Good news everyone: July is National Ice Cream Month! This month is the ice cream man’s answer to Black Friday. It also happens to be the time of year when softball and baseball coaches around the country help put the ice cream man’s children through college. Since there’s no better way to cool down (or get messy) on a hot summer day than devouring a giant waffle cone, we’re dedicating this post to ice cream and a number of products at Gettington.com that can help you have your own ice cream social. ( I'm writing this as I sit in bed eating my own icecream - thank goodness for low calorie ice cream)
Having a firm understanding of ice cream history as well as facts and figures is important to properly celebrate National Ice Cream Month. Use some of the below information to impress your friends and they’ll be ready to crown you king of rocky road faster than soft serve melts in 100-degree heat.
What are the top favorite ice cream flavors?
According to our friends at the International Ice Cream Association, Vanilla is preferred by 29% of the population. Here’s the top five:
The Cold Sweat Ice Cream: includes chunks of the world’s hottest peppers. It’s so hot, the people at Sunni Sky’s Homemade Ice Cream demand that patrons sign a waiver before attempting to taste this flavor. It might be best if you leave this flavor for Adam Richman of Man vs. Food fame.
When you visit the local ice cream stand or try to sample each of Baskin-Robbins’ 31 flavors, you might run into a scoop or two that does not please your pallet. Well, the strange flavors in the U.S. have nothing on their Japanese counterparts. Here’s the scoop on flavors you can find across the Pacific (I think I’ll stick with vanilla, thank you very much):
Who created National Ice Cream Month?
The month-long celebration was first declared in 1984 by President Ronald Regan. President Regan also proclaimed that the third Sunday in July will be known as National Ice Cream Day. In 2010, July 18 is the big day. President Regan asked that Americans celebrate ice cream with “appropriate ceremonies and activities.”
Since you’ve received an education in ice cream, Gettington.com has a number of ways for you to put that knowledge to work and make your own flavors from home. It’s a fun activity that is not as difficult as you think, and is a simple way to get kids interested in the kitchen. Here are a few of the ice cream maker options you’ll find on the site, along with a cone maker and a link to some recipes to help get you started.
Cuisinart Automatic Frozen Ice Cream Maker
Great for taking your first step into the world of homemade ice cream, this maker can whip up 1.5 quarts of frozen yogurt, ice cream, sherbert, sorbet or frozen drinks in 20 to 30 minutes. The large spout also makes it easy to add ingredients to your frozen creation, but if you’re adding squid ink, I’ll wait for the second batch!
White Mountain Electric 6qt Ice Cream Maker
Yes, you read that correctly. This machine makes 6 quarts of ice cream! In 20 – 40 minutes, the White Mountain Electric Ice Cream Maker transforms your favorite ice cream recipe, ice and rock salt into a dessert worthy of National Ice Cream Month honors – President Regan would be very proud!
Maxi-Matic Elite Wafflecone Maker
Ice cream is great in cups, bowls and cones, but the ultimate in edible ice cream containers has to be the waffle cone. You can pick up the store-bought variety almost anywhere, although they never compare to the real deal from your local stand – unless you have your very own waffle cone maker. If you plan on cone creation this month, remember the waffle cone’s best benefit: its sturdiness. While sugar cones easily crack or leak, the waffle cone can handle the necessary amount of ice cream and toppings for a proper ice cream celebration.
Hopefully, you’re planning to enjoy some ice cream this month. If you’re a regular ice cream maker, we’d love to hear your favorite recipes (even if they’re bizarre). If you’re new to the ice cream game, check out these recipes to help kick-start your frozen adventures. Now commence the celebration with “appropriate ceremonies and activities.” Just remember to send an invite our way!
Having a firm understanding of ice cream history as well as facts and figures is important to properly celebrate National Ice Cream Month. Use some of the below information to impress your friends and they’ll be ready to crown you king of rocky road faster than soft serve melts in 100-degree heat.
What are the top favorite ice cream flavors?
According to our friends at the International Ice Cream Association, Vanilla is preferred by 29% of the population. Here’s the top five:
- Vanilla, 29%
- Chocolate, 8.9%
- Butter pecan, 5.3%
- Strawberry, 5.3%
- Neapolitan, 4.2%
The Cold Sweat Ice Cream: includes chunks of the world’s hottest peppers. It’s so hot, the people at Sunni Sky’s Homemade Ice Cream demand that patrons sign a waiver before attempting to taste this flavor. It might be best if you leave this flavor for Adam Richman of Man vs. Food fame.
When you visit the local ice cream stand or try to sample each of Baskin-Robbins’ 31 flavors, you might run into a scoop or two that does not please your pallet. Well, the strange flavors in the U.S. have nothing on their Japanese counterparts. Here’s the scoop on flavors you can find across the Pacific (I think I’ll stick with vanilla, thank you very much):
- Pit Viper
- Eel
- Horse
- Squid Ink
Who created National Ice Cream Month?
The month-long celebration was first declared in 1984 by President Ronald Regan. President Regan also proclaimed that the third Sunday in July will be known as National Ice Cream Day. In 2010, July 18 is the big day. President Regan asked that Americans celebrate ice cream with “appropriate ceremonies and activities.”
Since you’ve received an education in ice cream, Gettington.com has a number of ways for you to put that knowledge to work and make your own flavors from home. It’s a fun activity that is not as difficult as you think, and is a simple way to get kids interested in the kitchen. Here are a few of the ice cream maker options you’ll find on the site, along with a cone maker and a link to some recipes to help get you started.
Cuisinart Automatic Frozen Ice Cream Maker
Great for taking your first step into the world of homemade ice cream, this maker can whip up 1.5 quarts of frozen yogurt, ice cream, sherbert, sorbet or frozen drinks in 20 to 30 minutes. The large spout also makes it easy to add ingredients to your frozen creation, but if you’re adding squid ink, I’ll wait for the second batch!
White Mountain Electric 6qt Ice Cream Maker
Yes, you read that correctly. This machine makes 6 quarts of ice cream! In 20 – 40 minutes, the White Mountain Electric Ice Cream Maker transforms your favorite ice cream recipe, ice and rock salt into a dessert worthy of National Ice Cream Month honors – President Regan would be very proud!
Maxi-Matic Elite Wafflecone Maker
Ice cream is great in cups, bowls and cones, but the ultimate in edible ice cream containers has to be the waffle cone. You can pick up the store-bought variety almost anywhere, although they never compare to the real deal from your local stand – unless you have your very own waffle cone maker. If you plan on cone creation this month, remember the waffle cone’s best benefit: its sturdiness. While sugar cones easily crack or leak, the waffle cone can handle the necessary amount of ice cream and toppings for a proper ice cream celebration.
Hopefully, you’re planning to enjoy some ice cream this month. If you’re a regular ice cream maker, we’d love to hear your favorite recipes (even if they’re bizarre). If you’re new to the ice cream game, check out these recipes to help kick-start your frozen adventures. Now commence the celebration with “appropriate ceremonies and activities.” Just remember to send an invite our way!
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