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Backyard barbeques, friends and family gatherings, picnics and parties – it’s a summer holiday bursting with enjoyment. Make sure your 4th of July is safe, fun and full of good food and drink. And most importantly, make sure your celebration includes America’s favorite summer treats – ice cream and novelties! |
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June and July mark the annual Summer Favorites Ice Cream and Novelties promotion ... it’s a great time to see and taste what’s new in the “Cool” aisles of your local grocery stores, where you will find special promotions and prices on your favorite summer treats. Join the fun!
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Did You Know?
As we celebrate America’s history, it is interesting to note how the Bald Eagle became America’s National Emblem.
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson served on the committee that picked the eagle. The eagle was chosen as it represents unlimited freedom. Thomas Jefferson wanted the turkey, because he felt it was a more respectable bird.
Bald eagles have few natural enemies and live only in North America. They mate for life. It is a felony to shoot an eagle. |
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Celebrate the Holiday Safely!
Enjoy celebrating the heritage of our country with fireworks, but KNOW YOUR FIREWORKS! The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Council on Fireworks Safety offer the following tips:
 Buy from reliable, licensed fireworks sellers.- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Ignite fireworks outdoors.
- Light one at a time.
- Have a bucket of water, or water hose, nearby.
- Never re-ignite malfunctioning fireworks.
- Dispose of fireworks properly.
- Children under age 16 should only use fireworks with adult supervision.
- Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.
- Be particularly careful with sparklers and children – sparklers can reach temperatures up to 1800ºF, and can be very dangerous if used improperly.
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The June/July Summer Favorites Ice Cream & Novelties Promotion is Brought to You by These Leading Brands: |
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Try this All-American treat in your Favorite Flavor! |
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OLD FASHIONED MILKSHAKES
Chocolate:
2 cups chocolate ice cream
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons chocolate syrup
Vanilla:
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry:
2 cups strawberry ice cream
1 cup milk
1 cup frozen strawberries
Put ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Each serves 2. Enjoy!
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A Twist on the
Traditional Barbecue!
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GRILLED PIZZA
1 frozen cheese pizza
Toppings of your choice (fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, black olives, extra cheese)
Preheat gas grill, keeping burners on low-medium heat. Remove wrapper and cardboard from frozen pizza. Spray the grill lightly with cooking spray. Place plain cheese pizza directly on the grill, close lid and cook for approx. 5 minutes. Open lid, add desired additional toppings to pizza, close lid and continue grilling for another 6-8 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown. Let stand a few minutes before serving. |
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Waffles aren’t Just
for Breakfast! |
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A REVOLUTIONARY DESSERT WAFFLE
6 frozen waffles
1/2 gal. vanilla ice cream
1 qt. strawberries
1 pt. blueberries
Heat frozen waffles as directed on package. Top each waffle with a scoop of ice cream. Top with berries. Serves 6. |
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Summer Favorites Shopping, Handling and Storing Tips
The Cool Chef has these suggestions for storing and handling ice cream and novelties:
- Make the ice cream aisle your last stop; keep your frozen purchases in a separate section of the cart.
- For better insulation, pack your ice cream in an additional brown paper bag for the ride home.
- Don’t allow ice cream to repeatedly soften and refreeze.
- Keep lids very tight; don’t store frozen treats on freezer doors where temperatures may fluctuate more.
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