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An ice cream social (also known as an ice cream party) is a planned event, where the main focus is to have ice cream served to the guests. It is often a neighborhood event or welcoming party, normally held during the summer.[1]
History
[edit]Ice cream socials are believed to have first appeared in England during the reign of King Charles II. In the late 1600s, ice cream was considered a luxury and was served exclusively at the royal table during feasts. Only the elite had access to this delicacy until it gradually became more accessible in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Ice cream socials are a traditional gathering, dating back to the 18th century in North America. The first one recorded in America was in 1744, when Maryland governor Thomas Bladen served ice cream for a dinner party. The first one in the White House was in 1802, with the 3rd U.S. president, Thomas Jefferson. When ice cream became more available to the public in the 1800s, organizations such as schools and churches started hosting them. Commencing in the 1860s, church events were often fashioned after the "ice cream gardens" common in society at the time.[2][3] Today, they still take place in governmental and upper class circles and have spread to all classes and many types of organization with the increased popularity and availability of ice cream.[4]
The classic ice cream flavors that many Americans know and love today, such as chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and pistachio, have long been staples in ice cream parlors and grocery stores. However, in the 1800s, ice cream flavors were far more adventurous and included options like tea, parmesan cheese, and even oyster flavors. These unique flavors reflected the experimental culinary tastes of the time, when ice cream was still a novelty and chefs enjoyed using surprising ingredients to create new, sophisticated dessert experiences for curious diners.
Ice cream socials have expanded into elaborate affairs with many other ingredients and activities planned around it. Various online guides have sprouted up to assist planners.[5]
The world's largest ice cream social was held on January 30, 2019 in Italy with 962 people.[6]
References
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- ^ "Ice Cream Social - The Perfect Ending to Any Summer Function!". dumptv.com.
- ^ History of Ice Cream What's Cooking, America?
- ^ Ice Cream Archived 2008-10-10 at the Wayback Machine The Encyclopedia of Food.
- ^ "History of Ice Cream Socials". Scoops2u. 23 February 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ^ "Cooking Channel". Cooking Channel.
- ^ "Guinness World Record". Guinness World Record. 30 January 2019.
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- ^ howdyhomemadeicecream (2023-04-27). "What Is an Ice Cream Social?". Howdy Homemade Ice Cream. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Ice Cream Socials — Miss Hickory's Tea Room". Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ Siegel, Matt (2021-08-27). "How Ice Cream Became the Ultimate American Comfort Food". Eater. Retrieved 2024-12-11.