"The Mysteries of Ice Cream"

Masters of Social Gastronomy (MSG), the brainchild of historic gastronomist Sarah Lohman and mad scientist Jonathan Soma, is taking its curiosity about cooking to Brooklyn for a talk on the dairy-based dessert. They will cover the craft and chemistry of ice cream as well as the frozen treat's lengthy history. Hear the stories behind a wide range of flavors, from everyday vanilla to 19th-century artichoke-and-tomato, and learn how to make your own "astronaut ice cream."