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  Ice cream van - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ice cream vans are often brightly decorated and carry images of ice cream, or some other adornment, such as cartoon characters.
Most ice cream vans tend to sell both pre-manufactured ice lollies (American English: popsicles) in wrappers, and soft serve ice cream from a machine, served in a cone, and often with a chocolate flake (in Britain) or a sugary syrup flavoured with, for example, strawberry.
A typical ice cream van; this one is in London.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ice_cream_van   (1205 words)

  
 Ice cream - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ice was cut commercially from lakes and ponds during the winter and stored in large heaps in holes in the ground or in wood-frame ice houses, insulated by straw.
Ice cream became popular throughout the world in the second half of the 20th century after cheap refrigeration became common, and wages became high enough in developed countries to indulge in such minor luxuries.
Ice cream van in the UK The first British recipe for ice cream was published in London, by Mary Eales Receipts in her English cookery book, in 1718.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ice_cream   (3840 words)

  
 Absolute Creo Ice Cream Van - Huntingdon PA
The first written mention of ice cream in this country can be found in a letter from the 1700s, which admiringly describes the ice cream and strawberry dessert a Maryland governor served at a dinner party.
Ice cream novelties such as ice cream on sticks and ice cream bars were introduced in the 1920s.
While popular lore claims that the ice cream cone was invented at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, a New York City ice cream vendor actually seems to have created the cone in 1896 to stop customers from stealing his serving glasses.
www.icecreo.com /funfacts.php   (691 words)

  
 Ice cream van; try this entertaining and challenging "business" simulation on your Model 100 or NEC 8201.
Ice cream van; try this entertaining and challenging "business" simulation on your Model 100 or NEC 8201.
Ice Cream Van, for example, is an informal business simulation written in Model 100 Basic.
After you have prepared for the day--purchased ice cream, determined the length of your route, visited the bank, and noted any problems with your van--you are ready to work your route.
www.atarimagazines.com /creative/v11n9/94_Ice_cream_van_try_this_e.php   (707 words)

  
 BBC - London - TV and Radio - Childhood Treats
Ice creams vans have been part of Londoner's lives forever; adults and children all remember the sound of the van as one of joy and expectation as it echoed around the streets, wondering why it never seemed to get closer.
She found two distinctly different ice cream sellers; one still making traditional ice cream from a 90 year-old family recipe and the other taking ice cream into parts of London where they have never been able before to enjoy its delights.
Their van may be old and battered but their ice cream also has people standing in line for many yards.
www.bbc.co.uk /london/content/articles/2005/09/21/insideout_icecream_feature.shtml   (926 words)

  
 Ices & Ice Cream Recipes - Joyofbaking.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
They would bring back huge blocks of ice and snow to their village on horseback or by boat and place it in large dug out pits where the ice would be packed and insulated with grasses, leaves and furs.
Ice cream and ices spread to America with the first record of it being served was in the 1740s at a dinner given by the Governor of Maryland.
Ice cream quickly spread aided by the commercial business of ice harvesting in the Northern States.
www.joyofbaking.com /IcesAndCreams.html   (635 words)

  
 I Used To Believe : neighbourhood : ice cream vans
The ice cream van never stopped for long enough for you to get your shoes on and get your money and it only stopped outside so I used to run out in bare feet.
As a child I was informed by my mother that all ice cream vans only sold cigarettes in the evening,so I was wasting my time asking for one when I heard the tinkling music after tea.
When I was about 6 or 7, I asked the ice cream man where he lived, he joked saying that he lived in his truck to keep the little lollys with faces company.
iusedtobelieve.com /neighbourhood/ice_cream_vans/ice_cream_vans_d3.php   (847 words)

  
 used cream in Ice machines at Machines.Coderdir.com. Page 1
Cherry ice cream Ice cream (originally iced cream) is a frozen dessert made from dairy products such as...
Although the term "ice cream" is sometimes used to mean frozen desserts...
Cream is the fat that rises to the top of whole milk.
machines.coderdir.com /Ice%20machines/used%20cream   (345 words)

  
 Ice Cream Van - Icons of England
Although ice cream was invented in China in 200BC, it didn’t become something the average Englishman could enjoy until the 19th century.
The motorised vans appeared in the 1950s, publicising their arrival with their famous “music”.
Ice cream vans are a much loved asset to any neighbourhood and you are guaranteed a welcome wherever you go – but remember, only play your chimes between noon and 7pm – any other time they’re illegal!
www.icons.org.uk /nom/nominations/icecreamvan   (208 words)

  
 Surrey Conversions ... Ice cream vans, ice cream van conversions, mobile ice cream vans manufacturers and suppliers at ...
We started out selling ice cream and we then started to build ice cream vans for ourselves, word soon got out and now we are building ice cream vans for customers all over south London and the south coast line of England.
With over 15 years experience operating as a mobile ice cream vendor we know what mobile ice cream vendors require from their vehicles.
All types of ice cream van conversions under taken from a Ford to a Mercedes Sprinter, from a full van conversion to a complete refit.
www.villagefetes.co.uk /pages/surreyconversions/index.htm   (274 words)

