We almost overlooked this one, but we just had to include it because, after all, who doesn't love Edy's ice cream? Edy's is one of those ever-popular brands commonly associated with a yummy bite ...

Add to that an ice cream that seemed to melt much too fast for easy enjoyment, I'd give this brand a pass. 9. Edy's Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Whether you call it Edy's or know it better as Dreyer's ...

For ice-cream lovers who venture beyond vanilla ... Turkey Hill and Dreyer's/Edy's are the least expensive, at 33 to 35 cents per half-cup serving; Steve's is the priciest, at $1.75.

We tested five major brands of vanilla ice cream: Baskin-Robbins, Ben & Jerry's, Friendly's, Häagen- Dazs, and Edy's. Each was kept in the same freezer for a few days to make sure each faced the ...