Monthly Archives: July 2010

Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

Posted on July 29, 2010 by

History credits the invention of ice cream to a few sources. One of the most credible links is that of the Chinese during the Tang period (A.D. 618-907). The Chinese recipe included milk from buffalo, cow and goat, flour and … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream Trucks

Posted on July 28, 2010 by

I remember first learning how Russian scientist Ivan Pavlov trained his dogs to drool by ringing a bell. I was amused that a dog could be tricked into salivating by hearing a sound without food in sight. Then I thought … Continue reading →

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Trivia Contest

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

I have a new contest for you. The answer is in a past blog. Since I’ve only been blogging for a little while, you don’t have much work ahead of you. Which Norfolk, Virginia restaurant claims to be the home … Continue reading →

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King Kullen Supermarket

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

I was short on provisions, so I dropped into a King Kullen Supermarket today to restock. Apparently, King Kullen is America’s first supermarket. How fitting that the city that had the first ice cream parlor has the first supermarket. The … Continue reading →

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New York. Home of the first ice cream parlor.

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

First, let me just say that it was good to have a name for my truck as I drove into the Big Apple. So far “Just Chilling” has survived New York City traffic. My nerves are a different matter altogether. … Continue reading →

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National Ice Cream Month

Posted on July 23, 2010 by

In my humble opinion, one of the most important proclamations made by an American president was that of Ronald Reagan naming July National Ice Cream Month. OK, OK, there may be a couple of proclamations more important than National Ice … Continue reading →

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Bassetts Ice Cream

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

I discovered a new ice cream company during the Philadelphia Ice Cream Festival last Saturday at the Reading Terminal Market. Well, it’s new to me. Apparently, Bassetts Ice Cream is the oldest existing ice cream company in America. Bassetts got … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Ice Cream Festival

Posted on July 19, 2010 by

As you know, I’m a fan of ice cream. I’m also a big fan of festivals. So, you can imagine my excitement at the thought of attending a festival dedicated to ice cream. The Philadelphia Ice Cream Festival at the … Continue reading →

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Off to Philly

Posted on July 16, 2010 by

I’m leaving the Baltimore area and heading up to Philadelphia for tomorrow’s ice cream festival. I’ll tell you all about it Monday.

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