A collection of 70 recipes celebrating the history
and stories of the classic American soda fountain from
one of the most-celebrated revival soda fountains in the
country, Brooklyn Farmacy. A century ago, soda fountains
on almost every Main Street in America served as the
heart of the community, where folks shared sundaes,
sodas, ice cream floats, and the news of the day. A
quintessentially American institution, the soda fountain
still speaks of a bygone era of innocence and ease. When
Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain opened its doors in
2010, it launched a revival of this great American
original, capturing the hearts of a new generation.
Featuring abundant full-color photography and vintage
illustrations and advertisements, ''The Soda Fountain''
explores a rich history--from the origins of seltzer in
the nineteenth century, through the transformation of
soda during Prohibition and the Depression years, right
up to today's fountain renaissance. Featured recipes
range from classics like the Purple Cow and Cherry Lime
Rickey to contemporary innovations that have made
Brooklyn Farmacy famous, like The Sundae of Broken
Dreams (topped with caramel sauce and broken pretzel
bits) and Makin' Whoopie! Sundae (with hot fudge and
mini chocolate whoopie cakes). Recreating beloved treats
like egg creams and milkshakes with local, seasonal, and
artisanal ingredients, Gia Giasullo and Peter Freeman,
the sibling cofounders of Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda
Fountain, teach you how to resurrect the proud American
soda fountain tradition at your own kitchen counter.
With its fascinating anecdotes, mouth-watering pictures
and easy-to-follow steps, this nostalgic cookbook proves
that the soda fountain is a culinary and cultural
institution that continues to delight. |
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