouseAndy]

The Date pudding is actually called Sticky Toffee Pudding in England.

 

[SP&S]

Following this thread I've gone from "what tha" to "gotta try that" .

 

[ScouseAndy]

I would like to have that recipe or any recipe for date pudding. For some reason, warm date pudding sounds like an old fashion English Christmas to me.

http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fruit-recipes/sticky-toffee-pudding/

This is the recipe I use

 

[OlympianHiawatha]

I would like to have that recipe or any recipe for date pudding. For some reason, warm date pudding sounds like an old fashion English Christmas to me.

http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fruit-recipes/sticky-toffee-pudding/

This is the recipe I use

Take the dates out and I'm in!

 

[PVD]

At one time Date Nut Bread was a regional favorite, similar to this offering but a bit drier and less sweet. Often served with cream cheese (think Chock Full'O Nuts Stores) Thomas's discontinued, Neuman's still sells, but bake/make your own is best option.

 

[Cho Cho Charlie]

I would like to have that recipe or any recipe for date pudding. For some reason, warm date pudding sounds like an old fashion English Christmas to me.

http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fruit-recipes/sticky-toffee-pudding/

This is the recipe I use

But is that the recipe that Amtrak uses?

I still remember a few years back, Amtrak was offering Bob Evans Breakfast Bake on their diner menus. It was absolutely not even close to what Bob Evans serves in their restaurants. So, I have learned, that Amtrak likes to call things something which they ain't.

 

[OlympianHiawatha]

I would like to have that recipe or any recipe for date pudding. For some reason, warm date pudding sounds like an old fashion English Christmas to me.

http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fruit-recipes/sticky-toffee-pudding/

This is the recipe I use

But is that the recipe that Amtrak uses?

I still remember a few years back, Amtrak was offering Bob Evans Breakfast Bake on their diner menus. It was absolutely not even close to what Bob Evans serves in their restaurants. So, I have learned, that Amtrak likes to call things something which they ain't.

Be 100% certain the Amtrak product is a commercially available product. The LSA or Server would probably tell or even give you the packaging if you ask.