Article: TAKES FIVE; JOHN HARRISON; His cool job as an ice cream taster is a sophisticated science

He has dipped his golden spoon into more than 200 million gallons of ice cream during his tasting career, which so far has spanned some 35 years. His taste buds are such a cool asset that they are insured for $1 million. John Harrison, the official taster of Edy's Grand Ice Cream, is visiting the Milwaukee area Thursday and Friday to conduct a taste test and offer the scoop on Edy's newest addition, Dibs chocolate-coated bites of ice cream. Harrison is scheduled to be at the Pick 'n Save at 6969 N. Port Washington Road in Glendale from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday. Harrison discussed the coolest aspects of his Willy Wonka-esque job this week with food writer Karen Herzog.

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