A creambow snowball from Hansen's. (Photo: Paul Broussard)
You may think you know the snowball, but unless you’ve had one in New Orleans, you’d be mistaken. No, it’s not a snow cone, or simply a frozen treat; the snowball is comprised of ultra-fine ice topped with endless unique flavor combinations, creations of perfection. Many seem to take on personalities of their own, from the name to the flavor to the shop that makes it. Take our quiz and find out, at last: which New Orleans snowball flavor are you?
1. Which New Orleans street would you have the most trouble spelling?
Freret Street (Photo: Lauren Saizan)
2. Which outdoor New Orleans spring festival are you hanging out at?
Jazz Fest (Photo: Paul Broussard)
3. Which NOLA neighborhood are you?
Uptown (Photo: Rebecca Todd)
4. Which classic New Orleans food are you?
The Fried Shrimp Po-Boy from Parkway (Photo: Paul Broussard)
5. Which non-New Orleans food are you most likely to eat?
Though not a New Orleans specialty, enjoy a bagel breakfast at Eat Restaurant (Photo: Rebecca Todd)
6. What’s your favorite New Orleans attraction?
The ladybug roller coaster at City Park (Photo: Rebecca Todd)
7. What’s your NOLA scene?
National Fried Chicken Festival (Photo: Zack Smith)
GoNOLA Quiz: Which Snowball Flavor Are You?
You are Orchid Cream Vanilla from Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls
Sweet and sophisticated, you’re anything but vanilla. You go with the flow while standing your ground. You’re the picture of elegance.
GoNOLA Quiz: Which Snowball Flavor Are You?
You are Chantilly Cake from Sno-La
Cheesecake-stuffed and topped with berries and condensed milk, you don’t shy away from attention. Being the show stopper that you are can get exhausting at times. Alas, you can’t help being this fabulous.
GoNOLA Quiz: Which Snowball Flavor Are You?
You are Cajun Red Hot from Pandora's Snowballs
Spicy and hot, you’re not afraid to speak your mind. You carry a miniature bottle of Tabasco sauce with you at all times, because you’re always prepared to up the ante.
GoNOLA Quiz: Which Snowball Flavor Are You?
You are Cream of Ice Cream from Hansen's Sno-Bliz
Sassy with a touch of sweet, you’ve got a spunky side to you. The child in you will do whatever it takes to get a laugh out of someone, and your comic relief is greatly appreciated.
GoNOLA Quiz: Which Snowball Flavor Are You?
You are Strawberry from The Original New Orleans Snowball
Iconically New Orleans, you might as well be a local. Your friends and family look to you for guidance, and you never steer them wrong. You understand that sometimes, simple is best.
Freret Street (Photo: Lauren Saizan)
Jazz Fest (Photo: Paul Broussard)
Uptown (Photo: Rebecca Todd)
The Fried Shrimp Po-Boy from Parkway (Photo: Paul Broussard)
Though not a New Orleans specialty, enjoy a bagel breakfast at Eat Restaurant (Photo: Rebecca Todd)
The ladybug roller coaster at City Park (Photo: Rebecca Todd)
National Fried Chicken Festival (Photo: Zack Smith)
