If you’re interested in sharing your opinion on any cultural, political or personal topic, create an  account here  and check out our  how-to post  to learn more. ____ How many people do you know who are pursuing what they dreamed about doing as a kid? When I was a kid, I remember begging my parents to take me and my siblings to get ice cream. And I will never forget one of the best Christmas gifts ever: an ice cream maker, similar to the likeness of an Easy Bake Oven. Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, I recall ripping open the flavored powder mix, adding either water or milk and churning into what I then called “ice cream.” I’ll admit, it definitely was not delicious, but it was so incredibly cool to be able to make my own sweet treat. Over 20 years later, I obtained my PhD in Food Science, specializing in the microstructure, sensorial and behavioral properties of frozen aerated desserts. And now, I’m living out my dream — still bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, exploring the art and...