Welcome to to the world of the treat that no one can resist!
Ice cream is one food that you can never eat frowning. It is a treat that is enjoyed across the world in many shapes, sizes, and flavors. Whether it is a warm day, just the everyday, or for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or all of the above, nothing beats the experience of delicious ice cream.
This blog will explore the scrumptious world of ice cream and the many ways that it is enjoyed and experienced from the first time ice cream hit the dessert scene to now, where it is anything but your average treat.
Ice cream has come a long way from being chilled sweetened cream, not only does each culture have a unique spin on the frosty classic, but the way it is produced and made has also changed from unique textures to different dietary needs. Ice cream is an ever-growing symbol in pop culture with new flavors and ways of experiencing it being created every day.
Follow along on this mouthwatering adventure, it is going to be a sweet ride.
History
Did you know Alexander the Great once enjoyed an early version of ice cream made from snow/ice flavored with honey and nectar?
Ice cream has passed the test of time in regards to familiarity and popularity as a welcomed sweet treat, but you might be surprised how long it dates back.
According to the International Dairy Foods Association, ice cream dates as far as the second century B.C. Ice cream has gone through different forms from snow and honey to the complex flavors and combinations of today. Many historical figures like Nero Claudius Caesar, Marco Polo, and Thomas Jefferson have all enjoyed and contributed to creating the chilled treat that is ice cream today.
Culture
The invention of ice cream was ice-shattering and soon people from all over began taking the idea of ice cream and making it their own. Depending on where you go in the world you may find that ice cream comes in unique forms with different and exciting flavors.
One culture that is world-renowned for their ice cream interpretation is Italy and their world-famous gelato. Gelato is traditionally made from more milk than cream compared to most ice creams.
Their flavors also range from unique flavors such as rich nutty pistachio, Stracciatella (vanilla with chocolate), Zabaglione (cream and sweet wine), Amarena (cream and sour cherry), Tiramisù, and many fruity flavors such as strawberry and mango just to name a few.
One recent unique Italian contribution to the world of ice cream is that of affogato. Affogato, meaning drowned, is vanilla gelato with a shot of hot espresso over top. The perfect way to end your evening or start your morning.
Creation & Production
Ice cream is always evolving as we find new techniques of creating ice cream to give it a new texture or to create an exciting flavor experience.
Another ice cream revolution has come in the form of creating ice cream for individuals with special dietary guidelines. Right now, Keto (A special diet requiring no sugar and high amounts of fat and protein) ice cream is soaring in popularity.
Ice cream companies are now specializing in new recipes that can cater to specialized diets whether it is Keto, sugar-free, lactose-free, plant-based, vegan, etc. Ice cream will soon be a treat all can enjoy.
Trendy
Ice cream can no longer stand on flavor alone. In the age of Instagram foodies and ice cream cake making TikToks we have entered into a new world of the “Ice Cream Experience.” We look for exciting flavors, new textures, and most importantly: is it social media approved?
We will explore the newest of the new, the up and coming when it comes to Ice Cream Pop Culture, where the colors and flavors are something out of dreams and the presentation and ambiance are perfect for the gram. From charcoal ice cream to over the top shakes and ice cream hot spots, there is so much more than just your average scoop.
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