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 lis Fun Facts About Ice Cream Recipe

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Supreme Burgers

by News Canada

2 pounds ground chuck

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup heavy cream

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons shallots, minced

11/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

1/4 cup Jack Daniel's Whiskey

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 large tomato, chopped

2 tablespoons minced parsley

1/4 teaspoon basil

1 teaspoon salt

Combine ground chuck, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup cream. Shape into six patties. In large skillet, add oil and pan-broil over medium heat until desired degree of doneness. Remove to heated platter. Keep in warm oven while preparing sauce. Cook shallots and mushrooms in pan drippings until tender. Add remaining ingredients and cook for several minutes. Pour sauce over patties.

Makes 6 servings. Supreme Burgers Recipe

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Spinach Salad with Mango and Papaya

by Richard Massey

This is a great summer salad, leaving you refreshed even on the hottest days. For those who like to have a little protein with there salad, both grilled chicken or shrimp go well with this dish. Don’t let the number of items scare you, this is a simple recipe and well worth the extra time. Great for the family or summer parties.

Spinach Salad

Makes 1 salad 4 oz. Spinach – cleaned and stem removed 2 oz. Mango – peeled, seeded and diced into ¾” pieces 2 oz. Papaya – peeled, seeded and diced into ¾” pieces 2 oz. Mandarin oranges ½ oz. Red onion – julienne 2 Tbsp. Slivered almonds – toasted 2 oz. Lime vinaigrette (recipe follows) 1 ea. Lime slices

Combine spinach red onion and lime vinaigrett Spinach Salad with Mango and Papaya Recipe

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