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USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Is Philly water ice the same as Italian ice? No, and here's why
Philly-style water ice makes a great 7th inning treat – Photo courtesy of Catherine Smith This article, originally published in June 2019, was updated in June 2025. Fans of the podcast "Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce" recently discovered another 'uniquely Philly' passion of Kelce's: water ice. 'WTF is water ice? Are we talking about snow cones?' asked YouTube viewer @treysullivan9248. Kelce, like any true Philadelphian, aggressively but understandably, clarified: 'No, Trey! We are not talking about snow cones!' Advertisement Kelce — media personality, podcast host, and wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce — went on to say that water ice is a Philadelphia summer staple that's basically frozen sugar water. "You can't go wrong with it,' she said. What is Philly-style water ice? Philly kids love their Philadelphia water ice – Photo courtesy of Catherine Smith Most similar to a fresh fruit slushie, water ice has been Philadelphia's favorite summer treat for generations. Each spring, as the weather starts to warm up and hint at summer, we celebrate with our favorite seasonal treat. Moms line up with their kids at their favorite water ice stands. Excited children study the freezer full of colorful tubs. One asks, "Can I have strawberry on the bottom and mango on top?' The teenager behind the counter happily obliges, filling the bottom half of the plastic cup with an icy strawberry mixture and topping it off with another pale-yellow scoop. Advertisement While Philadelphians have been enjoying water ice for generations, the consumption of ice and fruit combinations goes back a couple of thousand years to ancient Sicily (and can be traced even further back to Asia, Persia, and Mesopotamia). To beat the summer heat, according to food historian Liz Williams, ancient Sicilians devised creative means to both refresh and delight. Long before the invention of coolers and refrigeration, the people of Sicily were ingeniously experimenting with ice. Runners were sent up the almost 11,000-foot Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano, to collect snow and ice that could be combined with lemons, limes, and other fresh fruits to create a cool and refreshing summer treat. Over the years, Sicilians mastered a method of storing the ice in caverns beneath the volcano before transporting it to other parts of Italy. As they did so, the practice of mixing ice and fruit, known as granita, spread throughout Italy. Different regions developed their own versions of the fruit and ice combination, as well as sorbets and gelato. Fast forward some 2,000 years to the early 1900s, at the peak of Italian immigration to the United States. Approximately 2 million Italians immigrated here at that time, the majority coming from Southern Italy with hopes of escaping the intense poverty back home. Advertisement Men and women looked for creative ways — like peddling granita — to make money while establishing themselves and seeking employment. Just as the different regions of Italy developed different versions of granita over the years, American cities with high concentrations of Italians, especially Sicilians, began developing their versions. How do you serve Philadelphia water ice? Traditional water ice (pronounced "wooder ice" with the local accent) is made with three simple ingredients: fresh fruit, sugar and water. While it was once made by hand, today the ingredients are combined in a metal, cylindrical machine. A mixer inside the metal barrel rotates and scrapes the edges as the mixture begins to freeze and stick to the walls. After reaching the correct consistency, the water ice is transferred into tubs and served up fresh. Where is Philadelphia water ice made? Enjoy a refreshing treat at John's Water Ice – Photo courtesy of Kae Lani Palmisano As water ice has grown in popularity, new stands and mass-produced water ice franchises have popped up. Kids especially love Rita's Water Ice, a chain now available in over 30 states. Two of Philadelphia's most beloved water ice stands are John's Water Ice and Pop's Homemade Water Ice. John Cardullo, founder of John's Water Ice, owned a diner in the heart of South Philly's Italian Market neighborhood and often served water ice as a dessert. In 1945, as the water ice grew in popularity, he decided to close the diner, turn it into office space for his heating repair company, and open a simple water ice stand next door. Advertisement The two seasonal businesses provided Cardullo with steady income in both winter and summer. John's Water Ice still operates out of this original location on Christian Street, with a second location in Huntingdon Valley. Filippo Italiano of Pop's Homemade Water Ice sold his homemade Italian water ice from a cart he pushed around the neighborhood. As word of his refreshing treat spread, children and families began lining up outside his garage waiting for him to open. Since he lived across the street from an urban park, Italiano realized he was well-known enough to quit lugging his heavy cart around in the heat and let people come to him instead. In 1932, he converted his garage into a storefront. Decades later, his grandchildren still serve water ice out of this same location. Advertisement If you're visiting Philadelphia, head over to one of the mom-and-pop stands where you know you'll be met with the tastiest and most authentic Philadelphia water ice experience. Just be prepared, as many are cash only. John's is easily walkable from the Liberty Bell and Center City, while Pop's is located right off the Broad Street Line subway, a perfect place to stop before or after a Phillies game.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Comedian Ilana Glazer says her 4-year-old daughter taught her a big lesson: 'I learned to slow down'
