This episode originally aired on June 9, 2023.
Summertime brings thoughts of cool, refreshing treats – and as the song says – we all scream for ice cream.
The average American eats roughly 20 pounds of ice cream each year, or about four gallons.
These days, central Ohio eateries are serving up a twist on the traditional ice cream cone.
One trendy take on a classic treat is the ‘extreme milkshake’ – an indulgence piled high with everything from cake to candy. Or, what about ice cream sandwiched between two giant cookies.
On All Sides Weekend: Chefs in the City, the latest scoop on ice cream treats in Columbus and Central Ohio.
Host:
- Amy Juravich, 89.7 NPR News Midday Host and assistant program director
Guests:
- Tara Becker, owner of Libby Lou’s Fun Factory
- Steve Stover, cooking teacher, WOSU restaurant reviewer and food blogger
- Rich Terapak Sr., cooking teacher, WOSU restaurant reviewer and food blogger
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