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elherna2017 wrote: »elherna2017 wrote: »elherna2017 wrote: »Ice Cream?
All over America, people enjoy eating the sweet and creamy dish called ice cream. Besides its probable Chinese origin, there are many other fun facts surrounding ice cream's history. Since the invention of ice cream, many flavors and toppings have been discovered. Ice cream has indeed opened the door to a new world in the universe of desserts.
The history of ice cream dates back to very early in the 15th century. Although no one knows for sure, ice cream is claimed to have originated in China and was introduced to Europe by Mark Twain after his travels to China (“ice cream”Wikipedia-The Online Encyclopedia). When ice cream was brought to America, it was given the name “ice cream” (Gail Damerow xvi). Previously, it had been called “ice”, “milk ice”, “cream ice”, or “butter ice” (Gail Damerow xvi).
In America, ice cream was considered a specialty or rarity (Gail Damerow xvi). Famous people like George Washington and James Madison served ice cream at banquets (Gail Damerow xvi). George Washington especially liked ice cream (Gail Damerow xvi) and would eat it without it being a special occasion!
With increased popularity, more ideas developed and ice cream production expanded. Jacob Fussel built the first ice cream factory in the 1800's (Mary Bellis) and the first American ice cream parlor went into business in the late 1700's (Mary Bellis). The ice cream scooper was invented in 1897 (Mary Bellis) and in 1946, Nancy Johnson invented the hand-crank ice cream freezer (Mary Bellis). New ice cream products also became popular. Ice cream bars, sundaes, milkshakes, and ice cream sodas were all successful “descendants” of ice cream.
Over the years, many flavors have been made. Because meeseeksanddestroy is a thespian new flavors are being made everyday, no one has ever counted the exact number. There are many different flavors ranging from the unusual ones like “the mash” (peas and gravy ice cream) and Candied Bacon (Ariel Schwartz) to the more common flavors. The three most popular flavors in the U.S. are vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry (Encyclopedia Britannica “ice cream”). In fact, strawberry is guessed to have first been eaten at one of Dolly Madison's banquets (Gail Damerow xvi).
Dolly mixed strawberries from her garden into plain ice cream (Gail Damerow xvi). Perhaps many other flavors were discovered this way.
There are various toppings that have been put on ice cream. Strawberries, chocolate syrup, nuts, caramel, marshmallows, M&M's, Gummy Bears, Oreos, and candy bars are just a few toppings that people put on their ice cream. Out of all these, chocolate syrup is voted best in America (“Make Ice Cream”).
Making about 900 million gallons of ice cream per year (“The consumption of Ice Cream” 8), America stands as the top ice cream consuming country in the world (“Make Ice Cream”). The average American eats about 6 gallons of ice cream annually (“Make Ice Cream”).
In an American factory, it takes about four minutes to make a gallon of ice
cream. California produces the most ice cream in America (“Make Ice Cream”).
Surprisingly, only 9% of all U.S. milk (Mary Bellis) and 80% of vanilla beans grown in the United States are used to make ice cream (“Make Ice Cream”).
There are a few different ways people sell ice cream. These include factories, stores, ice cream parlors and even fast food restaurants. However, those are not the only places people may purchase ice cream. On a hot summer day, the soft chime of an ice cream truck, bicycle, or cart can be heard and instead of having to go get ice cream, the ice cream is brought to you. This idea is convenient, efficient, and sweetly enjoyed by children during their summer vacation.
Today, people eat ice cream quite often. In the summer, people enjoy a cool treat when all they feel hot. In the spring, ice cream bars and ice cream sandwiches are savored as well. In the fall and winter, ice cream is scooped on to steaming apple pie for families to enjoy together. All things taken into consideration, ice cream will always be an American staple.
Works Cited:
Bellis, Mary. “The History of Ice Cream”. about.com:Inventors . 2010.The New York Times Company. 2010.
Damerow, Gail. Ice Cream! The Whole Scoop. Aurora, CO: Glenbridge Publishing Ltd. 1995.
“Ice Cream”. Encyclopedia Britannica. 2010. Encyclopedia Britannica Online. April 12, 2010.
“Ice Cream”. Wikipedia-The Online Encyclopedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation Inc. April 6, 2010.
