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The soda fountain : floats, sundaes, egg creams & more-- flavors and traditions of an American original

Call Number

  • 641.875 G435 (CEN)

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Edition

First Edition.

Publication Information

Berkeley : Ten Speed Press, [2014]

Physical Description

217 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm

Summary

Collects seventy recipes for a variety of sodas, egg creams, and floats celebrating the history and stories of classic American soda fountains, ranging from classics like the Purple Cow and Cherry Lime Rickey to contemporary innovations.

Notes

Recipes and stories from Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain, Brooklyn, New York.

Contents

  • The stories. The soda fountain comes from Rx. A golden age. Prohibition and the Jazz Age fountain. Stars and stripes (and soda) forever. A revival at 513 Henry Street
  • The recipes. Getting started. Syrups & sodas. Floats. Egg creams. Sundaes. Milkshakes. Toppings. Baked goods.

Added Authors

Peter Freeman