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Ettinger is a selfproclaimed ice cream connoisseur turned ice cream snob and addict. Journalist amy ettinger is obsessed with ice cream. She spent a year researching, tasting and delving into the history and sociology of ice cream for her new book sweet spot. Ill talk with amy ettinger about her new book sweet spot. Book 2017 sweet spot is a fun and spirited exploration of a treat americans cant get enough ofice creamone that transports us back to our childhoods and will have you walking to the nearest shop for a cone.
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