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The first ice cream parlor
The first ice cream parlor in America opened in New York City in 1776. American colonists were the first to use the term "ice cream". The name came from the phrase "iced cream" that was similar to "iced tea". The name was later abbreviated to "ice cream" the name we know today. -
The methods to Ice cream
Whoever invented the method of using ice mixed with salt to lower and control the temperature of ice cream ingredients during its making provided a major breakthrough in ice cream technology. Also important was the invention of the wooden bucket freezer with rotary paddles, which improved the manufacture of ice cream. Augustus Jackson, a confectioner from Philadelphia, created new recipes for making ice cream in 1832. -
The hand Cranked freezer used to make ice cream
Nancy Johnson and William Young - Hand-Cranked Freezers
In 1846, Nancy Johnson patented a hand-cranked freezer that established the basic method of making ice cream still used today. William Young patented the similar "Johnson Patent Ice-Cream Freezer" in 1848. -
The background behind Good Humor Ice Cream Bar
In 1920, Harry Burt invented the Good Humor Ice Cream Bar and patented it in 1923. Burt sold his Good Humor bars from a fleet of white trucks equipped with bells and uniformed drivers. -
The background behind ice cream
The origins of ice cream can be traced back to at least the 4th century B.C. Early references include the Roman emperor Nero (A.D. 37-68) who ordered ice to be brought from the mountains and combined with fruit toppings, and King Tang (A.D. -
Can You make Ice cream without a freezer?
You can make ice cream in a plastic bag as a fun science project. The best part is you don't need an ice cream maker or even a freezer. This is a fun and tasty food science project that explores freezing point depression. -
How you can use liquid nitrogen to make ice cream.
You can use liquid nitrogen to make ice cream pretty much instantly. This makes a nice cryogenics or phase change demonstration.
