Dining Out: Frozen Custard in Milwaukee

Here's a secret you don't know: ice cream is actually the lesser cousin of the infinitely richer, creamier frozen custard.  Robert Sietsema of the Village Voice writes that it was created in New York, but Milwaukeeans call it their own.According to Wikipedia, the difference between frozen custard and ice cream is that the latter has more than 10% milkfat and egg yolk, whereas ice cream boasts less than 10% milkfat.  In short, ice cream may be better for you (yes, let the surprise register for a second) but those of us who know frozen custard would happily swap ice cream every day for custard once a month.Frozen custard, like ice cream, comes in the standard flavors of chocolate and vanilla.  It's common practice at custard stands, however, to offer a third flavor that rotates daily rather than a wide selection.  Flavors vary widely, from familiar ones like chocolate chip cookie dough to more intricate ones such as key lime pie.Hint: frozen custard makes better, creamier milkshakes and fantastic floats.  If a dish isn't your thing, try a variation to get the feel of it.If you're in the Milwaukee area, you'll want to check out some custard stands and experience it for yourself.  Below is a list of recommended stands:Kopp's Frozen Custard5373 N. Port Washington Rd.Glendale, WI 53217414-961-3288