Ice Cream Flavorology

Friday, April 23, 2010 @ 1:11 PM | comment (0)

• In 60 A.D., the Roman emperor Nero ordered ice to be brought from the mountains, and combined it with fruit toppings.
• In the 13th century, Marco Polo learned of the Chinese method of creating ice and milk mixtures and brought it back to Europe.
• The ice cream cone was invented at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904. An ice cream vendor ran out of paper cups and asked a nearby waffle booth to make some thin waffles he could roll up to hold the ice cream.
• However, it is also reported that a patent had been taken out in the late 1890's for an ice cream cone by Italo Marchiony. So, the ice cream cone was probably popularized at the St. Louis Fair, but not invented there.
• The ice cream makers of Naples were famous in the early 19th century, especially Tortoni, who created many layered ice cream cakes. Natives of Naples are known as Neapolitans.
• Over time, people created recipes for ices, sherbets, and milk ices. It became a fashionable treat in Italy and France, and once imported to the United States, ice cream was served by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Dolley Madison. Jefferson's favorite flavor was vanilla.
• Abe Lincoln's mother supposedly died when the family dairy cow ate poisonous mushrooms and Mrs. Lincoln drank the milk.
• It has been reported that George Washington liked ice cream so much that he had a bill for $200 for ice cream one summer. (Agricultural Council of America)
• At one time it was against the law to serve ice cream on cherry pie in Kansas.
• The world's first soft-serve ice cream machine was in an Olympia, Washington Dairy Queen.
• The popular international Haagen Dazs ice cream was created in 1959 by Polish born New York businessman Reuben Mattus. The Danish sounding name was also invented by Mattus, and the premium ice cream had a map of Scandinavia on the carton.

So, what does your favorite ice cream flavor say about you? Here's a list and find out:

Butter
If your favorite flavor is Butter, you might be characterized as the perfect worker. You are devoted, conscientious, respectful and fiscally conservative. You hold high standards for right and wrong and show integrity in all of your actions. This includes an extreme sensitivity for others’ feelings. You aren’t one to wear your heart on your sleeve; it takes a little encouragement from close friends and family to share your deepest thoughts.
Romantic Compatibility: You are most romantically compatible with those who prefer Mint Chocolate Chip.



Chocolate Chip
As a chocolate chip lover, you are competitive and accomplished; no victory is sweet without a little hard work. Although you are competent and ambitious in love and work, you are generous with your time and money, never taking your blessings for granted. Your captivating personality makes you a shining star in social situations.

Romantic Compatibility: You are most romantically compatible with those who prefer Butter Pecan or Double Chocolate Chunk


CoffeeAs a coffee lover, you are lively, dramatic and flirtatious – thriving on the passion of the moment. Because you throw yourself into all that you do, you tend to be over-committed, starting new projects without finishing old ones. You tend to become bored by dull relationships and thrive on new and exciting ventures.

Romantic Compatibility: You are most compatible with those who prefer Strawberry.



Double Chocolate ChunkIf you love Double Chocolate Chunk, you tend to be lively, creative and dramatic. Always the life of the party, you charm everyone you meet with your enthusiasm and sense of style. You enjoy being in the spotlight and prefer to be in the company of friends rather than left alone to reflect on life. You prefer passion and excitement in your romantic relationships, and require a lot of attention from your mate.

Romantic Compatibility: You are most romantically compatible with those who prefer Butter Pecan or Chocolate Chip.



Mint Chocolate Chip
As a Mint Chocolate Chip lover, you tend to be ambitious and confident… yet a little skeptical about life. You are a realist who prepares for the future, needing a solid plan to feel secure. While your stubbornness is a business asset, it can add a challenging element to your relationships. Nonetheless, your loyalty, honesty and dependability create lasting friendships and close family ties.

Romantic Compatibility: You are most compatible with other Mint Chocolate Chip lovers.


Rocky Road
If you opt for the rich, indulgent taste of Rocky Road, you tend to be a balanced mixture of charm and practicality. While you are outgoing and engaging in social situations, in the business world you tend to be more aggressive and goal-oriented. You enjoy being catered to, and appreciate the finer things in life. You are very sensitive to minor slights and respond best to encouragement rather than criticism.

Romantic Compatibility: You are most compatible with other Rocky Road fans.



StrawberryA love for strawberry reveals a thoughtful, logical person who carefully weighs each option before making decisions. More a follower than a leader, you are content and effective working behind the scenes and out of the limelight. In relationships, you are often characterized as shy and reserved. Although you don’t fall head-over-heels in love at first sight, once you commit to a relationship, you are loyal and supportive.
Romantic Compatibility: You are most compatible with those who prefer Strawberry, Rocky Road, Mint Chocolate Chip and Vanilla.



Vanilla


There is nothing plain about Vanilla. In fact, if you love Vanilla, you are actually a colorful, dramatic risk taker who relies more on intuition than logic. Emotionally expressive and idealistic, you tend to set high goals for yourself, and push yourself to meet and exceed them. On the romantic front, you tend to rely on secure romantic relationships that fulfill your emotional needs while working toward future objectives.

Romantic Compatibility: You are most romantically compatible with those who prefer Rocky Road.

