ICE CREAM SUNDAE AROUND THE WORLD

This recipe is found in the Kid's Multicultural Cookbook, by Deanna F. Cook and is a great way to celebrate "Thinking Day" with your troop!

THE MUSH-INS

• Africa:peanuts, peanut butter, and Peanut brittle
• USA: chocolate chips
• Australia: macadamia nuts
• The Middle East: pistachio nuts
• England: crushed toffee bars
• Caribbean & Polynesia: pineapple chunks, bananas
• Denmark: crushed butter cookies
• Switzerland: muesli
• China: Mandarin oranges
• Africa, Caribbean, India, Thailand, & Polynesia: grated coconut
• Brazil: Brazil nuts
• Germany: crushed spice cookies
• New Zealand: sliced kiwi
• India: coconut macaroons

THE TOPPINGS

• Scotland: butterscotch sauce
• Mexico: chocolate sauce
• Canada: warm maple syrup
• The Society Island: Tropical Fruit Sensation ( a mix of pineapple, banana and coconut)

THE GARNISHES

• India: ground cardamom
• Mexico: cinnamon sticks or ground cinnamon
• Italy: maraschino cherries
• England, USA: whipped cream