Ilana Glazer says that parenting her toddler taught her how to let go of control. She says she often has expectations of how things will unfold, but they don't always match reality. "When you have kids, they're not a plan to be executed," the comedian said. Ilana Glazer says that parenting her 4-year-old daughter taught her the power of letting go. In an interview with Parents published on Monday, the comedian spoke about raising a toddler and how the experience brought her unexpected clarity. "I learned to slow down and be gentle with myself in the past five years, including during my pregnancy. It's a muscle that needs exercise and breath," Glazer told Parents. Glazer, best known for her role in Comedy Central's "Broad City," added that parenting rarely sticks to a script. "When you have kids, they're not a plan to be executed. They're little magical human beings who need support," she said. But still, letting go of control is a work in progress. Glazer says she's far from a chill mom, especially "when I have expectations of how a trip is supposed to go, how bedtime is supposed to go, how a nap is supposed to go." Thankfully, she's got plenty of support from her husband, who complements her parenting style. Unlike Glazer, her husband does his best to "make space for our daughter to have whatever process she's having." "And it's so much more delightful than making my kid my little employee, whose job it is to do what I need her to do. I like to plan for things and produce, so it's been a gift to see our combined parenting unfold," Glazer said. "It's shown me how much I've been holding on to that I need to let go of." She added that her daughter is already able to name her feelings — something that Glazer had to go to therapy to learn. "She's already 30 years ahead of me," Glazer added. Glazer is among several high-profile women who have recently opened up about the challenges of raising children, particularly the need to let go of control. In a March appearance on the "Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce" podcast, Kate Hudson said she learned how to apologize to her kids when she's in the wrong. "Sometimes in conflict, you go too far, and you need to say you're sorry, instead of teaching them that you doubled down," Hudson said. "And what you find in going to your kids and saying, 'I could have handled this better' or 'I made a mistake' or 'I'm sorry I didn't trust you' — whatever the scenario — is that connection becomes stronger." During a May episode of the "IMO" podcast, Michelle Obama said she doesn't believe in coddling her kids because it prevents them from learning from their mistakes. "It's like, you know what, I raised you all to have some sense, to have judgment. And at some point, you've got to practice that, which means that I've got to let go," the former first lady said. A representative for Glazer did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent by Business Insider outside regular hours. Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Comedian Ilana Glazer says her 4-year-old daughter taught her a big lesson: 'I learned to slow down'
Ilana Glazer says that parenting her 4-year-old daughter taught her the power of letting go. In an interview with Parents published on Monday, the comedian spoke about raising a toddler and how the experience brought her unexpected clarity. "I learned to slow down and be gentle with myself in the past five years, including during my pregnancy. It's a muscle that needs exercise and breath," Glazer told Parents. Glazer, best known for her role in Comedy Central's " Broad City," added that parenting rarely sticks to a script. "When you have kids, they're not a plan to be executed. They're little magical human beings who need support," she said. But still, letting go of control is a work in progress. Glazer says she's far from a chill mom, especially "when I have expectations of how a trip is supposed to go, how bedtime is supposed to go, how a nap is supposed to go." Thankfully, she's got plenty of support from her husband, who complements her parenting style. Unlike Glazer, her husband does his best to "make space for our daughter to have whatever process she's having." "And it's so much more delightful than making my kid my little employee, whose job it is to do what I need her to do. I like to plan for things and produce, so it's been a gift to see our combined parenting unfold," Glazer said. "It's shown me how much I've been holding on to that I need to let go of." She added that her daughter is already able to name her feelings — something that Glazer had to go to therapy to learn. "She's already 30 years ahead of me," Glazer added. Glazer is among several high-profile women who have recently opened up about the challenges of raising children, particularly the need to let go of control. In a March appearance on the "Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce" podcast, Kate Hudson said she learned how to apologize to her kids when she's in the wrong. "Sometimes in conflict, you go too far, and you need to say you're sorry, instead of teaching them that you doubled down," Hudson said. "And what you find in going to your kids and saying, 'I could have handled this better' or 'I made a mistake' or 'I'm sorry I didn't trust you' — whatever the scenario — is that connection becomes stronger." During a May episode of the "IMO" podcast, Michelle Obama said she doesn't believe in coddling her kids because it prevents them from learning from their mistakes. "It's like, you know what, I raised you all to have some sense, to have judgment. And at some point, you've got to practice that, which means that I've got to let go," the former first lady said.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bindi Irwin Says Daughter Grace, 4, Has Dad Steve's Personality, Cries That She's Not Old Enough to Feed the Crocodiles
