Ettinger is a selfproclaimed ice cream connoisseur turned ice cream snob and addict. A selfdescribed ice cream snob ever in pursuit of the perfect scoop, ettinger explores. Sweet spot is an american epic told by an adventurous soul with an ice cream obsession. Amy ettinger is a journalist and the author of sweet spot. Essayist ettingers affection for ice cream takes her across the country in a search for variations on her favorite food. How rocky road ice cream got its start in oakland kqed. She spent a year researching, tasting and delving into the history and sociology of ice cream for her new book sweet spot. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I imagined ettinger slowly making her way across america, discovering charming ice cream makers new and old and telling their stories. This post contains affiliate links and i will receive compensation if you click through and make a purchase. Amy ettinger says rocky road was the flavor of her childhood. Journalist amy ettinger says it dates back to our founding fathers.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. An ice cream binge across america by amy ettinger is a love letter and tribute to amy s enduring love for ice cream. Sweet spot starts with a bang, grabbing the readers attention with superb writing and good stories, naturally, all related to ice cream. Amy ettinger gets the scoop on ice cream s rich and wonderful past.
Amy ettinger a journalist channels her ice cream obsession, scouring the united states for the best artisanal brands and delving into the surprising history of ice cream and frozen treats in america. An ice cream binge across america, which the wall street journal hailed as a surprisingly serious. For amy ettinger, ice cream is not just a delicious snack but a circumstance and a. How ice cream went from elitist indulgence to americas. A journalist channels her ice cream obsession, scouring the united states for the best artisanal brands and delving into the surprising history of ice cream and frozen treats in america. With the proliferation of artisanal ice cream shops across the country it would appear that an awful lot of americans would agree with her.
The scoop on ice cream a tour across america presents the cultural, economic and historical significance of the frozen dessert. Jun 28, 2017 whether it started in china or italy, no one was really keeping record, amy ettinger, author of the justreleased sweet spot. Essayist ettinger s affection for ice cream takes her across the country in a search for variations on her favorite food. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at amy s ice creams. Sit back and enjoy amy ettinger and her ice cream binge. The 1904 worlds fair was when the ice cream cone was invented and six different vendors claimed that they were the ones who invented it. But as the reader continues paging through chapter after chapter, the endless, uninterrupted text becomes plain boring. Praise for sweet spot a surprisingly serious, impressively thorough. Jul 05, 2017 ettinger is an ice cream enthusiast extraordinaire and author of sweet spot. Project veritas catches cnn producer admitting the network pushes the russia story because it sells. She chronicles her exploits in the entertaining new book sweet spot. An ice cream binge across america, a breezy, appealing book that tracks the history and development of the frozen favorite. Its very common in ice cream history to have these kinds of disputes, said ettinger.
A journalist channels her icecream obsession, scouring the united state. Sweet spot an ice cream binge across america by amy ettinger. Cant make it to the event but still want a signed copy of the book. Ill talk with amy ettinger about her new book sweet spot. An ice cream binge across america ettinger, amy on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Shes had her share of icy mishaps, including impatiently pouring her ice cream base into the machine after only an hour it should sit in the refrigerator at least overnight, but in researching her book, shes learned a lot. Watch as these icecream aficionados guess what wild and. An ice cream binge across america by amy ettinger isbn. Sweet spot is a fun and spirited exploration of a treat americans cant get enough ofone that transports us back to our childhoods and will have you walking to the nearest shop for a cone. The author, who attributes her interest to the immense tubs of genericbrand ice cream her father dragged home in compensation for other lacks in the family, now describes herself as an ice cream snob. United states for the best artisanal brands and delving into the surprising history of ice cream and frozen treats in america.
Stay in shape this summer with a variety of programs. She started her journey at mission hill creamery, her neighborhood ice cream shop in santa cruz. An ice cream binge across america, which the wall street journal hailed as a surprisingly serious, impressively thorough treatment of ice cream s cultural significance. Jul 28, 2017 i got to do that recently when i sat down to chat with author amy ettinger. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading sweet spot. It is a smart choice for anyone that needs to be lactose free, has certain diary allergies or just wants to experience the health benefits of a wellbalanced healthy lifestyle. I got to do that recently when i sat down to chat with author amy ettinger. With over 40 years making, selling, designing ice cream shops, and ice cream recipe consulting i found this book enjoyable and full of good stuff.
