I've Made Two Sets So Far
Matt proposed early Christmas morning and I said yes! We haven't set an official date yet, but we're looking at this summer. I'll do my best to keep this from turning into a wedding-planning blog, but if I find some really awesome DIY money-saving projects, I might have to share them anyway.
Anyone else agree this is a winning idea, Hopefully Food Network or Travel Channel will be on to me soon to set this up! Milkshakes occasionally star, or at least make an appearance in movies and TV shows. Some of the famous ones, or at least ones I know about are listed below.
Unfortunately, I suspect that in the world of product placement, milkshakes will be less prevalent as it is hard to brand a homemade banana milkshake. Most likely sodas will be the beverage of choice, as their marketing budgets allow them to pay to be shown. Thanks to one of our readers for suggesting MiB3, where Will Smith's character enjoys some chocolate milkshakes!
Some links to blog postings around the internet relating to milkshakes (mostly how to make good ones). Serious milkshakes you need serious tools. These are the ultimate tool for the milkshake lover and will come in handy for all your other blending needs too. Do you have one, Are they as good in practice as the hype would suggest,
Let us know in the comments section. Some links to the best milkshake ever news and reviews. Part science show, part cooking show, Good Eats is always a good watch, even when its not about the milkshakes! Green Milkshake - make your favourite milkshake, but add some green food colouring to make it green like the Emerald Isle! Consider using one of Ireland's famous beverages as a base for an adult milkshake to aid in your celebrations! There are a lot of special ice-creams and gelato flavors for St Patrick's Day.
Try a Guinness or Irish Cream milkshake. For kids, just go green with some milk chocolate chip! Serve it up with some Corned Beef, Cabbage and Irish Soda bread and you can pretend you are in Dublin! Eggnog, mulled wine are nice, but milkshakes are nicer! I'm sure you have stocked up with recipe books, glasses and other milkshake paraphernalia (some links to which you'll find below), but you probably are thinking that these are presents for the summer. I put it to you, that in fact, winter is an excellent time to delve further into the joys of milkshakes.
But I think it is time for something more interesting. Can't you imagine how good these could be, Take a wedge/slice/hunk of one of those, chuck it in a blender - add ice-cream and milk and whizz away. I can guarantee you will be amazed at the results. The depth of flavor will translate well to a milkshake and before you know it, you will be getting tons of compliments from your guests. So, let us join together and plead the case for milkshakes all year round, particularly as part of your holiday traditions.
Let us know how you get on and what your favorite festive milkshake is. Do you need an excuse for chocolate shakes, Easter is great for milkshakes and thoughts inevitably turn towards chocolate, which is great because chocolate milkshakes are so good. Kicking it old school for Easter how about a chocolate malt, I'd love to hear your tips on making the perfect milkshake.
Also, where do you like buying milkshakes from. Sure, making your own is the best way to guarantee quality but sometimes its nice to let someone else do the work. Kitchen ElectronicsHistory of Blenders: Teenagers, Polio and Infomercials, Dietary Restrictions for HealthLow Carb Shakes - 10 Awesome Recipes! BeveragesLatte vs Mocha vs Cappuccino, What Are the Differences,
