There are numerous American cities that lay claim to being the birthplace of the hot fudge confection. Hot fudge sundaes are about as nostalgic as it gets: they’ve been a part of popular culture for decades, even before Full House’s “Gotta Dance” episode and after Katy Perry’s “California Gurls” video. Hot fudge sundaes have dominated the ice cream landscape for decades, and July 25 is National Hot Fudge Sundae Day, so elevate your spoons!
The background of National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
It would be difficult to dispute that hot fudge sundaes are culinary masterpieces, given that the simplest dishes are often the best and that they are so simple to prepare. The hot fudge sundae, however, is an example of something whose simplicity is what makes it wonderful. How many things can children born a century apart appreciate in common? Whether you were born in 1910 or 2010, you most likely have cherished memories of hot fudge sundaes from your childhood. Great sundaes can be made with basic (and inexpensive!) ingredients if desired. Stick with the classic if you’re on a budget: hot fudge, vanilla ice cream, minced walnuts, and a maraschino cherry. Edward Berners, a druggist from Two Rivers, Wisconsin, allegedly served the first ice cream parfait. An advertisement in the “Ithaca Daily Journal” misspells the ice cream flavour as “Sunday.” C.C. Browns, a Los Angeles ice cream parlour located on Hollywood Boulevard, prepares the hot fudge sundae. Harold Dean Thayer prepares his rendition of a sundae by drizzling chocolate sauce over ice cream, then topping it with marshmallow sauce and peanuts.
Activities on National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
Host a sundae bash.
A timeless American classic. If you invite a large number of people over with the guarantee of hot fudge sundaes, you can expect a large turnout.
Find an old-fashioned ice cream parlour in your area.
Even though the 1950s are long gone, it is still worthwhile to recreate the image of an ice cream sundae being prepared by a soda waiter in a classic diner. Find one of these restaurants in your area.
Spoil your offspring
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are celebrated, but what about Children’s Day? Yes, “everyday is children’s day” is a common expression, but we’re willing to wager that they’d be thrilled to learn that there’s a special day every year when they don’t have to beg for that hot fudge sundae! Let them in on this holiday, and perhaps it will become an enjoyable, yearly family tradition.
