The Baltimore Snowball is a summer favorite but did you know its history goes back to the 1800s?

If you're from Baltimore, you'll recognize the familiar glow of the neon orange egg custard snowball. Did you know that snowballs were invented here over a century ago? Snowballs have a lengthy history in Baltimore, going back to the industrial revolution. In the late 1800s, ice blocks would be shipped from the North to the South, with commercial routes passing through Baltimore. On hot days, kids would beg for ice shavings to cool off. Their mothers soon began making flavorings to sweeten the ice. An early combination remains a Baltimore favorite to this day. The Baltimore classic is an egg custard snowball topped with marshmallow creme. Originating in the farmhouse behind The Peggy, the flavor has become synonymous with Baltimore culture. The owners of three snowball shops share what it's really like to own a snowball stand. CJ Reuter, the manager of Summer Delights in Timonium shares how his family came to own the stand and their unique offerings. Dasia and Melanie Kabia, the divas behind Ice Queens put a New Orleans spin on a Baltimore classic by adding sweet cream to their egg custard snowballs. Christopher Heller recently purchased the oldest snowball stand in the country and renamed it The Peggy in honor of his great-grandmother. Each snowball stand puts their own unique twist on a classic treat. Summer Delights debuted the 'Dirty Snowball', a frozen take on the 'Dirty Soda' trend that's taken social media by storm. Ice Queens has their Strawberry Shortcake Snowball, a strawberry snowball topped with ice cream, whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and more. At The Peggy, owner Christopher Heller has introduced a line of flavors inspired by the gardens at The Margaret Cleveland, the aptly-named 'Acre of Wonder' where The Peggy is located. Others may try to claim that New Orleans, Louisiana is the home of the snowball. New Orleans does have a storied history with snowballs and elevated the sweet treat when they began pouring sweet cream over them. Several Baltimore snowball shops also use machines created in New Orleans. Snowballs are a cultural mainstay in both cities, but only one is the true inventor of the snowball. _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FOXBaltimore/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOXBaltimore YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-H-L8u8PzzgdAzBLrqU6PQ/?sub_confirmation=1 Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxLnRTTQfTjGrLqJJqi6qgKfY_LR70Q7y For more information, visit https://foxbaltimore.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 410.467.5595 WBFF is a Maryland-based station and a FOX Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. #news #trending #breakingnews #Baltimore #Maryland #fyp #foryou #recommended #suggested #watch #snowball #baltimoreculture #history #neworleans #summer