Originally Posted By markymouse Red is just another candy-flavored candy that happens to look like licorice. Black, on the other hand is something special. Like kim chee or salty country ham, a little black licorice is all it takes. I never find myself thinking "Once you've had one black licorice, you just can't stop." But now I'm craving black licorice.
Originally Posted By RAM1984 ^^I was thinking that. I believe red "licorice" is actually raspberry flavored. And you're right; a little goes a long way.
Originally Posted By sherrytodd Red - Yum. Black - YUCKY YUCKY YUCK!!! I accidentally ate a black jelly bean this Easter. It almost killed me. =P
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Black Other than my mom, I don't know anyone who chooses black licorace.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling <<Had licorice ice cream once and loved it. Have never been able to find it again.>> Hm. I don't think I've ever heard of licorice ice cream. Out of curiousity, I googled it and look what I found. <a href="http://www.icecreamsource.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=ICS105" target="_blank">http://www.icecreamsource.com/ detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=ICS105</a> <a href="http://www.makeicecream.com/licicecream.html" target="_blank">http://www.makeicecream.com/li cicecream.html</a>
Originally Posted By RAM1984 Wow chickendumpling, I never thought of a Google search. Thank you so much for the recipe. We have just gotten into making our own ice cream (got an old hand-crank from someone's garage) and you can just bet what flavor will grace our next family get-together.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling My pleasure! I hope it turns out good! After seeing so many people who like black licorice, I'm thinking of trying it again. Maybe my tastes have changed over time?
Originally Posted By TiggerPooh1973 Red. Can't stand black licorice, or black jelly beans, or fennel, or sambuca......yuck. My mother loves the stuff though.
Originally Posted By avromark Uh Red isn't even licorice, it's artificial strawberry. And if I want strawberry I'll get a real one. Black, one bag only lasts 1 sitting