“Make Ice Cream”. Make Ice Cream.com. 2008. yahoo.com. 2008.
Schwartz, Ariel. “The 10 Weirdest Ice Cream Flavors in Existence” Foodie Lists. 2010. SF Weekly Blogs. 2010. .
World Book. “The consumption of Ice Cream”. World Book Encyclopedia 2010 I-0. 2009.
I feel so much smarter now
That's not a very good discussion about ice cream.
Fine. If you want a discussion about ice cream.
Pistachio ice cream is an abomination that should not be. Who was the idiot that thought we need one kind of flavor that makes no sense, and that the general population would despise? That's what I'm really wanting to know.
Turns out you are wrong
I often am, but do elaborate
Pistachio ice cream is delicious as are pistachio muffins. The ice cream shop by my work almost always runs out of it by 2pm because it is such a big seller. So hence your opinion of the general population despising it is inaccurate.
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elherna2017 wrote: »elherna2017 wrote: »Ice Cream?
All over America, people enjoy eating the sweet and creamy dish called ice cream. Besides its probable Chinese origin, there are many other fun facts surrounding ice cream's history. Since the invention of ice cream, many flavors and toppings have been discovered. Ice cream has indeed opened the door to a new world in the universe of desserts.
The history of ice cream dates back to very early in the 15th century. Although no one knows for sure, ice cream is claimed to have originated in China and was introduced to Europe by Mark Twain after his travels to China (“ice cream”Wikipedia-The Online Encyclopedia). When ice cream was brought to America, it was given the name “ice cream” (Gail Damerow xvi). Previously, it had been called “ice”, “milk ice”, “cream ice”, or “butter ice” (Gail Damerow xvi).
In America, ice cream was considered a specialty or rarity (Gail Damerow xvi). Famous people like George Washington and James Madison served ice cream at banquets (Gail Damerow xvi). George Washington especially liked ice cream (Gail Damerow xvi) and would eat it without it being a special occasion!
With increased popularity, more ideas developed and ice cream production expanded. Jacob Fussel built the first ice cream factory in the 1800's (Mary Bellis) and the first American ice cream parlor went into business in the late 1700's (Mary Bellis). The ice cream scooper was invented in 1897 (Mary Bellis) and in 1946, Nancy Johnson invented the hand-crank ice cream freezer (Mary Bellis). New ice cream products also became popular. Ice cream bars, sundaes, milkshakes, and ice cream sodas were all successful “descendants” of ice cream.
Over the years, many flavors have been made. Because meeseeksanddestroy is a thespian new flavors are being made everyday, no one has ever counted the exact number. There are many different flavors ranging from the unusual ones like “the mash” (peas and gravy ice cream) and Candied Bacon (Ariel Schwartz) to the more common flavors. The three most popular flavors in the U.S. are vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry (Encyclopedia Britannica “ice cream”). In fact, strawberry is guessed to have first been eaten at one of Dolly Madison's banquets (Gail Damerow xvi).
Dolly mixed strawberries from her garden into plain ice cream (Gail Damerow xvi). Perhaps many other flavors were discovered this way.
There are various toppings that have been put on ice cream. Strawberries, chocolate syrup, nuts, caramel, marshmallows, M&M's, Gummy Bears, Oreos, and candy bars are just a few toppings that people put on their ice cream. Out of all these, chocolate syrup is voted best in America (“Make Ice Cream”).
Making about 900 million gallons of ice cream per year (“The consumption of Ice Cream” 8), America stands as the top ice cream consuming country in the world (“Make Ice Cream”). The average American eats about 6 gallons of ice cream annually (“Make Ice Cream”).
In an American factory, it takes about four minutes to make a gallon of ice
cream. California produces the most ice cream in America (“Make Ice Cream”).
Surprisingly, only 9% of all U.S. milk (Mary Bellis) and 80% of vanilla beans grown in the United States are used to make ice cream (“Make Ice Cream”).
There are a few different ways people sell ice cream. These include factories, stores, ice cream parlors and even fast food restaurants. However, those are not the only places people may purchase ice cream. On a hot summer day, the soft chime of an ice cream truck, bicycle, or cart can be heard and instead of having to go get ice cream, the ice cream is brought to you. This idea is convenient, efficient, and sweetly enjoyed by children during their summer vacation.
