Monthly Archives: March 2012

Care For Some Meat Ice Cream, Mate?

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

From the land of the bilby, emu, and Koala comes another oddity: meat ice cream. Australian scientists are working hard to find a way to use meat protein in other foods — including ice cream. So here’s the thinking behind … Continue reading →

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The Ice Cream Avalanche Connection

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

As an unrepentant fan of ice cream, I’m a sucker for movies that have ice cream scenes. It doesn’t matter if the film is Oscar-worthy or a complete flop, I will always have a soft spot in my heart for … Continue reading →

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Buy The Life Of A British Ice Cream Man

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning an ice cream shop in an English coastal town, here’s your chance. For the modest sum of $1,070,115.56, you can step into the shoes of one Steve Graham — literally. The price basically includes … Continue reading →

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Sanders

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

During my last blog series (Old Time Ice Cream Parlors), I ran across a story about a Detroit Ice Cream Parlor that started in 1875. The founder began selling candy but later added ice cream, ice cream sodas and sundaes. … Continue reading →

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Uncle Harry’s New Neighborhood

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

I’m thrilled to announce that Uncle Harry’s Ice Cream Cakes and Rolls can now be found in parts of New York, Pennsylvania and New England thanks to the supermarket company, Price Chopper. While we aren’t in all Price Choppers yet, … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlors

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

When I started the last blog series on old fashioned ice cream parlors, I honestly thought I’d find just a handful. I was happy to discover more than I could have imagined — or blog about. Readers were kind enough … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream To Die For

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

How many ice cream parlors can brag about being the setting for the very last scene in the very last controversial episode of a popular television series? If my math is correct, I count one — Holsten’s Brookdale Confectionary in … Continue reading →

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Resurrected Ice Cream Shop

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

During my research of historic ice cream parlors, I’ve found that some of these shops have had periods where they’ve shut down. For one reason or another the parlor closes down for what appears to be for good. Then along … Continue reading →

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The Roadside Ice Cream Stand

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

When I was a kid, a summer vacation typically involved a lengthy road trip to a far away destination. My father was one for making good time, so he often ignored the back seat requests of, “dad, dad, can we … Continue reading →

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