Being a professional ice cream taster, like John Harrison, who works for Dryer's (Edys), probably sounds like a dream job. And it is, but it is also a lifestyle, as Harrison told the Seattle Times in an interview.
Ice cream ran in Harrison's family, as his grandfather, father and uncle all worked in the industry, so he learned all about it at an early age. He even learned how to taste it properly and applies a method similar to the one wine and coffee tasters use, swirling the bite in his mouth and spitting it out. Each bite is scooped with a gold spoon and Harrison works from lighter flavors, like vanilla (his favorite), to the more dominating flavors, such as chocolate or mint.
During the week, he says that he refrains from eating foods with strong flavors that could adversely affect his tasting ability, including peppers, onions and garlic, but he will indulge on Friday nights. Harrison also drinks only tea, never coffee.
A job like Harrison's is not all fun and games, and a degree in food -science is a great first step towards getting the position. Of course, it's not all work, either. Harrison says he never gets tired of quality ice cream, and that is something that could reassure every ice cream lover.
Who said that it's possible to have too much of a good thing?

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6-21-2006 @2:07PM jenjen said... Oh my gosh... I posted about wanting to be an ice cream taste-tester when I grew up, not that long ago. I never actually knew of anyone living my dream job!!!!
I'm so jealous right now. I wonder if he is looking to hire anyone right now.
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6-22-2006 @5:10AM Chris said... I worked for an ice cream company, and believe me you can get tired of the stuff. It's only been this summer that I've been able to eat ice cream again and I changed jobs 2 years ago!
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6-22-2006 @7:27AM Kelley Ritchey said... Now every kid will want to grow up to be a ice cream taster. This might seriously impact the number of kids pursuing other professions!
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