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The origins of ice cream date back to the second century B.C, but there’s no exact inventor of summer’s favorite flavor. Variations of ice cream appear throughout history, including flavored ice in the time of Alexander the Great and King Solomon. Today’s ice cream is the product of a long, delicious evolution that has led to its quintessentially American image as an innocent seasonal treat, enjoyed at home, at the local ice cream shop, or delivered to neighborhoods by truck.

Maytag’s company history is full of innovation, resilience, and quality products. From early washers and dryers to dishwashers, Maytag has consistently delivered exciting products designed to make life a little easier. Check out our company profile to learn the history of Maytag, who owns the company today, and warranty and repair information. 

High school graduation party menus run the gamut from gourmet to well, ground beef (looking at you, Sloppy Joes), but share one common theme: quantity. It’s hard to prepare food for dozens, potentially hundreds of guests over the course of a few hours, and keep everything to a Michelin-star quality. To help, we've put together a few fun food ideas for graduation party hosts who have more on their plates than just serving food. 

Few kitchen appliances save as much time as the humble dishwasher. While they are relatively low-maintenance, dishwashers do require some cleaning, especially if you don’t use them daily. Find out how to tell if there’s mold in your dishwasher and how to clean it without using harsh chemicals. 

Across the Upper Peninsula, Michigan pasties have become a staple for generations. The hearty meat and vegetable pie is conveniently portable and incredibly delicious, and the tradition has spread to other parts of the state as former UP mining families have moved elsewhere, including northern Michigan. Pasties have a long and storied history, but the tradition didn’t start in Michigan.