The snow is coming! If you live in the northern half of the
country, there is a chance that snow has already interrupted your life this
season. If not, just wait, because all indications point to a more snowy season
than last winter. But instead of just sitting in your house staring out the
window, take the opportunity to enjoy a unique treat that is only available
when it's snowing: Snow ice cream!
Before the days when you could just pick up a pint of ice
cream at the grocery store, pioneer families looked forward to making snow ice
cream. Snowfall was a far more serious danger back then than it is today; it
trapped families inside their homes and cut them off from supplies. Making ice
cream was a great way to take everyone's mind off the hazardous situation and
do something fun. You can do the same thing today--after all, what could be
worse than getting snowed in with no ice cream in the freezer? If the power
goes out, you will be even more keen to find an activity for the kids until the
video games work again.
It's easy to plan ahead to make snow ice cream. Just make
sure you have some cans of sweetened condensed milk in the house, or regular
milk and sugar. When it starts to snow, set out some bowls to catch the freshly
falling flakes. In no time, you'll have enough snow for your treat. Mix in the
milk and sugar until it tastes just right. You can also add vanilla extract or
other flavorings of your choice. It won't taste quite like store-bought ice
cream, but snow ice cream has a fluffy texture and natural feel that you can't
get any other way.
For a full recipe, and for some additional tips for making
the snow ice cream experience more fun, visit our website. For example, if you
don’t like the texture of the ice cream when it’s perfectly fresh, you can
simply put it in the freezer for a while until it hardens some more. Getting
snowed in doesn’t have to be boring and stressful; after your family tries this
special treat, they will get excited every time they see the sky cloud up.
Does your family have a unique snow ice cream tradition? If
so, we’d love to hear about it. Leave a comment below and spread the ice cream
happiness before the snow begins to swirl all over the country.
No comments:
Post a Comment