Bindi Irwin is sharing that her daughter Grace, 4, has inherited her late father Steve Irwin's personality She adds that her daughter even cries over not being old enough to feed the crocodiles Bindi shares Grace with husband Chandler PowellBindi Irwin's daughter is already taking after her grandpa, Steve Irwin. The nature conservationist, 26, appeared on the Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce podcast and shared that her 4-year-old daughter Grace is already asking to feed the crocodiles at the Australia Zoo, where Bindi lives with her daughter and husband Chandler Powell. The daughter of the famed zookeeper shared that Grace is starting to take after her grandpa, even though she never met him. "There have been a lot of talks with our daughter because she's 4 now, which is wonderful," begins Bindi. "But it also means you wanna be part of everything. So like, when we're feeding the crocodiles, she's like, 'Why can't I be there with you?' She's crying, 'I just wanna feed the crocodiles!'" Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "We're like, 'Well, this is why you can't and why you have to wait 'till you're 18. But it's really that education," Bindi continues. "And kids are so good. They're like little sponges. They just absorb so much information." The proud mom says she and Powell started their daughter off slowly, letting her be around animals like tortoises, wombats and echidnas, which the parents knew she could be safe around. Bindi explains that she's teaching Grace how to read animal cues and says she hopes to work Grace up from there. "And that's what my parents did with me. It was a slow progression as I got older," Bindi says. "And then it's kind of like becomes second nature." When Kelce asks if there are any hard rules about not going into a pen or a hard pass, Bindi admits that it's tricky because Grace wants to be around everything, and she wants her daughter to be curious. However, she knows it's important to teach Grace that some animals are quite dangerous. "It's finding ways to communicate with them and help them understand," the proud mom says. "But Grace, oh my goodness, she is a wild child. I mean, she has my dad's personality. I did not expect that having a little one. I was like, 'Where did this come from?' Oh, my dad." Steve died in 2006 after he was pierced in the chest by a short-tail stingray barb while filming in the Great Barrier Reef. "Living in a zoo is so special because she's able to run around and have so much fun," adds Bindi. "But at the same time, she's like 'I'm gonna climb higher in this tree,' or, you know, 'I can do this by myself.' I'm like, 'Well, you're 4.' So we probably need to workshop this." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kylie Kelce Roasts Herself For Giving Daughter 'Most Generic Middle Name'
Kylie Kelce isn't afraid to roast herself. The mom of four recently taped an episode of her podcast two days postpartum, where she introduced followers to her baby, Finnley 'Finn' Anne Kelce. She also opened up about how she and husband Jason Kelce arrived at the moniker, and why part of the name made her laugh. 'We had an idea,' the field hockey coach shared on a new episode of her podcast, 'Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce.' 'We had discussed names with anyone that we could trust to not share names and, uh, we did not go with a single option that we had been discussing.' Though the two considered names like Winnifred, Georgie and Colette, Kylie Kelce said that 'for the first 24 hours, she did not have a name.' The two eventually decided on Finnley for a first name and Anne for a middle name, which Kylie Kelce joked was 'the most generic middle name you could possibly have.' 'I love that I'm just roasting myself,' she said while laughing, 'And there's nothing we can do. The paperwork is filled out and they're on their way to the government. I don't know what ... Fuck.' Luckily, Kylie Kelce said her little one is 'very much a Finn,' and that Anne is a sweet tribute to a lot of women in her family. While the rest of the podcaster and former NFL player's three daughters share one thing in common ― having two T's in their name ― Kylie also made it clear she 'warned' everyone. 'All the people who are gonna be triggered by the fact that this name doesn't have two T's, I warned you ― I gave you fair warning!' she said, as she played a prior clip of her telling listeners that if the future baby's name didn't have two T's, 'she's still one of us.' Jason and Kylie Kelce have three other daughters: Wyatt, 5; Elliotte, 4; and Bennett, 2. Watch the rest of the episode for more of their reactions to meeting their new sister: Kylie Kelce Cracks Up Remembering What She Said After Birth Of Fourth Daughter Kelly Clarkson And Kylie Kelce's Conversation About Schools Has Sparked Debate Kylie Kelce Takes Down Troll Criticizing Michelle Obama Interview