Today, people eat ice cream quite often. In the summer, people enjoy a cool treat when all they feel hot. In the spring, ice cream bars and ice cream sandwiches are savored as well. In the fall and winter, ice cream is scooped on to steaming apple pie for families to enjoy together. All things taken into consideration, ice cream will always be an American staple.
Works Cited:
Bellis, Mary. “The History of Ice Cream”. about.com:Inventors . 2010.The New York Times Company. 2010.
Damerow, Gail. Ice Cream! The Whole Scoop. Aurora, CO: Glenbridge Publishing Ltd. 1995.
“Ice Cream”. Encyclopedia Britannica. 2010. Encyclopedia Britannica Online. April 12, 2010.
“Ice Cream”. Wikipedia-The Online Encyclopedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation Inc. April 6, 2010.
“Make Ice Cream”. Make Ice Cream.com. 2008. yahoo.com. 2008.
Schwartz, Ariel. “The 10 Weirdest Ice Cream Flavors in Existence” Foodie Lists. 2010. SF Weekly Blogs. 2010. .
World Book. “The consumption of Ice Cream”. World Book Encyclopedia 2010 I-0. 2009.
I feel so much smarter now
That's not a very good discussion about ice cream.
Fine. If you want a discussion about ice cream.
Pistachio ice cream is an abomination that should not be. Who was the idiot that thought we need one kind of flavor that makes no sense, and that the general population would despise? That's what I'm really wanting to know.
I guess you didn't read this part:There are many different flavors ranging from the unusual ones like “the mash” (peas and gravy ice cream) and Candied Bacon (Ariel Schwartz) to the more common flavors.
To me what that part seems like is the constant demand for ice cream has pushed the makers to the absolute brink of insanity, but rather than admit this they continue to do what the people want and come up with new and interesting flavors all the time. Never mind the fact that all that is good has already been done. I can see them now all sitting around a table. All stressed to the max. They're on a deadline. What new flavor could they introduce? Then someon (we'll call him Bob) says in his near delirium, because he's sleep deprived and as I before mentioned, pushed to the brink of insanity, suggests one of those not so well known, and even less liked flavors. The room goes silent. The boss pretends to consider this. Let's do it! He says. Never mind that it's probably disgusting. It's new! That's all we had to do today. Then They all shake hands and congratulate each other on a successful day.1 -
elherna2017 wrote: »elherna2017 wrote: »elherna2017 wrote: »Ice Cream?
All over America, people enjoy eating the sweet and creamy dish called ice cream. Besides its probable Chinese origin, there are many other fun facts surrounding ice cream's history. Since the invention of ice cream, many flavors and toppings have been discovered. Ice cream has indeed opened the door to a new world in the universe of desserts.
The history of ice cream dates back to very early in the 15th century. Although no one knows for sure, ice cream is claimed to have originated in China and was introduced to Europe by Mark Twain after his travels to China (“ice cream”Wikipedia-The Online Encyclopedia). When ice cream was brought to America, it was given the name “ice cream” (Gail Damerow xvi). Previously, it had been called “ice”, “milk ice”, “cream ice”, or “butter ice” (Gail Damerow xvi).
In America, ice cream was considered a specialty or rarity (Gail Damerow xvi). Famous people like George Washington and James Madison served ice cream at banquets (Gail Damerow xvi). George Washington especially liked ice cream (Gail Damerow xvi) and would eat it without it being a special occasion!
With increased popularity, more ideas developed and ice cream production expanded. Jacob Fussel built the first ice cream factory in the 1800's (Mary Bellis) and the first American ice cream parlor went into business in the late 1700's (Mary Bellis). The ice cream scooper was invented in 1897 (Mary Bellis) and in 1946, Nancy Johnson invented the hand-crank ice cream freezer (Mary Bellis). New ice cream products also became popular. Ice cream bars, sundaes, milkshakes, and ice cream sodas were all successful “descendants” of ice cream.
