Fun Facts on the History of the Creamsicle on National Creamsicle Day!
Happy National Creamsicle Day! Unveiling the History of the Creamsicle on National Creamsicle Day: Citrusy Joy Picture this: It’s the 1920s, and a dude named Frank Epperson leaves his soda…
National Creamsicle Day!
(Photo by Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images for CNN)Happy National Creamsicle Day!
Unveiling the History of the Creamsicle on National Creamsicle Day: Citrusy Joy
Picture this: It's the 1920s, and a dude named Frank Epperson leaves his soda out in the cold with a stick in it. Genius strikes, the soda freezes, and voila, the "Eppsicle" is born.
Eventually, it becomes the beloved popsicle we know today.
Happy National Creamsicle Day!
Fast forward to the 1950s, where a dessert rebel decides that just freezing fruit juice ain't cool enough. Cue the creamsicle entrance – a popsicle with a dreamy ice cream coating. Tangy orange meets velvety vanilla; taste buds rejoice!
Imagine being the person who thought, "Hey, let's combine fruity goodness and creamy nirvana." The creamsicle fever spreads like wildfire, causing grins and sticky fingers across the nation.
Over time, these bad boys ditch the plain vanilla act and embrace flavors like raspberry, lime, and even audacious blue raspberry. It's like they went from black and white to Technicolor!
Zoom into today, and creamsicles are still stealing hearts.
Artisanal versions strut their stuff, flaunting exotic flavors like mango-chili-lime-unicorn (okay, maybe not the unicorn part). DIY enthusiasts concoct crazy combos that'd make Willy Wonka jealous.
In a world where trends fizzle out like last year's fashion, the creamsicle stands strong. It's a symbol of timeless joy, a popsicle that's as cool as the Fonz giving a thumbs-up.
So, next time you're licking that creamsicle, remember Frank Epperson and his accidental stroke of frozen genius.
Your taste buds owe him a standing ovation.
With each bite, relish the sweet tang and smooth creaminess – a combo that proves life's most genius inventions often involve sticking a stick in something unexpected!
Couple of fun facts about the creamsicle:
Q. How many calories are in a Creamsicle?
A. 100 calories.
Q. Are there different sizes of Creamsicle?
A. Yes. They also come in sugar-free.
Q. Can I make a Creamsicle at home?
A. Here's a great recipe
Check this out:
Americans’ 10 Favorite Ice Cream Truck Orders
One of childhood 's favorite memories is the sound of the neighborhood ice cream truck coming down the street blaring that instantly familiar music that let's you know your summertime treat is on its way.
These days the ice cream man has dozens of choices for kids to make, everything from the classics to Sponge Bob Squarepants bars. What to choose?
A recent survey set out to find Americans' favorite ice cream truck orders, and they used a fun method to do it...where they'd repeatedly show people two options and have them pick the best of the two.
Here are the resulting top 10 orders
10. Chocolate Drumstick
A delicious chocolate covered version of the classic Drumstick.
9. Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich
How is this one not ranked higher? It's a delight!
8. Neapolitan Ice Cream Sandwich
The ice cream trio that is still awesome, chocolate, vanilla and strawberry makes a great ice cream sandwich!
7. Vanilla Soft-Serve Cone
It's amazing that the plain vanilla cone still ranks high with the kids, or is it for mom and dad?
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6. Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Bar
Cookies and Cream is great even without the cookie dough!
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5. Klondike Bar
What would you do for a Klondike Bar?
4. Twist Soft - Serve Cone
For those of us that can't break up chocolate and vanilla, the twist is always a fan favorite.
3. Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich
The Original ice cream sandwich never disappoints, it's not summer till you have at least one.
2. Drumstick
The plain old Drumstick has been around since 1928 and is here to stay.
1. Crunch Ice Cream
Chocolate dipped bar with rice that gives that glorious crunchhhhhhhhhhh!
