Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Snowy, Blowy Winter

We have been waiting a long, long time for some snow to fall from the sky! Arianna found a recipe for a snow treat at the back of a winter library book and has been dying to try it out ever since. The old snow that hung around for a month just wasn't going to cut it! They enjoyed gathering the snow almost as much as eating it, I think. Super simple and lots of fun! Enjoy if you dare!

Snowy, Blowy Ice Cream
4 c fresh, clean snow
½ c Whole milk (or ½ and ½ )
¼ c sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract

In a glass measuring cup, mix milk, sugar and vanilla until the sugar has dissolved. Gather 4 cups of FRESH snow and put it in a mixing bowl. Then, pour the milk mixture over the snow and mix well with a spoon, about 2 minutes. You can even add your own toppings, like chocolate syrup, sprinkles, or a cherry.

Makes 2 heaping, delicious servings or 4 kid-size portions.

3 comments:

Kristen and Co. said...

My grandmother used to do this with us! Seems like she used peppermint flavoring. Nasty stuff, but of course we ate it! So fun for little kids. Your recipe sounds better!

littlelamb's said...

Your family is so adorable. I found your blog from Janelle's. I've been wondering how you are and what you are up to. We are in Colorado which is so funny because Denise is now too. She is about an hour away. It's great. We don't see them as much as I would but we get to chat. She is actually headed to Utah this weekend her uncle died. It is so good to see you! Tell me what has been happening, you can check out my blog as well. Miss and love you!

The Palmers said...

Okay, I'm going to try this next snow. Preston keeps asking to have snow for dinner. He will love this.