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Edible cones have been mentioned in French cooking books as early as 1825, Julien Archambault describes a cone where one can roll "little waffles". Another printed reference to an edible cone is in Mrs A. B. Marshall’s Cookery Book, written in 1888 by Agnes B. Marshall (1855–1905) of England. Her recipe for "Cornet with Cream" says that - "the cornets were made with almonds and baked in the oven, not pressed between irons". She adds - "these cornets can also be filled with any cream or water, ice or set custard or fruits, and served for a dinner, luncheon, or supper...

announcement from Baskin Robbins:

Baskin-Robbins® Celebrates Americans’ Love of Chocolate by Becoming the Ultimate Chocolate Destination

January 9, 2007 — Chocoholics rejoice! Today, winter got a little sweeter as Baskin-Robbins unveils new Love Chocolate? ice cream treats, sure to help consumers think outside the chocolate box. From a new “scent-ual” chocolate ice cream flavor to an intense chocolate shake and sundae, this season, Baskin-Robbins is a true chocolate destination.

Baskin-Robbins® Celebrates Love with Chocolate Ice Cream Treats this Winter

January 7, 2008 — Baskin-Robbins,...

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HISTORY OF ICE CREAM

The origins of ice cream can be traced back to at least the 4th century B.C. Early references include the Roman emperor Nero (A.D. 37-68) who ordered ice to be brought from the mountains and combined with fruit toppings, and King Tang (A.D. 618-97) of Shang, China who had a method of creating ice and milk concoctions. Ice cream was likely brought from China back to Europe. Over time, recipes for ices, sherbets, and milk ices evolved and served in the fashionable Italian and French royal courts.

After the dessert was imported to the United States, it...

The History of Breyers Ice Cream.

In 1866, as America recovered from the Civil War, William A. Breyer of Philadelphia hand-cranked his first gallon of ice cream. It was a special ice cream consisting of rich cream, pure cane sugar, fresh fruits, nuts and other natural flavors - some of the very same ingredients used today. He sold it to his neighbors with the promise that his ice cream was made the old-fashioned way. Word spread quickly, and Breyers Ice Cream was soon declared Philadelphia's best.

William Breyer promises the best & delivers.

William Breyer opened his first retail ice cream...