Friday, April 23, 2010 @ 1:11 PM | comment (0)

• In 60 A.D., the Roman emperor Nero ordered ice to be brought from the mountains, and combined it with fruit toppings.
• In the 13th century, Marco Polo learned of the Chinese method of creating ice and milk mixtures and brought it back to Europe.
• The ice cream cone was invented at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904. An ice cream vendor ran out of paper cups and asked a nearby waffle booth to make some thin waffles he could roll up to hold the ice cream.
• However, it is also reported that a patent had been taken out in the late 1890's for an ice cream cone by Italo Marchiony. So, the ice cream cone was probably popularized at the St. Louis Fair, but not invented there.
• The ice cream makers of Naples were famous in the early 19th century, especially Tortoni, who created many layered ice cream cakes. Natives of Naples are known as Neapolitans.
• Over time, people created recipes for ices, sherbets, and milk ices. It became a fashionable treat in Italy and France, and once imported to the United States, ice cream was served by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Dolley Madison. Jefferson's favorite flavor was vanilla.
• Abe Lincoln's mother supposedly died when the family dairy cow ate poisonous mushrooms and Mrs. Lincoln drank the milk.
• It has been reported that George Washington liked ice cream so much that he had a bill for $200 for ice cream one summer. (Agricultural Council of America)
• At one time it was against the law to serve ice cream on cherry pie in Kansas.
• The world's first soft-serve ice cream machine was in an Olympia, Washington Dairy Queen.
• The popular international Haagen Dazs ice cream was created in 1959 by Polish born New York businessman Reuben Mattus. The Danish sounding name was also invented by Mattus, and the premium ice cream had a map of Scandinavia on the carton.

So, what does your favorite ice cream flavor say about you? Here's a list and find out:

Butter
If your favorite flavor is Butter, you might be characterized as the perfect worker. You are devoted, conscientious, respectful and fiscally conservative. You hold high standards for right and wrong and show integrity in all of your actions. This includes an extreme sensitivity for others’ feelings. You aren’t one to wear your heart on your sleeve; it takes a little encouragement from close friends and family to share your deepest thoughts.
Romantic Compatibility: You are most romantically compatible with those who prefer Mint Chocolate Chip.



Chocolate Chip
As a chocolate chip lover, you are competitive and accomplished; no victory is sweet without a little hard work. Although you are competent and ambitious in love and work, you are generous with your time and money, never taking your blessings for granted. Your captivating personality makes you a shining star in social situations.

Romantic Compatibility: You are most romantically compatible with those who prefer Butter Pecan or Double Chocolate Chunk


CoffeeAs a coffee lover, you are lively, dramatic and flirtatious – thriving on the passion of the moment. Because you throw yourself into all that you do, you tend to be over-committed, starting new projects without finishing old ones. You tend to become bored by dull relationships and thrive on new and exciting ventures.

Romantic Compatibility: You are most compatible with those who prefer Strawberry.



Double Chocolate ChunkIf you love Double Chocolate Chunk, you tend to be lively, creative and dramatic. Always the life of the party, you charm everyone you meet with your enthusiasm and sense of style. You enjoy being in the spotlight and prefer to be in the company of friends rather than left alone to reflect on life. You prefer passion and excitement in your romantic relationships, and require a lot of attention from your mate.

Romantic Compatibility: You are most romantically compatible with those who prefer Butter Pecan or Chocolate Chip.



Mint Chocolate Chip
As a Mint Chocolate Chip lover, you tend to be ambitious and confident… yet a little skeptical about life. You are a realist who prepares for the future, needing a solid plan to feel secure. While your stubbornness is a business asset, it can add a challenging element to your relationships. Nonetheless, your loyalty, honesty and dependability create lasting friendships and close family ties.

Romantic Compatibility: You are most compatible with other Mint Chocolate Chip lovers.


Rocky Road
If you opt for the rich, indulgent taste of Rocky Road, you tend to be a balanced mixture of charm and practicality. While you are outgoing and engaging in social situations, in the business world you tend to be more aggressive and goal-oriented. You enjoy being catered to, and appreciate the finer things in life. You are very sensitive to minor slights and respond best to encouragement rather than criticism.

Romantic Compatibility: You are most compatible with other Rocky Road fans.



StrawberryA love for strawberry reveals a thoughtful, logical person who carefully weighs each option before making decisions. More a follower than a leader, you are content and effective working behind the scenes and out of the limelight. In relationships, you are often characterized as shy and reserved. Although you don’t fall head-over-heels in love at first sight, once you commit to a relationship, you are loyal and supportive.
Romantic Compatibility: You are most compatible with those who prefer Strawberry, Rocky Road, Mint Chocolate Chip and Vanilla.



Vanilla


There is nothing plain about Vanilla. In fact, if you love Vanilla, you are actually a colorful, dramatic risk taker who relies more on intuition than logic. Emotionally expressive and idealistic, you tend to set high goals for yourself, and push yourself to meet and exceed them. On the romantic front, you tend to rely on secure romantic relationships that fulfill your emotional needs while working toward future objectives.

Romantic Compatibility: You are most romantically compatible with those who prefer Rocky Road.