Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Self-Serve Indulgence

There's a phrase that I've been using almost on a daily basis since I moved back to DC:


it must have happened while I was in London

That house up the road doubled in size after a renovation?  It must have happened while I was in London.

Every Borders store has closed?  It must have happened while I was in London.

My favorite clothing boutique moved to a bigger shop?  It must have happened while I was in London.

A self-serve frozen yogurt place opened between my house and the metro?  It must have happened while I was in London.

Wait - there's such a thing as self-serve frozen yogurt?  Oh my giddy aunt, there's such a thing as self-serve frozen yogurt! 


Maybe this has been around for a while, but I think it's the best thing that has ever happened.  Ever.  In, like the history of the world.  Do you guys know about this?  Why didn't you tell me!  Meanies.

I love frozen yogurt, but I can never finish even children's portions.  I end up having about half and then tipping the rest into the bin (and then eating the cone, natch).  Self-serve is perfect because I can just have a little bit - I satisfy my sweet tooth but don't feel like I need to eat a lot to satisfy the cost of the ice cream.  Plus, they've got an extensive bar of toppings which don't cost extra: you pay by weight regardless of what's in your cup!  So I'm able to have not much more than 200 calories of chocolate goodness for under $2.00 - it's ideal.

NYC 23 June 2012; afternoon snack 
(non-self-serve, which is why there's so much of it)

3 comments:

  1. Next time you are in NY go to 16 Handles. 16 different self serve fro-yo flavors with a million toppings to choose from. Heaven on Earth!

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  2. i love those places - though i'm scared every time i'm going to weigh mine & it come out to something like $15 - i'm not scared with the toppings... :)

    - lauren

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  3. Well, now you must share what your favorite clothing boutique is!!!

    (And also, I heard a little rumor that the 16 Handles shop that Ashley mentioned above is opening a DC location.)

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