The story of ice cream

Ice cream has a long history as a well-liked dairy food item. It has developed from a manually manufactured household product to a much automated industrial product.

The birth of ice cream can be marked back to at least the 4th century B.C. In the past the Roman emperor Nero (A.D. 37-68) ordered ice to be brought from the mountains and mixed with fruit toppings, and King Tang (A.D. 618-97) of Shang, China who had a method of creating ice and milk drink. Ice cream was likely brought from China back to Europe.

After the dessert was brought to the United States, it was favorite several famous Americans. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson served it to their guests. In 1700, Governor Bladen of Maryland was recorded as having served it to his guests. In 1774, a London caterer named Philip Lenzi announced in a New York newspaper that he would be offering for sale various confections, including ice cream. Dolly Madison served it in 1812.