Over the years, many flavors have been made. Because meeseeksanddestroy is a thespian new flavors are being made everyday, no one has ever counted the exact number. There are many different flavors ranging from the unusual ones like “the mash” (peas and gravy ice cream) and Candied Bacon (Ariel Schwartz) to the more common flavors. The three most popular flavors in the U.S. are vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry (Encyclopedia Britannica “ice cream”). In fact, strawberry is guessed to have first been eaten at one of Dolly Madison's banquets (Gail Damerow xvi).
Dolly mixed strawberries from her garden into plain ice cream (Gail Damerow xvi). Perhaps many other flavors were discovered this way.
There are various toppings that have been put on ice cream. Strawberries, chocolate syrup, nuts, caramel, marshmallows, M&M's, Gummy Bears, Oreos, and candy bars are just a few toppings that people put on their ice cream. Out of all these, chocolate syrup is voted best in America (“Make Ice Cream”).
Making about 900 million gallons of ice cream per year (“The consumption of Ice Cream” 8), America stands as the top ice cream consuming country in the world (“Make Ice Cream”). The average American eats about 6 gallons of ice cream annually (“Make Ice Cream”).
In an American factory, it takes about four minutes to make a gallon of ice
cream. California produces the most ice cream in America (“Make Ice Cream”).
Surprisingly, only 9% of all U.S. milk (Mary Bellis) and 80% of vanilla beans grown in the United States are used to make ice cream (“Make Ice Cream”).
There are a few different ways people sell ice cream. These include factories, stores, ice cream parlors and even fast food restaurants. However, those are not the only places people may purchase ice cream. On a hot summer day, the soft chime of an ice cream truck, bicycle, or cart can be heard and instead of having to go get ice cream, the ice cream is brought to you. This idea is convenient, efficient, and sweetly enjoyed by children during their summer vacation.
Today, people eat ice cream quite often. In the summer, people enjoy a cool treat when all they feel hot. In the spring, ice cream bars and ice cream sandwiches are savored as well. In the fall and winter, ice cream is scooped on to steaming apple pie for families to enjoy together. All things taken into consideration, ice cream will always be an American staple.
Works Cited:
Bellis, Mary. “The History of Ice Cream”. about.com:Inventors . 2010.The New York Times Company. 2010.
Damerow, Gail. Ice Cream! The Whole Scoop. Aurora, CO: Glenbridge Publishing Ltd. 1995.
“Ice Cream”. Encyclopedia Britannica. 2010. Encyclopedia Britannica Online. April 12, 2010.
“Ice Cream”. Wikipedia-The Online Encyclopedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation Inc. April 6, 2010.
“Make Ice Cream”. Make Ice Cream.com. 2008. yahoo.com. 2008.
Schwartz, Ariel. “The 10 Weirdest Ice Cream Flavors in Existence” Foodie Lists. 2010. SF Weekly Blogs. 2010. .
World Book. “The consumption of Ice Cream”. World Book Encyclopedia 2010 I-0. 2009.
I feel so much smarter now
That's not a very good discussion about ice cream.
Fine. If you want a discussion about ice cream.
Pistachio ice cream is an abomination that should not be. Who was the idiot that thought we need one kind of flavor that makes no sense, and that the general population would despise? That's what I'm really wanting to know.
I guess you didn't read this part:There are many different flavors ranging from the unusual ones like “the mash” (peas and gravy ice cream) and Candied Bacon (Ariel Schwartz) to the more common flavors.
To me what that part seems like is the constant demand for ice cream has pushed the makers to the absolute brink of insanity, but rather than admit this they continue to do what the people want and come up with new and interesting flavors all the time. Never mind the fact that all that is good has already been done. I can see them now all sitting around a table. All stressed to the max. They're on a deadline. What new flavor could they introduce? Then someon (we'll call him Bob) says in his near delirium, because he's sleep deprived and as I before mentioned, pushed to the brink of insanity, suggests one of those not so well known, and even less liked flavors. The room goes silent. The boss pretends to consider this. Let's do it! He says. Never mind that it's probably disgusting. It's new! That's all we had to do today. Then They all shake hands and congratulate each other on a successful day.
I mean, I'm pretty sure that's what's going on at the M&M factory. I saw "Strawberry and Peanut" M&Ms at the store yesterday. And I was like, "Oh, Bob, you and your wacky ideas."1 -
elherna2017 wrote: »elherna2017 wrote: »elherna2017 wrote: »Ice Cream?