  
 99 Ice Cream - Icons of England
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the origins of the "ice cream cone made with soft ice cream with a stick of flaky chocolate inserted into it" are unknown.
Cadbury’s agrees with this story, saying that when it launched its small Flake for ice creams in 1930, the UK ice cream industry was dominated by expat Italians and so they called the Flake version a 99.
And in January 2006, Rudi Arcari, an ice cream maker from Edinburgh, claimed the 99 was invented by her grandfather in 1922, and named after the address of the family's shop, 99 Portobello High Street.
www.icons.org.uk /nom/nominations/99-ice-cream   (382 words)

  
 Ice cream van franchises
One of the great benefits of investing in an ice cream van franchise in particular, as opposed to an ice cream parlour for example, is that the costs are significantly lower.
So at peak summer times van owners can park at the beach or the local park, while in the cooler months they can drive from street to street after families have eaten lunch and are ready for dessert.
Running an ice cream van business demands lots of self-motivation and hard work, often during weekends and holidays when demand is highest.
pressbox.co.uk /detailed/Business/Ice_cream_van_franchises_78950.html   (545 words)

  
 Ice Cream Machine TV
A television adaptation of The Ice Cream Machine by Julie Bertagna started on FIVE, here in the UK, on Sunday 11th January at 10.50am.
Five's Controller of Children's Programming, Nick Wilson, said: "The Ice Cream Machine is Five's first co-production with SMG and the Gaelic Broadcasting Committee.
The Ice Cream Machine is a whimsical comedy drama set on the mythical island of Innishnamona, off the West coast of Scotland.
www.jtypevan.com /IceCream.htm   (249 words)

  
 Lyons Ice Cream Van - J.J. Miller - Bedford CA
The CA first came out in 1952, and was available in a number of layouts - van, chassis/cab, or just chassis/cowl, which was ideal for coachbuilders to then body as required.
The CA would be used for a number of different applications, including camper van, minibus, ambulance, or pickup truck.
At the end of the 1950s, the CA range received an update, and the split screen was replaced with a one-piece unit, and the vehicle was upgraded to a 15cwt.
www.oldclassiccar.co.uk /icecreamvan.htm   (296 words)

  
 Weirdlist - A Van, A Man, A Canam: Anava! - Weird and twisted humour
As ice cream vans go it certainly wasn't the purplest that there ever was, yet its overall purpleness did draw unnecessary attention to it.
He was a rich cheat who as a young boy had once dropped an ice cream and received a replacement free of charge (although Zooms were a penny more expensive the year after to cover the losses).
Although the death of this heroic van is a sad and tortuous one, which saw his pig friend kill himself through grief during the cold lonely winter, the following spring a multitude of baby vans were born.
www.weirdlist.com /a_van_a_man_a_canam_anava.html   (751 words)

  
 Haddock Ice Cream at the Wag and Bone Show
We started to make Haddock Ice Cream when Marjorie noticed how much the dogs loved watching her when she made home-made ice cream, and how much the dogs loved being in the kitchen when there was smelly fish around.
And we had the wonderful treat of watching owners buy their dog ice cream, and then feed them the cone right on the lawn in front of us.
I can't imagine going up to an ice cream vendor and buying a cone without asking what flavour it was --- particularly if it had a light yellow colour to it.
www.luciesfarm.com /artman/publish/printer_26.shtml   (232 words)

  
 Ice cream van
This is a new ice cream that dogs can eat brought to you by the fantastic folks at Dog Day Afternoons Country Day Prep.
Dam is lh cream and sire is sh chocolate/tan.
Cream LH for sale that is almost 2 1/2 yrs old and we also have a red LH that is 3/4 Eng.
www.domesticsale.com /Classifieds/search/ice-cream-van   (624 words)

  
 I Used To Believe : neighbourhood : ice cream vans
To stop me asking for a icecream each time the icecream van visited my local neighbourhood my mother used to tell me that when the van was playing music it ment that the icecream van was out of icecream.
When I was young my parents convinced me that the ice cream truck played music to tell people they were out of ice cream.
when I was young my mother told me that the ice cream van only played the music when they had run out of ice cream and for a couple of years I believed her.
www.iusedtobelieve.com /neighbourhood/ice_cream_vans/playing_music   (742 words)

