Water ice traces its history back to the original Italian granita, another sweet treat made with water, sugar, and fruit. Italian immigrants brought their granita-making traditions to Philadelphia, adapting and refining the recipe until it became uniquely Philadelphian. Some say water ice is the same thing as Italian ice, but others call them ... More @Wikipedia
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