You just have to love it when an unusual group of ingredients and circumstances combine to produce one of the most popular summer treats. That's just what happened to Frank Epperson in 1905 when he was only 11 years old. After leaving a wooden stick in a cup containing powdered soda and water overnight, he discovered that the mixture had frozen into a "fruity icicle". Nearly 20 years later he introduced the frozen treat to the world as an "eppsicle" later renamed popsicle. Decades later a version of the popsicle, called a Creamsicle was introduced to the world. Composed of an ice cream center surrounded by an icy coating, Creamsicles are most often recognized by their orange fruity flavour, but they are also produced in blue raspberry, lime and grape flavours. Today is set aside to celebrate the Creamsicle, so make sure you take a break to enjoy this chilly treat!
Friday, August 14, 2009
August 14 - Creamsicle Day
You just have to love it when an unusual group of ingredients and circumstances combine to produce one of the most popular summer treats. That's just what happened to Frank Epperson in 1905 when he was only 11 years old. After leaving a wooden stick in a cup containing powdered soda and water overnight, he discovered that the mixture had frozen into a "fruity icicle". Nearly 20 years later he introduced the frozen treat to the world as an "eppsicle" later renamed popsicle. Decades later a version of the popsicle, called a Creamsicle was introduced to the world. Composed of an ice cream center surrounded by an icy coating, Creamsicles are most often recognized by their orange fruity flavour, but they are also produced in blue raspberry, lime and grape flavours. Today is set aside to celebrate the Creamsicle, so make sure you take a break to enjoy this chilly treat!
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