IGA Item of the Week

The IGA's Hershey's Creamy Vanilla ice cream, which is snowy white and not to be confused with the French Vanilla, which is an eggy yellow color, was perfect for the mini milkshakes I served at a little back-to-school cookie swap yesterday. They were a big hit with the 11-year-old set, and just the right size to enjoy one or two without filling up. Here is the recipe:

Mini Milkshakes
Makes about twenty mini milkshakes (or six large ones)

4 cups vanilla ice cream
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Combine the ice cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve immediately, with straws for slurping.