Jul 22, 2017
Show Notes:
0-2.30 - Episode Intro
2.30-7.30 - Ice cream, history and design
7.30-10.15 - Picasso, Axell, Burman - artists and ice cream
depiction
10.15 - 57 - Tara Esperanza of T.O.I.C. interview
57-59 - episode closing comments
This week it's ice cream! Listen above
to hear how, why and when ice cream became the world-wide popular
dish that it is is. Everyone has their own memories and preferences
relating to this frozen treat that it delicious served with fruit,
cake in a cone or on its own - I scream, you scream, we all scream
for ice cream. We'll uncover where ice cream originated and
how design helped it to go from a food reserved only for the
wealthy elite to a food enjoyed by people of all ages, backgrounds
all over the world. We'll look at artworks that celebrate this food
that is so connected to our pleasure senses. I'll be looking at the
artwork of Pablo Picasso, Evelyne Axell and Chila Kumari
Burman.
Tara Esperanza owner of TOIC Tara's Organic Ice Cream
artwork by Tara Esperanza
Picasso - Man with A Straw Hat and an Ice Cream, 1938
Evelyne Axell - Ice Cream, 1964
Agnes B Marshall, the Victorian culinary businesswoman aka "The Queen of Ices" (1855-1905)
Alfred L. Cralle, African American businessman and inventor of the
ice cream scoop and shaper(1866-1920)
Tara Esperanza of Tara's Organic Ice Cream and I chatted about ice cream, food culture, memories, trends and the artistry of food. Tara and I go way back and her passion is such an inspiration as a friend, artist, woman and businessperson. You can find Tara’s Organic Ice Cream at their two California shops, one in Oakland and one in Berkeley. They have a loyal following owing to their ethos of organic, hand-crafted, quality and sustainability and their offering of over 173 flavours which are made with limited availability or seasonal ingredients.
Smy Goodness 6 Pepper Jelly ice cream in a brownie bowl