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The origins of ice cream date back to the second century B.C, but there’s no exact inventor of summer’s favorite flavor. Variations of ice cream appear throughout history, including flavored ice in the time of Alexander the Great and King Solomon. Today’s ice cream is the product of a long, delicious evolution that has led to its quintessentially American image as an innocent seasonal treat, enjoyed at home, at the local ice cream shop, or delivered to neighborhoods by truck.
Maytag’s company history is full of innovation, resilience, and quality products. From early washers and dryers to dishwashers, Maytag has consistently delivered exciting products designed to make life a little easier. Check out our company profile to learn the history of Maytag, who owns the company today, and warranty and repair information.
Across the Upper Peninsula, Michigan pasties have become a staple for generations. The hearty meat and vegetable pie is conveniently portable and incredibly delicious, and the tradition has spread to other parts of the state as former UP mining families have moved elsewhere, including northern Michigan. Pasties have a long and storied history, but the tradition didn’t start in Michigan.
Today, we eat ham for Easter dinner because it’s a long-held tradition. Most of us have enjoyed ham for generations, often paired with our favorite sides and desserts. Ham and Easter have been intertwined for centuries, and the menu choice was as much practical as it was preferential.
KitchenAid has been a lynchpin of American households for over a century. From its early line of residential mixers to its modern line of appliances, the brand is a firmly established part of daily life for millions of families. Dive into the history of KitchenAid, including the backstory of its mixer and more.
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