ee A Strawberry, vanilla and chocolate are America’s favorite flavors. (NAPSA)—Here’s the scoop on ice cream: Its history goes back centuries to when Alexander the Great enjoyed snow andice flavored with honey and nectar. Historians estimate that ice cream as we know it evolved in Europe during the 16th century and madeits first appearance in America during the early 1700s. Today, Americans indulge more than any nationality in the world, averaging a whopping 23 quartsof ice cream and other frozen treats per person, per year. The most popular flavors are vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan and Neapolitan. The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA)celebrates this love for cool treats with its annual Summer Favorites Ice Cream & Novelties promotion. They offer these suggestions for shopping, handling and storing to keep ice cream in its most delectable form: Make the ice cream aisle @ Don’t allow ice cream to repeatedly soften and refreeze. Keep lids very tight; don’t store frozen treats on freezer doors where temperatures may fluctuate more. Try this all-American treat in your favorite flavor: Old Fashioned Milk Shakes Chocolate: 2 cups chocolate ice cream 1 cup milk 4 tablespoons chocolate syrup Vanilla: 2 cups vanilla ice cream 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Strawberry: 2 cups strawberry ice cream 1 cup milk 1 cup frozen strawberries Put ingredients in a blen- your last stop; keep your frozen der. Mix until smooth. Each serves 2. Enjoy! For better insulation, pack You can also play the Summer Favorites Online Instant Win purchases in a separate section of the cart. your ice cream in an additional brown paper bag for the ride home. Game. Visit www.EasyHomeMeals. com for details.
