A Scoop of History: Dreyer’s Ice Cream, the *New York Times*, and the Shifting American Palate

Introduction The air crackled with excitement in grocery stores across the nation this spring. A limited-edition flavor from Dreyer’s Ice Cream, the “Salted Caramel Pretzel Bliss,” had arrived, promising a nostalgic trip to childhood summers with a sophisticated twist. It wasn’t just the taste that caught attention, but the sheer scale of Dreyer’s presence, a…

1900 Ice Cream: A Sweet Taste of the Past and Its Delicious Revival

(Opening Image: A captivating vintage photo of an ice cream parlor from around 1900, bustling with customers enjoying cones and sundaes.) Imagine stepping back in time to an era of horse-drawn carriages, gas lamps, and the sweet, simple pleasure of a cold scoop of ice cream. The year nineteen hundred represents more than just the…