Eating Ice Cream with Fido
July 18, 2013Many people admit that they share their ice cream cones with a pet, usually a dog or a cat. As common and acceptable as this may be, you could be doing it wrong! What do we mean by this? Here are some tips for sharing your ice cream cone with the dog. Moderation – First things first, if you’re going to share your ice cream with Fido, only do so in moderation. Foods high in fat, sugar, or salt can be bad for his system, and treats like ice cream, if overindulged, can promote pancreatitis and obesity. Keep the ice cream sharing to a minimum; that way, your pooch can enjoy your generous heart and keep his health. Know When to Share – Remember that you dog won’t understand “This is a one-time only situation.” If you share your ice cream…
Read MoreThe Silent Ice Cream Trucks
July 11, 2013Children living in Long Beach, California may have to keep their eyes peeled for ice cream trucks so they won't miss them when they roll by. Typically, ice cream trucks grab children’s attention by playing cheerful, upbeat tunes as they mosey through the neighborhood. For Long Beach ice cream vendors, their tunes may be a luxury of the past. Turns out, city residents have been complaining about ice cream trucks and would like city to crack down on the noise pollution produced by them. Now, we know what you’re thinking, “Why would anyone get upset over ice cream truck music?” Well, it’s not just one. One Long Beach truck vendor noted that sometimes he sees three to four trucks parked in the same neighborhood or on the same street all playing their “ice scream, you scream,” songs. Knowing this, we can understand the city residents' frustration. They’re demanding something be…
Read MoreA Cause for Celebration
July 5, 2013July is an exciting month. You can finally count on consistent warm weather, Fourth of July is right around the corner, and the weather is perfect for late night swims and cold ice cream treats. Here is another reason to love the month of July: It’s National Ice Cream Month! What does it mean? There is a time for everything, and the time for ice cream has come. In 1984, Ronald Reagan declared the month of July National Ice Cream Month, as well as the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. Why? Since an upward of 90 percent of Americans love and celebrate ice cream, it only seemed fitting to make a national holiday. Although plenty of us enjoy ice cream on a regular basis, National Ice Cream Month gives us an extra excuse to indulge in the sweet delicacy. How to celebrate - Many of…
Read MoreIce Cream Makes My Teeth Hurt!
June 28, 2013You love biting into a nice cool ice cream treat on a hot summer day; however, what you don’t like is that shooting pain that shoots through your teeth, up your gums, and into your brain. Why does this happen? It doesn't seem like others are in pain when they bite into their ice cream cones. Why is it so painful for you, and how can you make ice cream eating more enjoyable? Cold Sensitive Teeth – Before you jump to conclusion, you must know that the pain you’re feeling is not necessarily a result of tooth decay. If you only experience pain when you eat or drink cold food or beverages, then you’re probably suffering from cold sensitive teeth. This is a condition in which tiny nerve endings, in your teeth, are exposed. When cold liquids or foods touch these nerve endings, you experience sharp pain. What Causes this…
Read MoreIce Cream… Bread?
June 21, 2013We thought we had seen it all when we discovered the bird flavored ice cream in Japan and the weird, gut wrenching flavors of distant lands, and yet, we hadn't yet seen it all. There is always something out there to be discovered, and when we stumbled across this recipe, well, we just had to share. What is it? Well, first it’s ice cream and then… it’s bread. You may be wondering, as we were, how you can possibly bake ice cream into bread. Well, turns out it’s easier than we expected, as all the recipe calls for is your favorite full-fat ice cream, sugar, and rising flour. It's easy to make, too: All you have to do is mix the ingredients together, pop the concoction in the oven, and viola… ice cream bread! Okay, we know what you’re thinking, “It’s a dessert bread, right?” According to most of the testimonials,…
Read MoreWhat You Didn’t Know About Ice Cream
June 13, 2013We know you know a lot about ice cream -- why wouldn't you? Because it's of America’s favorite snacks, we’re sure you know a lot more than you think. Still, here are some fascinating facts about ice cream we’re sure will shock you. Rock Salt – Ever make your own homemade ice cream? If so, think back and recall how the recipe called for rock salt. Why on earth is that? You know that ice cream is made of sugar, milk or cream, and flavoring, so why do you need the salt? Turns out that salt lowers the temperature inside your ice cream machine allowing the ice cream to freeze faster. If it weren't for the rock salt, it would take much longer to make ice cream, and who wants to wait? Food for the Rich and Famous – This might surprise you, but ice cream wasn't always affordable. When…
Read MoreNational Chocolate Ice Cream Day
June 7, 2013Do you know what today is? Today is a special day that calls for a unique celebration… its National Chocolate Ice Cream Day! That’s right, today is the perfect day to indulge on one of the nation's most popular flavors of ice cream. Are you unprepared to celebrate? Not to worry, as we have some ideas for you. Chocolate Ice Cream – You may be wondering why chocolate ice cream gets its own national holiday. Well, why shouldn't it when it’s the second-most sought-after ice cream flavor in the nation! Vanilla ice cream takes the top spot, but we argue it’s only because of its timelessness. If you want to participate in the festivities but don’t know how… here are some ideas. Simply Enjoy – The easiest way to celebrate National Chocolate Ice Cream Day is to enjoy some. Grab a friend or treat the family out for ice cream…
Read MoreAn Ice Cream Tradition
May 30, 2013You know that popular saying, “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream?” Where did it come from? A TV commercial? From an old newspaper ad? Maybe it was spontaneous fan talk or perhaps it was created on a school playground. If these were your guesses, you couldn't be more wrong; it turns out that this popular and well-known saying has some pretty old roots. Where did it come from? This popular phrase comes from a song that was recorded in 1929. The song was a tribute to the growing popularity of ice cream and featured the now popular phrase, “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.” Recorded by a band named Waring’s Pennsylvanians, the song was obviously a hit. Today, many do not know that the phrase they utter came from a song older than their some of their grandparents, and yet the lyrics…
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Fowl Ice Cream
May 23, 2013Did you read the title carefully? We said fowl, not “foul.” Honestly, no matter how bizarre and strange a flavor is, we don't think any of it is truly foul. Or maybe we spoke too soon. A small town café in Japan that serves coffee and curry was inspired to do something, well, crazy. Since the café is home to some 36 pet birds, they thought, “Hey, we should make bird-flavored ice cream!” That’s right, we said bird-flavored. Here are some of their fowl flavors. Maybe you can try some if you're ever across the pond. Java sparrow – If you’re not convinced that bird-flavored ice cream will be as “delicious” as it sounds, try Java sparrow. All it is is vanilla ice cream mixed with a variety of whole grains. Since the Java sparrow is a chunky little guy, marshmallows are hidden inside the ice cream to give the…
Read More3 Shocking Ice Cream Facts
May 14, 2013You love ice cream, don't you? Well, if so, then you probably think that you know everything there is to know about it too, right? You know all the best flavors, you know which brands are made with the best ingredients, and you know that Americans eat the most ice cream out of everyone. Well, bravo, you do know a lot! However, you don’t know everything. Here are some ice cream facts that just might shock even you. It’s Healthy – Did we just say that? Yes, we did. Although ice cream is a dessert that, in large quantities, can really make weight gain inevitable, if eaten in moderation, ice cream can actually be beneficial to your health. Here is why. Ice cream is packed full of Vitamin D and calcium, two nutrients essential for healthy, strong bones. A half a cup is all you need, so don’t use this…
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