Who invented ice cream and how is it made?
The fact is, no one knows for certain but there is no shortage of theories and speculation. Some say Marco Polo brought the secrets of ice cream to Italy from China in the 1200’s. From there, it is said that Catherine de’Medici introduced Italian sherbet to France when she married Henry II in 1533. Then it is said to have turned up in England when a cook served it to Charles I and his party guests sometime around 1600. As with most things we take for granted today, ice cream evolved as it was refined and reinvented over hundreds of years until it found its way to North America. That’s when the popularity of ice cream started to grow by scoops and mounds! Political icebreaker Early in North American history, politicians used ice cream to impress and influence others. It was considered quite exotic then, and the rich delighted in a dessert only they could afford! In 1700, Maryland Governor Bladen was serving ice cream to his guests – and accepting much praise after reelection. In 1812, D
