Vanilla is considered the most popular flavor of ice cream, but ever since the Italians froze hot chocolate in 1692, chocolate has been a close contender. The celebratory day itself was likely started by an ice cream manufacturer to encourage greater sales of the delightful dessert, but the question remains whether there was really any need to encourage people to eat more chocolate ice cream.
Chocolate ice cream is made by combining the cocoa powder with eggs, cream, vanilla, and sugar. The recipe is then frozen, and the more adventurous celebrant could consider making their own ice cream-based dessert in order to celebrate National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, or simply open the freezer and grab any tub that is close to hand.
But what is it exactly about chocolate ice cream that we should be celebrating?
The US is the third-highest producer and consumer of the cold stuff in the world. Whilst the good old chocolate flavor may have been pipped to the post by vanilla, it is not any less worthy of being celebrated with its own day every year and is still in the top 5 rated ice cream flavors!
So, if you need a reason other than the fact that chocolate ice cream even exists, you have come to the right place! Well, if that is the case be prepared to eat your words or rather, ice cream! A firm favorite in America and of course, the rest of the world, ice cream is not just for those who are going through a breakup. But, whilst we are discussing this – has anyone actually seen a dumped party consume their body weight in ice cream whilst sobbing hysterically in front of a TV in real life? No? We did not think so but that does not negate the essential food item that is chocolate ice cream. Or even just ice cream.
- Ice Cream is a luxury – honest! Up until the late 1800s, ice cream was only for the rich and super-elite. This is due to the fact that they were the only ones who could afford to import it and then freeze it when it arrived. So next time you are looking for a more upmarket snack – look no further than the humble yet mighty tub of chocolate ice cream.
- Just like a bar of chocolate, chocolate ice cream is highly versatile – add it to desserts, milkshakes, top it with an assortment of sweet and savory foods, or even combine it with other chocolate foodstuffs to make a delectable dessert that is sure to induce a food coma.
- Ice Cream Sundaes. That is it. No elaboration needed. Did you know, Ice Cream Sundaes were actually made to be served on a Sunday? Ice cream was a popular addition to soda drinks in local soda shops. By law, on Sundays, this drink was not allowed to be sold. As a way around this, a popular ice cream parlor chose to serve the ice cream and syrup without the soda to get around laws about sugary treats on the Sabbath. So the story goes anyway. But either way, the treat is still a firm favorite all over the world.
thanks, Michele, Picture Coordinator
JOKE OF THE DAY thanks, Bev
WORD OF THE DAY
autumnal
MEANING:adjective:
1. Relating to the season of autumn.
2. Past the prime of life or maturity.
ETYMOLOGY:From Latin autumnus (autumn). Earliest documented use: 1440.
USAGE:“At this autumnal stage of his career, however, [Barry Harris] apparently prefers to understate the case, having little left to prove.”
Howard Reich; Harris Warms Up Season at Showcase; Chicago Tribune; Jan 7, 2006.
TODAY'S ARTIST thanks, Natalie
1. Relating to the season of autumn.
2. Past the prime of life or maturity.
Howard Reich; Harris Warms Up Season at Showcase; Chicago Tribune; Jan 7, 2006.
Kim Deuk-sin (1754–1822) 
was the son of a royal court painter, Kim Eungri, and followed in his father's footsteps. He entered royal service as a member of the Dohwaseo, the official painters of the Joseon court.
looks like she has triplets.... but she doesn't :o)))
IDIOM OF THE DAYWhat does 'butt of a joke' mean?
Meaning:
If something or someone becomes the butt of a joke it or they are not taken seriously anymore.
thanks, Patsy
thanks, Patsy
Why do your lips have that natural reddish/pinkish tint to it? That is caused by the blood capillaries that are located just under your lips. The lips are a thinner layer of skin that reflect the color more.
A 'nickelodeon' was a small type of theater where you could watch movies that cost a nickel in the early 1900s.
Per the Cisco Certifications Facebook page, it's estimated that the entire world population spends 500,000 hours a day entering passwords or security codes of some sort.
YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
French Toast (Serves two)
In bowl whisk:
2 eggs2 T. cream1 T. sugar
1 t. vanilla
1/4 t. cinnamon
Dip 4 bread slices in and fry in non-stick pan until slightly browned, then flip. Serve with maple or fruit syrup.
It's strawberry time
YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
1/4 t. cinnamon
Dip 4 bread slices in and fry in non-stick pan until slightly browned, then flip. Serve with maple or fruit syrup.
COFFEE thanks, Michele
Tenthredo scrophulariae, the figwort sawfly, is a species of insect
in the family Tenthredinidae, found across Europe. The larvae are
relatively large, with a length of 30 millimetres (1.2 in) and having
22 legs. They have a white body with black spots, and feed on
mullein and figworts. They feed from August to September and
emerge as adults in May the following year. This T. scrophulariae
larva was photographed near Keila in north-western Estonia.
Tenthredo scrophulariae, the figwort sawfly, is a species of insect in the family Tenthredinidae, found across Europe. The larvae are relatively large, with a length of 30 millimetres (1.2 in) and having 22 legs. They have a white body with black spots, and feed on mullein and figworts. They feed from August to September and emerge as adults in May the following year. This T. scrophulariae larva was photographed near Keila in north-western Estonia. |
‘Bad Cub’
knit
thanks, Stella
knit
knit
CROCHET PATTERNS OF THE DAY thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
knit
CROCHET PATTERNS OF THE DAY
Crochet Wordle Coasters
Lace Essence Top
crochet
Whoopi is grandma to 3 grandgirls
CROCKPOT RECIPE thanks, Sally
VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN RECIPE thanks, Alice
Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.
SWEETS RECIPE thanks, Sara
FUN
A pants pocket is empty but still have something in it?
How? What is in it?
A HOLE could be there, due to which the pocket is empty!
CRAFTS thanks, Kathy
CHILDREN'S CORNER thanks, Betty
Painted Hammer
Imagine how pleasantly surprised Dad will be to open his toolbox and see his hammer's colorful new look. First, sand the hammer's wood handle to rough up any coating, then get to painting your stripes, polka dots and squiggles.
PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
| accuse artery away bathe because cheek clothe | dormant enrich flame giggle given grand | lariat last lavish light listen lode mops neat obey | perspective petty police scourge shame simulation sinful sips spin | tardy theft tobacco torch water wattle where |
SUDOKU .. hard
solution:
ICE BREAKER thanks, Kris
What Is Your Favorite Candy?
QUOTE thanks, Michele
Attach streamers, feathers, tinsel, and any other long stringy sparkly things to balloons.
wonder who could have???
OPTICAL ILLUSION
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