Believe it or not, the answer is quite simple. The bigger ice cream sundae question is where did the delicious treat get its official start?
A sundae is called a sundae because it was created to be eaten on Sunday. No seriously. Unsolved Mysteries.com
More than one city in the United States claims to be the home of the ice cream sundae. Chicago’s claim dates to around the 1890’s. But Wisconsin’s claim to sundae fame began in 1881 in the City of Two Rivers. Wisconsin Fun Facts
It’s official – Two Rivers is recognized by the Wisconsin State Historical Society as the REAL birthplace of the ice cream sundae. Two Rivers Wisconsin
One of the most familiar ice cream desserts in the United States, the sundae typically consists of a scoop of ice cream topped with sauce or syrup (often chocolate, caramel, butterscotch, or strawberry), and in some cases other items such as chopped peanuts, whipped cream, or maraschino cherries. Wikipedia
Like people, nations are what they eat. More than any other native dish, the Ice Cream Sundae is an essential reminder of the American genius for invention, passion for indulgence, and reputation for wackiness. Official Site of the Ice Cream Sunday
If you’re ever in Oakland, California and feel the need for an ice cream sundae, be sure to visit Fenton’s Creamery and Restaurant. They have killer grilled cheese sandwiches too.
Today, July 15th, happens to be National Ice Cream day too. Yahoo Buzz
Man, now I really want a Sundae.
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July 17th, 2007 at 10:56 am
Wow, I totally didn’t know that.
I guess it does make sense tho.