Fun Facts About Ice Cream
To this day, the history of ice cream remains a mystery. However, many say that the first ice cream is credited to Emperor Nero of Rome. It was a mixture of snow, nectar, fruit pulp, and honey. Others proclaim that Marco Polo, a 13th century adventurer, brought ice cream to Europe from the Far East. However, regardless of where it came from, today's average American consumes 23.2 quarts of ice cream per year, with the first ice cream parlor in America opening in 1776 in New York City.So, which countries like ice cream the most? The United States, New Zealand, Denmark, and Australia top the list.
The favorite flavor is the classic vanilla. Then comes chocolate, strawberry, neapolitan, and chocolate chip. How do these line up with your own list of favorites?The most popular topping for ice cream ---- chocolate syrup. Who would of thought
; ) Around 13% of men and 8% of women will admit to licking the bowl clean after eating ice cream. Biggest ice cream sundae - 12 ft tall! This one was made with 4,667 gallons of ice cream in California in 1985.
- 1 quart of strawberry ice cream
- 1 pint of whipped cream
For other parfait flavors, simply use a different flavored ice cream..
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"Last Night I Dreamt of Brad Pitt...": Why America is Sleeping with Celebrities
You don't have to stand out on Sunset Boulevard to catch a glimpse of a celebrity. Just close your eyes. Because chances are one out of four that one will show up in your dreams, says Josie Brown, author of "Last Night I Dreamt of Cosmopolitans: The Modern Girl's Dream Dictionary" [St. Martin's Griffin, May 2005].
Her book explains dream symbolism in terms that the hip fashionista readily comprehends: celebrities, pop culture trends, relationship angst, fashion brands?and of course, designer shoes.
That makes perfect sense, says Brown, considering that, on any given day, we are bombarded with hundreds of images?and the majority of those images feature celebrities." "Last year alone, during an average week Britney Spears got over 11,000 column inches of gossipy tidbits written about her, and Jennifer Lopez got over 5,000 inches," explains Brown. "Just think about it: there were more than 450 movies released last year starring people we idolize, and about thirty entertainment...
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Sports Gift Baskets
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That special little boy in your life has just scored his first homerun.
What better way to congratulate him in a way that he will always remember, than to send him a fabulous Baseball Homerun Gift Basket?
Delivered Sports Gift Baskets are now big business.
In the last few years they have really taken off, and it is possible to find a Gift Basket for almost every occasion.
But beware --- as with every other online service, there are good and bad.
Look for someone who gives importance to delivering your gift basket in a timely manner.
And for someone who has been in business a year or two.
There are many fly-by-night operators out there, as in all businesses, make sure you do not trust one with your valuable order. Do you know a certain someone who loves the Super Bowl?
How about showing them you care by sending a Super Bowl Special Gift Basket? The more thoughtful Gift Basket...
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Make the Most of Your Mudroom Storage
Since most of us spend our busy lives entering and exiting the house through the garage, it is beneficial to keep the mudroom storage area organized and functional. This high-traffic zone is usually the space between the garage door and the kitchen, consisting of a hall closet and laundry room. But, just because the mudroom storage area is the Grand Central Station of your house, doesn't mean that it has to look that way by lacking in the aesthetic department. This is a great area to be creative with your organizing skills and decorating skills.Because there may be muddy shoes, snow-covered boots, and wet dogs trotting through, you will want to invest in all-weather flooring. You also want to place convenient storage options within reach so your family does not need to travel far to undress from their outerwear.
Observe how this mudroom storage area is currently used by your family. Then, try to accommodate their habits, in an organized matter. Keep the 3 Mudroom Storage Areas...
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Organize-It Partners With SLI For Improved Site Search
Shelby Township, MI August 14, 2006 - There is nothing worse than being on a web site and not being able to find what you are looking for.
Internet shoppers on www.organizes-it.com will not have that trouble. Organize-It, the web sites owner, has announced a partnership with SLI Systems Inc. where SLI will power Organize-Its site search. The SLI solution uses a learning search technology explains Nick Panas, IT Manager for Organize-It.
The search results get better over time as the SLI program learns which products customers are looking for when they enter a search phrase. We are working hard to make the customer experience as good as it can be when people visit our site says Panas. The SLI search solution is a major step in completing this goal . In addition to the learning technology, the SLI solution also allows customers to sort their search by category and price in addition to providing alternative search...
Organize-It Partners With SLI For Improved Site Search
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