There are so many ways to beat the summer heat: a fan, a cold beer or a dip in the pool. Then there is another method, the one preferred by the sweet tooth: the ice cream. If you remember well in the past we told you about benefits of this all-Italian delicacy. Today instead we tell you about the first international school on Made in Italy ice cream!
A school for Made in Italy ice cream
The consumption of ice cream around the world is constantly increasing. In the last 5 years alone, demand has grown by about 20%, while the most gluttonous countries turn out to be USA e New Zealand. Italy is also among the first nations, with the Romans at the top of the ranking of major consumers. In fact, in the Eternal City they spend almost 100 € per average family per year in cones and bowls. A remarkable turnover that has pushed theANPA (National Academy of Hotel Professions) and the CNA of Rome (National Confederation of Crafts) to establish the first international school for Made in Italy ice cream. A training project with the aim of teaching the art of this craft, but starting from afar: from the production stages to the cone served to the customer. In short, an all-out path, which aims to preserve the traditional methods of this noble art.
Italian or French?
Tracing the history of ice cream would be quite complex. According to historians, in fact, already in ancient times a very similar product was used (cold preparations of fruit and honey). Instead, it is easier to tell the origins of ice cream as we understand it today. And yes, it is an entirely Italian invention that we share in part with our French cousins.
In fact, he was a chef from Palermo Francesco Procopio dei Coltelli, to develop the modern ice cream formula. However, the first to taste this wonder in 1686 were the French, as Francesco opened a Paris his ice cream parlor: the Procope Cafe. Here they served, and still serve today, coffee, cold drinks, slushes and obviously ice creams. But not just any ice cream, but the first ones made with Francesco's recipe which met with great success. Since that moment, Made in Italy ice cream has spread practically everywhere in the world, becoming one of the most popular products for young and old.
