Hello, Readers, June 7, 2018

June 7 is Chocolate Ice Cream Day, dedicated to the tasty and popular confection. Chocolate is the second most popular ice cream flavor after vanilla, although its creation predates its more popular cousin. The first recipes of chocolate ice cream were published in 1693 in Naples, Italy, in which hot chocolate was the ingredient. Chocolate ice cream was first introduced to the United States in the late 18th century. The first advertisement for chocolate ice cream in the United States appeared in New York City on May 12, 1777. Thomas Jefferson took a liking to ice cream when he was living in France during his time as an ambassador in the 1780’s, and there is some belief he helped bring its popularity to the United States after his return.