History of Ice Cream!
Have you ever wondered who invented ice cream? Well, so have I. So I looked it up, and after some research, I came to the conclusion that not any one person did. Ice cream’s beginnings can be traced all the way back to ancient Greece when Alexander the great would enjoy snow and ice flavored […]
What Is Ice Cream?
Since it’s National Ice Cream Month we’ve decided to go to the roots of our favorite treat and discover the real definition of ice cream. As it turns out, a lot of people have their own definition of what “ice cream” really is, so we’re going to try and stay as official as we can. […]
Founders
Jerry Hancock, Founder / CEO / Chairman of the Board: As a kid, Jerry’s favorite ice cream was raspberry and his current favorite Sub Zero flavor is black raspberry and coconut with mixed berries, a cross between a smooth coconut and tart berry. He has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. As a teenager he sold apples door […]
Frozen Yogurt, A Healthy Alternative
With a lower fat content, a plethora of nutrients, and the addition of probiotics, yogurt offers the human body health benefits not found in regular milk and cream. Sub Zero understands that while treating yourself to a smooth, rich premium ice cream is a special treat, having a healthier alternative can allow you to fuel […]
A Day in the Life of a Dairy Cow
While it’s fun to talk about the science behind Sub Zero’s culinary process, let’s not forget about the animals that make ice cream possible in the first place: dairy cows. After all, they do provide 90% of the world’s milk supply . In America alone, dairy farmers annually produce enough milk for 1 billion pounds […]
Suffering from Brain Freeze? Not Today!
Nothing slows an ice cream enthusiast like an onslaught of brain freeze, or sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia. Ever wondered why your favorite frozen dessert leaves you scrunching your face in pain? The answer is simple. Located at the roof of your mouth are a cluster of nerves. When something cold touches it, the blood vessels shrink and […]
Ice Cream in History
Sub Zero Ice Cream and Yogurt’s unique dessert is built upon ice cream’s evolution across the centuries. While we might offer the most innovative technique for freezing ice cream, we are indebted to the minds and taste-buds that came before us. As a tribute to the history of this wonderful dessert, here’s a quick survey […]
Flavors Uncovered! A Look at Who Makes Them and from What
Part of the Sub Zero Ice Cream appeal is knowing exactly what goes into your food. While our bases and mix-ins are straightforward, the bottled flavors might seem a little suspect. After all, how many places have you gone to where the syrups are as synthetic as your great-aunt’s hairspray? Rest assured, we’ve selected a […]
Liquid Nitrogen Expose—Why Ice Cream Makes it Boil
For those of us who haven’t been to school in a while, here is some chemistry 101. Nitrogen is one of 118 known elements and because it evaporates at such low temperatures, it typically exists as a gas (in fact, it makes up about 78% of the Earth’s atmosphere). This means that in order for […]
Sub Zero Ice Cream Photo Shoot
You’ve helped us choose our new logo and you’re helping us choose our new signature flavors in the Sub Zero Super Hero Contest, and we are in the process of a full store redesign – it’s all very exciting for us. We knew with a new logo, favorite flavors and new store design, we needed […]
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