An ice cream binge across america hardcover search form. Jul 14, 2017 a journalist channels her ice cream obsession, scouring the united states for the best artisanal brands and delving into the surprising history of ice cream and frozen treats in america. An ice cream binge across america, provides an intimate look at the men and women who bring dairy desserts to the masses. Kathleen mcinerney narrates ettinger s chronicle of her crosscountry quest to explore as many different varieties of ice cream as possible, including. Governor hickenlooper attacks the republican health care bill. May 24, 2015 the blue bunny dairy free ice cream provides a rich, creamy, delicious flavor youd come to expect. An ice cream binge across america audiobook by amy ettinger. Jul 02, 2017 where did americans love for ice cream come from. Nothing says summer like a simple, classic ice cream cone.
For amy ettinger, ice cream is not just a delicious snack. How the new crop of grain growers, plant breeders, millers, maltsters, bakers, brewers, and local food activists are redefining epub adobe drm can be read on any device that can open epub adobe drm files. A journalist channels her icecream obsession, scouring the united states for the best artisanal brands and delving into the surprising history of ice cream and frozen treats in america. For amy ettinger, ice cream is not just a delicious snack but a circumstance and a time of yearfrozen forever in memory. Journalist amy ettinger is obsessed with ice cream. Even though author amy ettinger is a good essayist and writer, the question in the readers mind is who she envisioned as readers for. The child then turned to the breyers list and quickly rattled off the four ingredients on the label of their vanilla ice cream. Amy ettinger audio books, best sellers, author bio. An ice cream binge across america, tells mental floss. An ice cream binge across america, which the wall street journal hailed as a surprisingly serious, impressively thorough treatment of ice creams cultural significance.
Not only does she make her own ice cream at homewhich seems to be a lovehate relationshipbut she also attends an ice cream class in the middle of winter, risks getting mugged just so she. Unfortunately ettinger s tales of her own ice cream obsession left me as disappointed as a fallen scoop on hot pavement. Jun 22, 2017 the best way to celebrate the first ever singlesubject book on ice cream, sweet spot by amy ettinger. Union united methodist church is offering a summer series walking with jesus program with two sessions, starting on wednesday, july 26, at 8. The author, who attributes her interest to the immense tubs of genericbrand ice cream her father dragged home in compensation for other lacks in the family, now describes herself as an ice cream. Sweet spot by amy ettinger penguin random house audio. Read an american history of ice cream phoenix new times. Sweet spot an ice cream binge across america by amy ettinger author. For amy ettinger, ice cream is not just a delicious snack but a circumstance and a time of year. As the youngest child and only girl, ice cream embodied unstructured summers, freedom from the tyranny of her classmates, and a. A great read of amys journey tasting and learning about the science and art of ice cream. New book sweet spot gives the scoop on ice cream nevada. For amy ettinger, ice cream is not just a delicious snack but a circumstance and a time of yearfrozen. Whether it started in china or italy, no one was really keeping record, amy ettinger, author of the justreleased sweet spot.
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Ettinger is an ice cream historian, the author of sweet spot, an ice cream binge across america. Amy ettinger explores the world of ice cream in america from the. Sweet spot a journalist channels her ice cream obsession, scouring the united states for the best artisanal brands and delving into the surprising history of ice cream and frozen treats in america. An ice cream binge across america kindle edition by ettinger, amy. Suzie racho kqed its very common in ice cream history to have these kinds of disputes, said ettinger. Wonderfully entertaining, witty and smart, superbly researched, and filled with a colorful cast of ice cream aficionados and fanatics, this book feels destined to become a classic for foodies and history buffs alike. Amy ettinger started research for her book, sweet spot, at mission hill creamery, her neighborhood ice cream shop in santa cruz. Just in time to kick off national ice cream month in july, journalist amy ettinger has literally written the book on ice cream. Amy ettinger is an essayist, journalist, and editor whos work has been featured in the new york times, new york magazine, the washington post, salon, and the huffington post. Author amy ettinger salutes the timeless treat in sweet spot. Jun 27, 2017 thomas jeffersons ice cream recipe is still served at mount rushmore full report on that next week and ice cream is a beloved part of our heritage in the us.
Jun 27, 2017 with the proliferation of artisanal ice cream shops across the country it would appear that an awful lot of americans would agree with her. Recently, amy decided to embark on a fascinating journey in search of frozen bliss. Sweet spot by amy ettinger ice cream taste test youtube. As the youngest child and only girl, ice cream embodied unstructured summers, freedom. Journalist amy ettinger dishes up ice cream in sweet spot, an adventurous, thoroughly researched exploration into the u.
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