The Inside Scoop on Victorian Ice Cream

The Devil's Dinner Hour

Join me tonight as we all scream for ice cream alongside the king of poisonous penny licks and the queen of fancy ices. We'll dive right into the heart of the dairy trade, and learn about the flavors, syrups and "special toppings" that made the Victorians brain freeze with delight.

The Devil's Dinner Hour is written, edited, produced, and hosted by Evelyn James

Music: David Fesilyan, David Renda & Sergei Chetvertnykh

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