Like I would know?
Yeah--there's a city in Venezuela called Merida. Its claim to fame is having the most flavors of ice cream in the world.Long ago, I learned you could make ice cream from anything. However, I'm not sure you would want to eat some of the possible flavors one can make.
I always find people who "have done it forever," or that say that it's really common... doesn't seem that common to me, though!What an odd coinky-dink! I first did it while living in Irving- a Dallas suburb, for those who don't know- and of my own free will and volition. I wonder...
Fries dipped in milk shakes is something I learned about in Dallas!
I independently discovered this, also of my own free will and volition, in Michigan about 25 years ago. I guess I need to get around to making that Wikipedia page and immortalizing my claim of discovery.
It's just the combination of simultaneous salt and sweet...a classic combination.
Well, start that damn wiki! But realize, I did it back in 1983, "Mr. Discoverer." Recognize!
In New Orleans, a restaurant by the name of The Fragrant Rose made all or nearly all of its dishes with garlic. Including the ice cream. Never had the pleasure of going there, though.