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Van Leeuwen ice cream truck.

I scream, you scream.  Yeah, yeah, yeah. OK, who doesn’t love ice cream? In fact, I love it so much, I have a book coming out next year on the history of ice cream around the world.

Meanwhile, if you want to get your licks in on this delicious subject, come hear Jeri Quinzio talk about ice cream history at the Astor Center.  I’ve read Quinzio’s book, which is a well-researched treatment of ice cream’s journey from elite treat to a dessert for the masses.  Starting with the French and Italians way back in the 16th century, Quinzio walks you through ice cream legends and lore.

Bored by history? Ben Van Leeuwen will teach you how to make ice cream at home that resembles the lucious varities he dishes out from his sunny yellow trucks.

Here’s the info:

Slow U: Ice Cream, from Sugar and Snow
with TheDairyShow.com , Slow Food NYC, Jeri Quinzio, Ben Van Leeuwen

Location: The Study
Price: $45.00
Date: Tue, Sep 1st, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

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August 18th, 2009 | Tags: 10003, books, culinary history, East Village, Events, ice cream, Jeri Quinzio, making ice cream, Manhattan, New York | Category: East Village, Events, Food trucks, Manhattan, New York City, culinary events, ice cream |  Print This Post | Subscribe to comments | Leave a comment | Trackback URL