Article: Ice cream is more than just flavors -- it's an experience

Ice cream is more than just flavors -- it's an experience

Savor the aroma, texture and memory

By BEV BENNETT

Wednesday, July 18, 2001

You know how to eat ice cream, don't you? Silly question. You've been doing this since you were 2. You just stick out your tongue and lick.

Ah, no, for the true ice cream aficionado -- and you do pride yourself on being one -- anticipation builds long before the first bite. And when you do eat ice cream, you're savoring a combination of aroma, texture and flavor -- and memory.

"Ice cream is so nostalgic. We have an association with specific ingredients or an ice cream name that may bring memories," says Dale Conoscenti, who formerly held the title of ...

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