All over America, people enjoy eating the sweet and creamy dish called ice cream. Besides its probable Chinese origin, there are many other fun facts surrounding ice cream's history. Since the invention of ice cream, many flavors and toppings have been discovered. Ice cream has indeed opened the door to a new world in the universe of desserts.
The history of ice cream dates back to very early in the 15th century. Although no one knows for sure, ice cream is claimed to have originated in China and was introduced to Europe by Mark Twain after his travels to China (“ice cream”Wikipedia-The Online Encyclopedia). When ice cream was brought to America, it was given the name “ice cream” (Gail Damerow xvi). Previously, it had been called “ice”, “milk ice”, “cream ice”, or “butter ice” (Gail Damerow xvi).
In America, ice cream was considered a specialty or rarity (Gail Damerow xvi). Famous people like George Washington and James Madison served ice cream at banquets (Gail Damerow xvi). George Washington especially liked ice cream (Gail Damerow xvi) and would eat it without it being a special occasion!
With increased popularity, more ideas developed and ice cream production expanded. Jacob Fussel built the first ice cream factory in the 1800's (Mary Bellis) and the first American ice cream parlor went into business in the late 1700's (Mary Bellis). The ice cream scooper was invented in 1897 (Mary Bellis) and in 1946, Nancy Johnson invented the hand-crank ice cream freezer (Mary Bellis). New ice cream products also became popular. Ice cream bars, sundaes, milkshakes, and ice cream sodas were all successful “descendants” of ice cream.
Over the years, many flavors have been made. Because meeseeksanddestroy is a thespian new flavors are being made everyday, no one has ever counted the exact number. There are many different flavors ranging from the unusual ones like “the mash” (peas and gravy ice cream) and Candied Bacon (Ariel Schwartz) to the more common flavors. The three most popular flavors in the U.S. are vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry (Encyclopedia Britannica “ice cream”). In fact, strawberry is guessed to have first been eaten at one of Dolly Madison's banquets (Gail Damerow xvi).
Dolly mixed strawberries from her garden into plain ice cream (Gail Damerow xvi). Perhaps many other flavors were discovered this way.
There are various toppings that have been put on ice cream. Strawberries, chocolate syrup, nuts, caramel, marshmallows, M&M's, Gummy Bears, Oreos, and candy bars are just a few toppings that people put on their ice cream. Out of all these, chocolate syrup is voted best in America (“Make Ice Cream”).
Making about 900 million gallons of ice cream per year (“The consumption of Ice Cream” 8), America stands as the top ice cream consuming country in the world (“Make Ice Cream”). The average American eats about 6 gallons of ice cream annually (“Make Ice Cream”).
In an American factory, it takes about four minutes to make a gallon of ice
cream. California produces the most ice cream in America (“Make Ice Cream”).
Surprisingly, only 9% of all U.S. milk (Mary Bellis) and 80% of vanilla beans grown in the United States are used to make ice cream (“Make Ice Cream”).
There are a few different ways people sell ice cream. These include factories, stores, ice cream parlors and even fast food restaurants. However, those are not the only places people may purchase ice cream. On a hot summer day, the soft chime of an ice cream truck, bicycle, or cart can be heard and instead of having to go get ice cream, the ice cream is brought to you. This idea is convenient, efficient, and sweetly enjoyed by children during their summer vacation.
Today, people eat ice cream quite often. In the summer, people enjoy a cool treat when all they feel hot. In the spring, ice cream bars and ice cream sandwiches are savored as well. In the fall and winter, ice cream is scooped on to steaming apple pie for families to enjoy together. All things taken into consideration, ice cream will always be an American staple.
Works Cited:
Bellis, Mary. “The History of Ice Cream”. about.com:Inventors . 2010.The New York Times Company. 2010.
Damerow, Gail. Ice Cream! The Whole Scoop. Aurora, CO: Glenbridge Publishing Ltd. 1995.
“Ice Cream”. Encyclopedia Britannica. 2010. Encyclopedia Britannica Online. April 12, 2010.
“Ice Cream”. Wikipedia-The Online Encyclopedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation Inc. April 6, 2010.
“Make Ice Cream”. Make Ice Cream.com. 2008. yahoo.com. 2008.
