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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Best Recipes: Terrific Tiramisu Dessert

by Donna Monday

Sometimes a dessert is just too divine to pass up on getting the recipe. This recipe for Terrific Tiramisu Dessert is one of them. A young woman named Shura showed up at an office party with this dreamy confection.

It’s too indulgent to simply describe with words, but I’ll say that this scrumptious version of the popular Italian dessert tiramisu is simply divine. With a mixture of espresso coffee, whip cream and Ladyfingers, the flavors will melt in your mouth and leave you wanting more.

If you’re looking to make a very classy, delicious dessert cake for a special dinner party or holiday gathering, you can’t go wrong with this Terrific Tiramisu dessert.

Shura’s tips even provide you with optional ingredients and special instructions. Best Recipes: Terrific Tiramisu Dessert Recipe

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Festive Cherry Cranberry Cake

by News Canada

Cake: 1 cup (250 ml) margarine 1 cup (250 ml) granulated sugar 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla 1 tsp (5 ml) grated lemon rind 5 eggs 2 cups (500 ml) Five Roses Cake and Pastry Flour 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt

Filling: 1 can (540 ml) cherry cranberry pie filling

Sauce: 1/4 cup (50 ml) margarine 1 cup (250 ml) finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate

Cake: In bowl cream together margarine, sugar, vanilla and lemon rind until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Sift flour and salt into mixture in 2-3 batches, mixing well after each. Spread evenly into greased 15 x 10" (39x29 cm) pan. Bake at 350ºF (180ºC) for about 20 min. Run knife around edge; let stand Festive Cherry Cranberry Cake Recipe

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