Current Mood: Playful

Living in Missouri, we don’t see a whole lot of “good” snow. So when we do get it, we try to enjoy it while it lasts! (Except for you scrooges who hate it, you don’t count!) One of the fun things I did with my Mom growing up was making snow ice cream. I realize that not everyone knows about this, so I thought I would share a snowy day treat with you. The kids love it (and love to help make it)! The best snow to use is powdery snow, and I wouldn’t recommend making it unless you’ve gotten at least 3-4″ of snow (a good covering). You want fresh, clean, untrodden snow. You’re going to be eating it. It’s very unscientific, so you’re not going to get any exact measurements here. Use your judgement and your tastebuds. Just remember that you can always add more stuff, but you can’t take it out.

• A large bowl of good snow. I usually use a medium mixing bowl. Fill it to heaping; it will melt down quickly.
• Milk. Being vegan, I use rice milk. For a medium mixing bowl, I will use about one cup.
• Sugar. I will use about a cup of sugar.
• Vanilla. About a teaspoon.
• Whatever other flavorings you want… I like to put a little cinnamon in it. Try some cocoa powder.

After scooping up your snow (just use the bowl to scoop it directly) and bringing it inside, you’re running against the clock. It’s cold outside, keeping the snow frozen. It’s warm inside. You’re going to start getting melt immediately. Pour in some milk, the snow will melt some. Dump in the other ingredients and carefully stir (so it doesn’t spill out). It should stick together like regular ice cream. If it’s not sticking together well, add more milk. Give it a taste and add more ingredients accordingly.

Enjoy! It’s a great winter treat. And it’s no good for freezing, so don’t get greedy.