Ice cream 1

Humans have lived on earth for 10,000 to 100,000 years depending on who you ask. So many things we take for granted today are relatively new.

"The first recorded mention of ice cream was on the menu of a feast given in 1671 by King Charles II. The banquet was held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Charles’ ascendency to the British throne. The flavour remains unknown, but the dessert was exclusive to the King’s table and served with “one plate of white strawberries”.

"The new treat quickly took off." But . . only for the elite.  Why? They were the only ones who could afford to harvest ice and bring it right into their home to freeze the delicacy, not to mention affording the cream and sugar.

photo: food network

(cont'd tomorrow)