They say the human brain is designed to have the ability to create wonderful things such as gadgets, buildings, machines, and even food and dishes. However, chefs are not the only ones who can make delicous recipes. With technology, chefs and food enthutiasts from all over the world are able to share their sweet creations with us. From main dishes to desserts to refreshments, our tastebuds allow us to discover all sorts of different food and desserts that are eaten around the world. But sometimes, as we try different creations from all other the world, we become curious as to where these desserts come from. So, where and how was gelato invented?
As described in the Bible, Isaac was the son of Abraham. It is said in there that one day, Abraham had goat’s milk which he mixed with snow. Does this sound familiar? You're right. Believe it or not, ice cream has been around for longer than we can imagine. Or at least something close to ice cream....
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through time...
Snow was then being collected and stored in the winter container to maintain it for months during the summer. It was not just Abraham who enjoyed the ice cream, but even Solomon, the king of Israel, could not stop eating it on hot summer days.
However, during the fall of the Roman Empire, the sweet treat had slowly lost its popularity. In Sicily, another cold dessert was coming to live. Sorbetes comes from an Arabic word, scherbet, which means sweet snow. Meanwhile, Turkish would call it chorbet, which means to sip. So, how is gelato made then? All you needed was sugar, fruit juices, and the most important ingredient - snow.
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Generations after, people are still enjoying ice cream and gelato all over the world. If you're ever in Italy, check out where you can find the best gelato.
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