If I scream It's for Ice Cream, Part 1

First, let me tell all you wonderful 'village people' that there is a sneaky snake in our midst..

Someone had a birthday and didn't tell a soul

Thought she was being sneaky and hid it like a mole

And now it is my job to shout it high and low

To make a guarantee that everyone will know

Just two days in the past

Our Jackie had her day

And this won't be the last

Time she'll hear me say

HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU SNEAKY SNAKE!

So let's fill her with some ice cream goodies like this blueberry cupcake ice cream...

Here's another delight for that naughty, no tell birthday girl (it was Aug 24th), some yummy (NOT)"savory borscht (beet soup) & dill" ice cream....


Now Michael dearly loves garlic and I also like it (just not as much as he does), but I doubt this ice cream is one he'd like (there COULD be a reason WHY it's free)...

Can't say too much for the eye appeal of this ice cream, but then it is poppy seed ice cream, so you can only do so much. And don't those red blobs look like ketsup, oh yum to that one....

Michael's birthday is in January and he doesn't know that there is a treat out there with his name on it...yup, asparagus ice cream...too bad he hates asparagus...

Now I have tried this ice cream and it pretty much tastes like thin slices of ice cream flavored card board..

Now this is creative and could be good as long as they haven't used the borscht and asparagus ice creams...

So much great information about ice cream that I had to make this a Part 1 of 2 posts:

"The origins of ice cream can be traced back to at least the 4th century B.C. Early references include the Roman emperor Nero (A.D. 37-68) who ordered ice to be brought from the mountains and combined with fruit toppings, and King Tang (A.D. 618-97) of Shang, China who had a method of creating ice and milk concoctions. Ice cream was likely brought from China back to Europe. Over time, recipes for ices, sherbets, and milk ices evolved and served in the fashionable Italian and French royal courts.

After the dessert was imported to the United States, it was served by several famous Americans. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson served it to their guests. In 1700, Governor Bladen of Maryland was recorded as having served it to his guests. In 1774, a London caterer named Philip Lenzi announced in a New York newspaper that he would be offering for sale various confections, including ice cream. Dolly Madison served it in 1812.


First Ice Cream Parlor In America - Origins Of English Name
The first ice cream parlor in America opened in New York City in 1776. American colonists were the first to use the term "ice cream". The name came from the phrase "iced cream" that was similar to "iced tea". The name was later abbreviated to "ice cream" the name we know today.

Methods and Technology
Whoever invented the method of using ice mixed with salt to lower and control the temperature of ice cream ingredients during its making provided a major breakthrough in ice cream technology. Also important was the invention of the wooden bucket freezer with rotary paddles which improved ice cream's manufacture.
Augustus Jackson, a confectioner from Philadelphia, created new recipes for making ice cream in 1832.


Nancy Johnson and William Young - Hand-Cranked Freezers
In 1846, Nancy Johnson patented a hand-cranked freezer that established the basic method of making ice cream still used today. William Young patented the similar "Johnson Patent Ice-Cream Freezer" in 1848.

Jacob Fussell - Commercial Production
In 1851, Jacob Fussell in Baltimore established the first large-scale commercial ice cream plant. Alfred Cralle patented an ice cream mold and scooper used to serve on February 2 1897.

Mechanical Refrigeration
The treat became both distributable and profitable with the introduction of mechanical refrigeration. The ice cream shop or soda fountain has since become an icon of American culture.

Continuous Process Freezer
Around 1926, the first commercially successful continuous process freezer for ice cream was invented by Clarence Vogt.

History of the Ice Cream Sundae
Historians argue over the originator of the ice cream sundae.

History of Ice Cream Cones
The walk-away edible cone made its American debut at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair.

Soft Ice Cream
British chemists discovered a method of doubling the amount of air in ice cream creating soft ice cream."

Below is an example of soft ice cream, unfortunately someone thought dipping chicken nuggets in it would provide a tasty treat....

Now for those free spirits (and slightly insane) who would like to really relish their treats, here is a new and inventive way to get a head cold...

But for those of us who would like a little 'calmer' and more gourmet treats, here you go...

Aaah, the best of both worlds
fruit and nuts to make you feel less guilty about your ice cream mania...

When you're not Ice Creaming, you can
even have a few laughs about it...

How complicated can ice cream flavors be? How much can you put in there? I mean, when the flavor's something like banana ice cream with caramel, fudge chunks, cheddar goldfish and pennies -- you've got to draw a line there.
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Where would you learn how to make ice cream?
At Sundae school.
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Ice Cream
An elderly husband and wife noticed that they were beginning to forget many little things around the house. They were afraid that this could be dangerous, as one of them may accidentally forget to turn off the stove and thus cause a fire. So, they decided to go see their doctor to get some help. Their physician told them that many people their age find it useful to write themselves little notes as reminders. The elderly couple thought this sounded wonderful, and left the doctor's office very pleased with the advice.

When they got home, the wife said, "Honey, will you please go to the kitchen and get me a dish of ice cream? And why don't you write that down so you won't forget?"

"Nonsense," said the husband, "I can remember a dish of ice cream!"

"Well," said the wife, "I'd also like some strawberries on it. You better write that down, because I know you'll forget."

"Don't be silly," replied the husband. "A dish of ice cream and some strawberries. I can remember that!"

"OK, dear, but I'd like you to put some whipped cream on top. Now you'd really better write it down now. You'll forget," said the wife.

"Come now, my memory's not all that bad," said the husband. "No problem, a dish of ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream."

With that, the husband shut the kitchen door behind him. The wife could hear him getting out pots and pans, and making some noise inconsistent with his preparing a dish of ice cream, strawberries, and whipped cream. He emerged from the kitchen about 15 long minutes later.

Walking over to his wife, he presented her with a plate of bacon and eggs. The wife took one look at the plate, glanced up at her husband very seriously and said, "Hey, where's the toast?"

~~~Blessed Trinity, thank You for the blessings of ice cream to cool our palates...may we remember to always "chill" the rest of us when difficult situations arise.