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Unexpected Inventions The History of the Popsicle
Eating Popsicles is a summer tradition in its own right. There’s nothing quite like a frozen treat on a hot summer day. If you think back to your childhood, I’m sure you have a fond memory from a carefree time spent with a cold Popsicle in hand. Of course, if you’re a parent, you probably also have memories of cleaning up your children’s sticky hands. Next time you cool down with a Popsicle, remember that the delicious treat is thanks to an 11-year- old and his porch. 1905 Frank Epperson didn’t mean to become an entrepreneur, but that’s precisely what happened one cold evening. After mixing some sugary soda powder with water, Epperson accidentally left it on his porch overnight with the wooden stirrer still sitting in the liquid. The mixture froze overnight, and in the morning, the Epsicle was born. 1923 The Popsicle didn’t always go by the name it is famous for today. About 18 years later, Epperson took his frozen concoction to sell at California’s Neptune Beach, the equivalent of a Coney Island for the West Coast. It gained instant popularity among patrons. Eventually, his children pleaded with him to change the name to Pop’s ‘Sicle, or Popsicle. 1925 Epperson sold the rights of his frozen treat to the Joe Lowe Corporation, and the company took the concoction to the national stage. He expressed massive regret when he said, “I haven’t been the same since.” 1930 Popsicles were made with two sticks as a response to the Great Depression, so consumers could get more bang for their buck. Over 50 years later, production of the two-stick version stopped after parents deemed it too messy. 1983 Epperson passed away, but his legacy lives on. There’s a food tour that showcases his concoction, and the official Popsicle website displays Frank’s story to this very day. 3 208-375-3750
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Buffalo Dogs and Celery Slaw Blue Cheese
For Celery Slaw: •
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1 package of your favorite hot dogs
4 celery stalks, very thinly sliced
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1 package hot dog buns
1 bottle Frank’s RedHot sauce
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1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon olive oil
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4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
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Celery salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
1. For slaw, toss all ingredients together and season with celery salt and pepper. 2. Grill hot dogs and toast buns. 3. Assemble hot dogs, douse with hot sauce, and top with celery slaw. 4. Top with blue cheese, add another splash of hot sauce if you’re feeling extra spicy, and serve.
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