In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. He recognized ice cream as a fun and nutritious food that is enjoyed by 90 percent of the nation’s population.

In the proclamation, Reagan called for all people of the United States to observe these events with “appropriate ceremonies and activities.” I wanted to pay homage to this food celebration with history, fun facts, and, of course, a couple of recipes and resources. To see the rest of this column and recipes click here.  To see my food and travel column archives click here