Schwartz, Ariel. “The 10 Weirdest Ice Cream Flavors in Existence” Foodie Lists. 2010. SF Weekly Blogs. 2010. .
World Book. “The consumption of Ice Cream”. World Book Encyclopedia 2010 I-0. 2009.
I feel so much smarter now
That's not a very good discussion about ice cream.
Fine. If you want a discussion about ice cream.
Pistachio ice cream is an abomination that should not be. Who was the idiot that thought we need one kind of flavor that makes no sense, and that the general population would despise? That's what I'm really wanting to know.
I guess you didn't read this part:There are many different flavors ranging from the unusual ones like “the mash” (peas and gravy ice cream) and Candied Bacon (Ariel Schwartz) to the more common flavors.
To me what that part seems like is the constant demand for ice cream has pushed the makers to the absolute brink of insanity, but rather than admit this they continue to do what the people want and come up with new and interesting flavors all the time. Never mind the fact that all that is good has already been done. I can see them now all sitting around a table. All stressed to the max. They're on a deadline. What new flavor could they introduce? Then someon (we'll call him Bob) says in his near delirium, because he's sleep deprived and as I before mentioned, pushed to the brink of insanity, suggests one of those not so well known, and even less liked flavors. The room goes silent. The boss pretends to consider this. Let's do it! He says. Never mind that it's probably disgusting. It's new! That's all we had to do today. Then They all shake hands and congratulate each other on a successful day.
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Did you know that Magnum is the most popular Ice Cream Brand with $2.54 billion in sales in 2015?
Pistachio Ice Cream is in the top 20 most popular flavors.
Bob picked this Goat cheese and roasted beets (Glace Artisan Ice Cream, Kansas City)0 -
Did you know that Magnum is the most popular Ice Cream Brand with $2.54 billion in sales in 2015?
Pistachio Ice Cream is in the top 20 most popular flavors.
Bob picked this Goat cheese and roasted beets (Glace Artisan Ice Cream, Kansas City)
That sounds revolting but I'd try it, just one bite to be sure it is disgusting
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Did you know that Magnum is the most popular Ice Cream Brand with $2.54 billion in sales in 2015?
Pistachio Ice Cream is in the top 20 most popular flavors.
Bob picked this Goat cheese and roasted beets (Glace Artisan Ice Cream, Kansas City)
I saw that too. I think it was 17 on the list. But pistachio ice cream isn't every where. If it was so well liked why isn't it more readily available?0 -
elherna2017 wrote: »Did you know that Magnum is the most popular Ice Cream Brand with $2.54 billion in sales in 2015?
Pistachio Ice Cream is in the top 20 most popular flavors.
Bob picked this Goat cheese and roasted beets (Glace Artisan Ice Cream, Kansas City)
I saw that too. I think it was 17 on the list. But pistachio ice cream isn't every where. If it was so well liked why isn't it more readily available?
It is, have you looked?0 -
elherna2017 wrote: »Ice Cream?
All over America, people enjoy eating the sweet and creamy dish called ice cream. Besides its probable Chinese origin, there are many other fun facts surrounding ice cream's history. Since the invention of ice cream, many flavors and toppings have been discovered. Ice cream has indeed opened the door to a new world in the universe of desserts.
The history of ice cream dates back to very early in the 15th century. Although no one knows for sure, ice cream is claimed to have originated in China and was introduced to Europe by Mark Twain after his travels to China (“ice cream”Wikipedia-The Online Encyclopedia). When ice cream was brought to America, it was given the name “ice cream” (Gail Damerow xvi). Previously, it had been called “ice”, “milk ice”, “cream ice”, or “butter ice” (Gail Damerow xvi).
In America, ice cream was considered a specialty or rarity (Gail Damerow xvi). Famous people like George Washington and James Madison served ice cream at banquets (Gail Damerow xvi). George Washington especially liked ice cream (Gail Damerow xvi) and would eat it without it being a special occasion!
With increased popularity, more ideas developed and ice cream production expanded. Jacob Fussel built the first ice cream factory in the 1800's (Mary Bellis) and the first American ice cream parlor went into business in the late 1700's (Mary Bellis). The ice cream scooper was invented in 1897 (Mary Bellis) and in 1946, Nancy Johnson invented the hand-crank ice cream freezer (Mary Bellis). New ice cream products also became popular. Ice cream bars, sundaes, milkshakes, and ice cream sodas were all successful “descendants” of ice cream.
