Author: pralines

The Secret to Making Ice Cream in the 17th Century

December 29, 2015

It is unclear who first served ice cream. There are stories about the Roman emperor Nero and Catherine de Medici serving frozen treats, but the first confirmed mention of ice cream

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Affogato Is a Delicious Winter Dessert

December 23, 2015

Ice cream is a dessert that can be enjoy at any time of the year. Make your ice cream special this winter by turning it into affogato. Affogato is an Italian

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7 Reasons to Eat Ice Cream This Winter

December 17, 2015

Ice cream is most popular on hot summer days, but many people enjoy eating it year-round. Even if the temperature is below freezing outside, there is no reason why you should

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Could Ice Cream Be Good for You?

December 10, 2015

A recent study by scientists in Israel suggests that foods such as ice cream that are considered unhealthy may be better than so-called “healthy” foods for some people. The human gut

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Solar-Powered Truck Serves Ice Cream Inspired by Colors of Sunset

December 2, 2015

American artist Spencer Finch has created a sculptural installation that distills the colors of a sunset into soft-serve ice cream. His solar-powered ice cream truck will be serving ice cream cones

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Creameries at Universities Teach Students How to Create Ice Cream Treats

November 24, 2015

Universities across the country have dairy programs where students learn the science of creating ice cream and other delicious products. These labs are open to the public for samples and tours

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How to Make Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie for Thanksgiving

November 20, 2015

Pumpkin pie is a traditional Thanksgiving dessert, and everybody loves ice cream throughout the year. Why not combine them? Try this recipe for pumpkin ice cream pie at your holiday dinner

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College Students Learn the Physics of Making Ice Cream

November 15, 2015

A class at Boston University teaches students the science behind the making of some of their favorite foods, including ice cream. Professor Rama Bansil teaches the Physics of Food/Cooking course. The

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STEM Program Teaches First Graders How Ice Cream Is Made

November 14, 2015

First grade students in Paradise Valley Schools in Arizona will have a special opportunity to learn how ice cream is made. The students will participate in Ice Cream Factory, an experiential

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How to Host an Ice Cream Social

November 13, 2015

An ice cream social is fun for kids and adults at any time of the year. Here are some tips to help you plan and set up your ice cream party.

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