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July 19th • Comfort & Joy

National Ice Cream Day

An annual celebration originating in the United States, dedicated to enjoying one of the world’s most popular frozen treats. It serves as a refreshing opportunity for people to visit their favourite parlours, try new flavours, and share a scoop with friends or family. Beyond the indulgence, the day highlights the cultural joy of this classic dessert and the community spirit of gathering together during the warm summer months to cool off and celebrate a simple, universal pleasure.

A delicious ice cream cone representing summer

Speaking Discussion

  • What is your guilty pleasure ice cream flavour? Why do you prefer it over everything else?
  • Why do we use food (especially ice cream) as a form of comfort when we are feeling sad or stressed?
  • Should companies be allowed to market high-sugar desserts to children during the summer months?
  • If you were an ice cream inventor, what bizarre savoury ingredient would you try to mix with sugar?
  • Do you think expensive artisan ice cream is actually better than the cheap tubs you buy in the supermarket?
  • If you could only eat one dessert for the rest of your life, would it be ice cream? Why or why not?

Activity 1: The Ice Cream Innovation

The Task: You are a Product Developer. Your boss wants you to create an ice cream that never melts, even in 40-degree heat.

Pitch your "Infinite Ice Cream" idea. How does it work? How will you market it?

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Sweets

Complete the sentence and justify it in 20 seconds.

  • "The best topping for an ice cream sundae is..."
  • "Eating ice cream in the winter is..."
  • "The secret to a happy childhood is..."