TED-ED: A Brief History Of Ice-Cream
Welcome to ‘A Brief History of Ice Cream,’ where we scoop up the frosty origins of everyone’s favorite treat! T
In this sweet educational video, TED-ED showcases a delightful journey through time revealing how ice cream evolved from a luxurious rarity to a global treat enjoyed by all. 🍨
The History Of Ice-Cream
Ready for a quick scoop on ice cream that’s cooler than a double cone on a hot day? 🍨
* 200 BC: Ancient China gets frosty with a mix of snow, milk, and rice.
* AD 54-68: Emperor Nero sends slaves to fetch snow for his fruit toppings.
* 1300s: Marco Polo brings a recipe resembling sherbet back to Italy.
* 1600s: Ice cream crosses the pond to France, becoming a hit among the French aristocracy.
* 1843: Nancy Johnson patents the hand-cranked ice cream churn in the US, making DIY ice cream a breeze.
Fun Facts About Ice-Cream
How about a couple fun facts about this sweet treat!
* George Washington spent the equivalent of $6,600 on ice cream in the summer of 1790.
* The sundae was born when American soda shops skirted blue laws by eliminating soda from “soda ice cream” on Sundays and adding syrup instead.
* Ice cream cones debuted at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, improvising when an ice cream vendor ran out of dishes and rolled up waffles to keep up with demand.
Who knew frozen dairy could be so fascinating? Whether it’s a classic vanilla or a daring durian flavor, ice cream has a rich history as diverse as its flavors.
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