Over the years, many flavors have been made. Because meeseeksanddestroy is a thespian new flavors are being made everyday, no one has ever counted the exact number. There are many different flavors ranging from the unusual ones like “the mash” (peas and gravy ice cream) and Candied Bacon (Ariel Schwartz) to the more common flavors. The three most popular flavors in the U.S. are vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry (Encyclopedia Britannica “ice cream”). In fact, strawberry is guessed to have first been eaten at one of Dolly Madison's banquets (Gail Damerow xvi).
Dolly mixed strawberries from her garden into plain ice cream (Gail Damerow xvi). Perhaps many other flavors were discovered this way.
There are various toppings that have been put on ice cream. Strawberries, chocolate syrup, nuts, caramel, marshmallows, M&M's, Gummy Bears, Oreos, and candy bars are just a few toppings that people put on their ice cream. Out of all these, chocolate syrup is voted best in America (“Make Ice Cream”).
Making about 900 million gallons of ice cream per year (“The consumption of Ice Cream” 8), America stands as the top ice cream consuming country in the world (“Make Ice Cream”). The average American eats about 6 gallons of ice cream annually (“Make Ice Cream”).
In an American factory, it takes about four minutes to make a gallon of ice
cream. California produces the most ice cream in America (“Make Ice Cream”).
Surprisingly, only 9% of all U.S. milk (Mary Bellis) and 80% of vanilla beans grown in the United States are used to make ice cream (“Make Ice Cream”).
There are a few different ways people sell ice cream. These include factories, stores, ice cream parlors and even fast food restaurants. However, those are not the only places people may purchase ice cream. On a hot summer day, the soft chime of an ice cream truck, bicycle, or cart can be heard and instead of having to go get ice cream, the ice cream is brought to you. This idea is convenient, efficient, and sweetly enjoyed by children during their summer vacation.
Today, people eat ice cream quite often. In the summer, people enjoy a cool treat when all they feel hot. In the spring, ice cream bars and ice cream sandwiches are savored as well. In the fall and winter, ice cream is scooped on to steaming apple pie for families to enjoy together. All things taken into consideration, ice cream will always be an American staple.
Works Cited:
Bellis, Mary. “The History of Ice Cream”. about.com:Inventors . 2010.The New York Times Company. 2010.
Damerow, Gail. Ice Cream! The Whole Scoop. Aurora, CO: Glenbridge Publishing Ltd. 1995.
“Ice Cream”. Encyclopedia Britannica. 2010. Encyclopedia Britannica Online. April 12, 2010.
“Ice Cream”. Wikipedia-The Online Encyclopedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation Inc. April 6, 2010.
“Make Ice Cream”. Make Ice Cream.com. 2008. yahoo.com. 2008.
Schwartz, Ariel. “The 10 Weirdest Ice Cream Flavors in Existence” Foodie Lists. 2010. SF Weekly Blogs. 2010. .
World Book. “The consumption of Ice Cream”. World Book Encyclopedia 2010 I-0. 2009.
I feel so much smarter now
Did you know that meeseeksanddestroy, the thespian, is also made of ice cream?4 -
Well, now I want a big bowl of Lucky Cat Food Charms.2
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Caporegiem wrote: »SEAHORSES4EVER wrote: »Which fruit/vegetable would you say you resemble? Why?
Well I get called an arsehole a lot so I guess I resemble the bottom side of an apple.
Balloon knot.
Might want to consider bleaching though.
It's similar to vagazzling, but different.1 -
Anything? We could open a talk abou Mia Khalifa
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bufnitzoiu wrote: »Anything? We could open a talk abou Mia Khalifa
We've already had a brief discussion about popular arseholes.0 -
And i missed it..:(0
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edit because the quote was messed up and I can't stand looking at that0
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work_on_it wrote: »
+1. How do you guys stomach those effing things?
I don't know but I am compelled to pick them out and eat them first, or only eat the marshmallows.
Maybe it's part if the fun for me, picking them out because I can't imagine buying a box of marshmallows only
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