Carlo Collodi

Carlo Collodi (1826-1890) was an Italian author, best known as the writer of *The Adventures of Pinocchio*. While Collodi himself is not directly newsworthy, his creation, Pinocchio, is the inspiration for a new ice cream flavor named after the character. This ice cream, a combination of cream and strawberry ice cream with chocolate-covered waffle pieces meant to represent Pinocchio's nose, has been crowned the best flavor by Italian ice cream makers in Germany. The ice cream's name connects it to Collodi's famous story, giving the classic tale continued relevance in contemporary culture through culinary innovation. The ice cream flavor, while only sharing a name with the children's dessert, highlights the enduring popularity and cultural impact of Collodi's *Pinocchio*.