Snow Ice Cream

I grew up with snow.  It's no big deal to see snow.  But on Monday there was a storm that dumped a few inches of snow on the west side of the Vegas Valley.  And today everybody in the area is getting snow, and not just a few flurries.   It's a hoot to see the palm trees covered with snow.

It's a big deal here.  Hearing people talk about it, and of course the expected newsclips of children making snow angels, building snowmen, sledding (cardboard is just fine as a sled but cafeteria trays are better!) and having snowball battles.  And I'm reminded that while snow is not a big deal to me, it is a rare treat for the longtime residents of the Valley.  

I remember snow ice cream the best.  I passed that tradition down to my kids.  But you need alot of snow.  And part of the fun - to stretch out the excitement of the day - was to put a huge bowl outside and watch patiently for it fill up with snow.  From there, it's a blank pallet for making snow ice cream.  The basics were usually sugar, vanilla and milk (canned, condensed, cow's, half & half).  But we tried chocolate or maple syrup, soda, dry jello, maraschino cherry juice, chocolate chips - you get the idea.  And it's a treat to be made and eaten immediately but not too fast or brain freeze occurs!  Google it and you won't be disappointed in the variety of recipes, or watch this How To video.

It's not the best ice cream you'll ever eat, but I guarantee it will be the most memorable.