Liquid nitrogen cocktail Liquid nitrogen cocktail A liquid nitrogen cocktail is any mixed drink whose preparation involves the use of liquid nitrogen. Popularized as a novelty because of the smoky, bubbling "cauldron effect" it produces, liquid nitrogen is controversial as a cocktail ingredient because it boils at and its consumption is thus potentially lethal. However, it is not a regulated substance in most countries and there is little control of its use. The culinary use of liquid nitrogen is mentioned in an 1890 recipe book titled "Fancy Ices" authored by Mrs. Agnes Marshall, but has been employed in more recent times by restaurants
MadFiber Ice Cream MadFiber Ice Cream MadFiber Ice Cream is a designer ice cream created by UW-Madison's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences that features vanilla cream, mini M&M's, and granola. The dessert was part of Madison, Wisconsin's effort to bring Google's $97 million high speed optical fiber network to Madison, WI. The ice cream gained recognition outside of Madison when the New York Times made note of it in an article "Hoping for Gift From Google? Go Jump in the Lake." Proponents of the ice cream have included Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, Madison Schools Superintendent, Dan Nerad, and Dean of UW-Madison's College of