The heat of the summer leaves us desiring cooler things. One of the top items on the list of favorite summer treats most likely is ice cream. July is National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday in July is known as National Ice Cream Day. Today, just happens to be that special day.
National Ice Cream Day and month were both part of legislation sponsored by a senator from Kentucky in 1984. The bill was signed and President Ronald Reagan gave it the special Presidential Proclamation on July 9th 1984.
Ice cream is one of the most iconic American desserts of all time. Statistics held by the International Dairy Foods Association the United States Ice Cream industry produces over 10 billion dollars a year. Ten percent of the milk that U.S. Dairy farmers produce goes into the production of ice cream. It is clear that we love ice cream but who was it that made it first??
The question of who invented ice cream has been disputed by many different countries. The answer to this queston is disputed by many countries with most credit being given to the Chinese. Where ever it was invented may be disputed but the way it came to America is clear. Europeans brought the invention of ice cream with them to the new world. It was a favorite of the wealthy and would stay that way til around the 19th century. When technology was created to mass produce ice cream all could enjoy this super dessert.
Around the world you will find many ways to serve ice cream
Many southeast Asia coffee shops and food courts offer this dessert known as Ice Kacang or ABC (air batu campur) The dessert is common in Singapore as well. This treat is made via an ice shaving machine that churns out shaved ice and red beans.
The brightly colored dessert is at times served with fruit cocktails and dressings. In Malaysia the dish is served with chee, red beans, sweet corn, grass jelly and cubes of agar agar. Other ingredients that may be used include aloe vera, cendol, or ice cream. The dish is topped with evaporated milk, condensed milk or coconut milk, red rose syrup and sarsi syrup.
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So glad to read this post after I finished my French Vanilla with candied pecans. I dont feel so bad since it is Ice Cream day!!
ReplyDeleteoh my that sounds yummy, a national day means no guilt or at least we can tell ourselves that
DeleteI can't eat very much ice cream, so any way I can get it is pretty good in my book!
ReplyDeleteso many different diets and issues with foods now days, I don't eat alot of ice cream either save it for special days
DeleteThis is my favorite National Day! And one that we love to celebrate
ReplyDeleteeasy enough to do and great tasting celebration as well
Deleteicecream is not my favourite. so many calories for not much texture and taste, give me chocolate or cake anyday lol
ReplyDeletewe all have our own favorites, by the way you will find lots of great recipes with both of these
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ReplyDeleteReading your blog I have this sudden craving to have ice cream :-)
ReplyDeletewell, then by all means go have yourself a bit of that yummy, delicious ice cream
DeleteOh heavens! That ice cream looks so mouth watering! I always love ice cream for my dessert too although I wish we had an Ice Cream National Day too.
ReplyDeletewell, keep eating spread the word and maybe one day ....
DeleteIce Cream National Day exists and we would love to see you there!
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We totally missed out on ice cream day and didn't get around to it. Thanks for catching us up with this post!
ReplyDeletenever hurts to revisit a day, gosh forgot the ice cream... not good
DeleteShaved ice and red beans? Sounds interesting. Im not a big fan of ice cream but if I had to choose then maybe cookies and cream.
ReplyDeletealways willing to see things in others directions, truly sounds worth a try , how about mine???
DeleteYes please. I just love my ice cream. I'll have to be sure to have some today.
ReplyDeleteyou are much welcome, sounds like a great plan for any day
DeleteI love my ice cream! There is a thai ice cream place that opened nearby that I love! Also loving mochi lately!
ReplyDeletethat sounds super interesting Thai ice cream, something I want to try now as well
DeleteI totally wish I knew when this was so I could've participated.
ReplyDeleteJuly is a great time to have ice cream and the national day is always on the third sunday of July
DeleteWe have something like that here its called "halo halo". Now im craving for ice cream!
ReplyDeleteI love ice cream. This made my mouth water. Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteyou are very welcome, I guess it's time for you to get a bit of ice cream
DeleteWow, how have I never heard about National Ice Cream month. A whole month, this is awesome and perfect being right in the middle of summer.
ReplyDeleteexactly, its time for ice cream
DeleteIce cream has always been one of my favorite summer treats. I have enjoyed it in quite a few countries already.
ReplyDeletewould be very interesting seeing how other countries serve up a favorite treat like ice cream
DeleteI love ice cream and believe me, we have had our fair share of it this month!!
ReplyDeletedo not blame you ice cream and summer time oh my go together like peanut butter and jelly
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