  
 I'm stalking an ice cream van
Man, I used to love the Italian Ice vans (whcih is what they're called around here for some reason) before they got rid of the old mechanical bell thingies that played the tunes.
I remember the ice cream man in my neighborhood had the same tune for about three years.
As the shitty ice cream truck tried to go up the hill it began to struggle and then come to a complete stop and the engine would die.
www.pointlesswasteoftime.com /smf/index.php?topic=22016.0   (717 words)

  
 corporate events, functions, weddings, parties, car boot sales, airshows, concerts, fete's - Steven's Ice Cream Van - ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
It has often been said that the Chinese invented ice cream and that marco polo brought the idea to Europe in the thirteenth century.
This is more myth than historical fact backed by evidence but it can be stated with some confidence that ice cream was invented in China in the first millennium.
Ice cream made with a milk mixture was first recorded in Europe in Italy.
www.stormit.co.uk /kenticecreamvan/history.htm   (174 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | England | Southern Counties | Ice-cream van hijacked
An ice-cream van was hijacked at knifepoint by a gang of robbers after the driver pulled over thinking they were customers.
The three robbers who were travelling in a Ford Escort stole the van after they forced it to pull over in a country lane near Westbourne in West Sussex.
Police said when the van was at a standstill, two of the men approached it and the seller, who had just finished a round nearby, opened the hatch assuming they wanted to buy ice-cream.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/southern_counties/3012692.stm   (293 words)

  
 Mobile Ice Cream Van - Super Whippy
Super Whippy is a family business, which specialises in providing a high quality mobile ice cream operation at outdoor and indoor events throughout the country.
At your event, you can have the assurance of a professional Ice Cream operator, using high quality vans, branded products, with a proven track record.
We operate a modern fleet of vans, all of which are professionally painted in the eyecatching design They are all of the highest quality and conform to all the latest health and safety regulations.
www.superwhippy.co.uk   (116 words)

  
 women & ice-cream and more   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
A new ice cream shop is coming to Savoy next year.
BRADENTON, Fla. A sixteen-month old Bradenton girl died after she was hit twice by an ice cream truck.
Single women: Single women are often recognizable by their shapely forms, alluring gazes, and a willingness to eat ice cream cones.
www.remaxreality.net /ice/women-&-ice-cream.html   (275 words)

  
 Buy or find what you're looking for
Ice cream machines from Cuisinart, Magimix and Gaggia.
Compare prices on ice cream makers at Yahoo!, the free shopping price comparison search engine.
Save on ice cream makers at Shopgenie, the shopping search engine comparing prices across hundreds of stores to bring you great deals saving you time and money.
www.lowcostnames.co.uk /search/ice+cream.html   (138 words)

  
 Baseball Musings: Ice Cream Archives   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
As you can see in the pictures, the tube of ice cream is much thinner than the cone, so the operator has to employ a twisting motion to get the chocolate and vanilla on the outside on opposite sides of the cone.
The Fig ice cream was very subtle; it had the fruitiness of the figs without the overwhelming sweetness.
The ice cream was smooth, the flavors subtle and the raspberry sauce was to die for.
www.baseballmusings.com /archives/cat_ice_cream.php   (3054 words)

  
 Noise Nuisance and Ice Cream Van Chimes - Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Noise Nuisance and Ice Cream Van Chimes - Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
It is possible that noise from ice cream vehicles could cause a statutory nuisance nuisance within the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 but this is extremely unlikely.
However, there are circumstances under which this activity is a direct offence under section 62 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974.
www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk /public/Environment/EH/EP/Noise/Transport/ice_cream_vans.asp   (189 words)

  
 Moving Here | Stories | Ice Cream Van
The first thing that struck me was the white faces and the ice cream van which would come every day at the same time with a wonderful melody.
The ice lollies were delicious and the coldest weather knocked my senses as I had come from India but still I had to have the ice lollies.
Life and people strange and I had never seen two people kissing before so when the family used to go the park, I would sneakly look but felt embarrassed at the same.
www.movinghere.org.uk /stories/story91/story91.htm?identifier=stories/story91/story91.htm   (100 words)

  
 Chill Out Indoor Ice Cream Van
Indoor events can now be catered for (subject to access) with the optional electric drive system.
This means you can have a real fully working ice cream van at your indoor event, exhibition, concert, TV or film set.
This system can also be implemented out doors, where a van operating in a static position may cause environmental concern's such as noise and air pollution issues/worries.
www.icecream-van.com /indoor.htm   (138 words)

  
 WFMU's Beware of the Blog: Ice Cream Truck Music, Revisited
Embrace the summer: come to terms with your local ice cream truck chime, and admit that you crave -- nay, require -- its catchy 20 second hook on glorious infinite repeat for maximum seasonal enjoyment.
It should be said that most ice cream trucks play hella weird arrangements of public domain tunes (Joplin's Entertainer, Brahms' Lullaby, whatnot), and the superlicious sound systems make 'em sound even funkier.
I admit I couldn't resist the ice cream sandwich (handmade before your eyes between two large sugar wafers) drizzled with raspberry sauce.
blog.wfmu.org /freeform/2006/06/ice_cream_truck.html   (1380 words)

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