20 Dec Give the Gift of Wonder: Astronaut Ice Cream
Every year, Brian Williams Science helps you find the perfect gift for the science enthusiast in your life. Today, we present the Astronaut Ice Cream!
Every year, Brian Williams Science publishes a set of articles aimed at helping you find the ideal gift for the science lover in your life. We call it Giving the Gift of Wonder. This year, we’ve put together a very special list of science-inspired gifts ideas! Chances are that you’ll be able to check a few names off your list with some of the ideas you find here. And as usual, we hope that you will take time this holiday season to Do Some Science!
Today’s Gift Idea: Astronaut Ice Cream
I think we’d all agree that the best part of every science museum is normally in a bin near the cash register: freeze dried ice cream. Four of the tastiest words in the English language. Now, you can have your very own supply of this extraterrestrial treat delivered straight to your front door. Hoo-Ray! Each package of Astronaut Ice Cream is made with state-of-the-art yummy food technology. First made by the Whirlpool Corporation (that’s right, the washer/dryer folks) for the Apollo missions (NASA astronauts have never actually used it), freeze dried ice cream has been a favorite of children and science enthusiasts ever since.
There are a couple of flavors for you to choose from. The “original” flavor most often found in museums is Neapolitan (chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla). You can also get mint chocolate chip (cool and delicious) and chocolate chocolate chip (very, very chocolaty). Try one or try them all. It’s all in the name of science! If plain old ice cream isn’t your thing, you can also purchase Astronaut Ice Cream Sandwiches, Astronaut Strawberries, or you can go all out with the Space Food Sampler. Each package is 0.7 oz of joy and can be stored (unopened) for up to 3 years. If you don’t eat yours, you can always re-gift it next year!
