This summer we tend to look for cold drinks such as shakes, or any frozen dessert like ice cream. Ice cream is usually made from dairy products such as milk and cream and often combined with fruits or other ingredients and flavors. The meaning of the phrase ice cream varies from one country to another. Phrases such as "frozen custard", "frozen yogurt", "sorbet", "gelato" and others are used to distinguish different varieties and styles. Countries like the United States using the phrase ice cream only applies to a specific variety and most governments regulate the commercial use according to the relative quantities of the main ingredients. There are also milk substitutes or dairy alternatives such as goat's or sheep's milk available for those who are lactose intolerant, allergic to dairy protein, or vegan. Dairy Queen, often abbreviated as DQ is a chain of soft serve and fast food restaurants owned by International Dairy Queen Inc., The first Dairy Queen store opened in 1940 in Joliet, Illinois. Dairy Queen also has a rich history, which started way back in 1983 when the soft served formula was first developed by John Fremont "Grandpa" McCullough (1871-1963) and his son Bradley. They were able to convinced their friend and customer Sheb Noble to offer the soft served products in his ice cream store in Kankakee, Illinois. Noble sold 1,600 servings of the new dessert within two hours on the very first day.
Dairy Queen International became the parent company of DQ and as of 2010 Dairy Queen had more than 5,700stores in 19 countries, including the 652 locations outside the United States and Canada. The company's products expanded to include malts and milkshakes in 1949, banana splits in 1951, Dilly bars in 1955, Mr. Misty Slush treats in 1961 and a range of hamburgers and other cooked foods under the Brazier banner in 1958. DQ Brazier was upgrade to the DQ Grill & chill for a full service restaurant. In 1971, the Peanut Buster Parfait, consisting of peanuts, hot fudge and soft serve, was introduced. Other items includes sundae and the blended coffee drink, the MooLatte was amongst the controversial product because of it resemblance to the racial descriptor Mulatto. A popular Dairy Queen item is the Blizzard, which is soft-serve mechanically blended with mix-in ingredients such as sundae toppings or pieces of cookies, brownies, candies and chocolates. Blizzard has been a staple menu since it's re-introduction in 1985, it is also the year in which DQ sold more than 175 million Blizzard. Oreo cookies, Mint Oreo, Chocolate chip cookie dough,M&M's, Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, Heath Bar and Butterfingers are the most popular Blizzards. In addition , Dairy Queen is marketing it's new Blizzard cake which includes flavors such as Strawberry Cheesecake and Reese's. Just like the conventional ice cream cake that other restaurants offer, this Blizzard Cake is aimed towards celebration and birthdays.
Dairy Queen is very well known to the world that I could say you would truly miss one half of your life if you haven't tasted it's products. They are not just recognize for their products but also for the attractive stores and some chains of DQ Grill & Chill restaurants. The restaurants offer an expanded menu including breakfast, GrillBurgers and grilled sandwiches as well as limited table service because customers still have to place their order at the counter. They also contain self-service soft drink fountains. The restaurants interior and exterior decorations are also the reason why most people love to eat in their restaurant compared to any other fast food chain. Durable and sleek urban chic contemporary planters are displayed outside of the store where plants and flowers are planted and cultivated to grow and bloom beautifully. It attract customers attention for a stress-free environment while eating your favorite DQ treats. Lighting are well adjusted just right for the eyes in the morning or at nigh time. You'll surely love to eat these scrumptious food by DQ, once you have tried it, you'll come back for more, that is for sure.