On this day in 1776, our nation declared its independence and was officially born. That’s also the year the nation’s first ice cream parlor opened. Coincidence? I don’t think so. After all, what better way to celebrate the birth of a new nation than with a double scoop of Vanilla Bean on a hot July day?
I hope everyone finds an appropriate way to celebrate this joyous occasion, either with a barbeque at a friend’s house, a fireworks display in the local park or simply with a bowl of your favorite ice cream flavor. Heck, why not have all three?!
By the way, we’re closing in on 3,000 subscribers to the Ice Cream Journal. Because we’re feeling patriotic today, and nothing is more American than ice cream, we’re going to give away two months of Turkey Hill ice cream FREE to the 3,000th subscriber. Just enter your e-mail address in the “Subscribe” box on the right. Good luck!
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OK, so we decided to share our Turkey Hill yesterday in honor of Independence Day. Our Graham Slam is gone and we are down to the end of our Rocky Road. Looks like we need to get to the store….again.
That cone would look great in the hand of Ms Liberty!!
After a month of almost no sun, the sun was out all day! Time to celebrate with Turkey Hill Ice Cream!
What a tasty looking cone.
been part of America’s ice cream growth for over 60 years, as ingredient supplier, creator of products, packaging, co-branding, writing, speeches,promotins and internayional consultant…..great job ICE CRAM TRADE JORN And TURKEY HILL
It’s a lovely 4th of July weekend! Two days with no rain! That ice cream cone looks so inviting after all the hard work getting the BBQ together! Happy 4th everyone! Be safe!
Turkey Hill makes a wonderful American birthday celebration sweeter. We have lots of great dessert choices.
Thank you.
happy fourth of july had party and fireworks in backyard with family and friends
Wow what a patriotic cone and whoever designed it is very talented!!!!!!!!! It is always good to celebrate this country U.S.A. By the way my sons BD was June 29th and we have had 3 family celebrations. The latest was Sat July 4th and we had leftover BD cake and NONE OTHER than Turkey Hill Graham Slam icecream I love this flavor for the great taste but my son also loves it as a Phillies fan. Keep making it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Doesn’t get more American than Ice Cream!!! You can have the apple pie unless it has Turkey Hill on top of it!!! I saw you at Penns Landing on the 4th!!! What a great way to celebrate our birthday!!! Thank you for the present of being there!!!
What a nice cone!
HERES SOME MORE ICE CREAM HISTORY: THE FIRST ICE CREAM CONES (EDIBLE WAFFLE CUPS) WERE PATENTED IN 1903. OTHERS SAY THEY WERE INVENTED IN 1904 AT THE WORLDS FAIR IN ST LOUIS.
Cool photo!
Oh beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain;
For purple mountains majesty, above the fruited plains;
America, America
God shed his grace on thee
and crown they good
with brotherhood
AND A BOWL OF TURKEY HILL ICE CREAM
Oops, that should be:
God shed His grace on thee
and
crown thy good
What a great combiNATION!!
Independence &
Ice Cream
Happy Birthday USA… what better way than to celebrate with some good old fashioned TH ice cream and watching fireworks right in your own back yard. Also, thank you to all the service men and women who are continually protecting so that we may continue to enjoy the freedoms our fore fathers offered to us! You are appreciated and not forgotten!
We are free to celebrate our heritage due to the sacrifices of many American Women and Men. Let us always be mindful of this as we Enjoy our lives especially the Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream.
The happiest time of the year…
What a great photo! It makes one hungry for that cone and remembers our nation’s great creativity.
We were out of town but really liked the red/white/blue ice cream cone. It looks great. Hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July.
when i saw that photo the first thing that came to mind was, “ooh that look’s good!”
God Bless the USA and Turkey Hill for being so generous!
Made me proud to get to see that lovely cone
Love that ice cream cone.
One of the best flavors that Turkey Hill produced was the cocoanut flavor without the “pie” combination. I have not seen it in a long time and wish it would be available once again.
hope everyone had a great holiday weekend.
Now back too work.
So since it was a national holiday, my parents always reserve the day entirely and strictly for “family.” We are instructed to turn off our cell-phones, unplug our computer and remain “gadget-free” for the entire holiday. That way we are able to appreciate the reason for the holiday, celebrate our nation’s historical figures that made the day possible, and give thanks with our family. That is all well and good, but the embargo on internet lasted 2 days and I missed reading this blog
that was truely tragic and I was so tempted to sneak on and see what the topic of discussion was, read some funny posts, and see if there were any additional prizes. But I kept my promise and suffered through with no turkey hill blog…but im back!
Ice cream,–especially this one so patriotic!!–picnics, parades, family, flags and fun makeup the 4th of July plus a good dose of fireworks make us stop and think how blessed we are to live in the USA.
Immediately after the National Monument fireworks, we made a beeline to our favorite Gifford’s!
Hi Turkey Hill Fans, My computer is not working so I am at the Library, using their computer. I love that picture. RED,WHITE AND BLUE Ice cream. I Love it. How did they do it? I have one question to
you..have you ever made four or more different flavor and sold it as ( for example. You have lemon,lime, orange and vanilla.in one contains).? You may name it vanilla and my three c.
I find your 4th of July ice cream very creative, and again with real vanilla bean. Thanks for continuing to provide all of us Turkey Hill Ice Cream with such creamy and dreamy favors. Your are to congradulated for this!
Thats a great ice cream.
Soft serve? Turkey Hill?
Happy 4th of July to America I hope
everyone had a wonderful day and enjoyed being an American and didn’t forget I scream you scream we all scream for Turkey Hill Ice Cream.
Happy 4th of July America I hope everyone enjoyed your day and being a American.I hope everyone remember there Turkey Hill Ice because I scream you scream we all scream for Turkey Hill Ice Cream.
yummy!!!
How patriotic is that ice cream cone!!!