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I am constantly amazed at how animated and talkative people get when you mention food. The mere aroma of certain foods can evoke memories that transport us back to a special place and time. Food can bridge the gap between all ages, races and ethnicities.
Let's face it, the only thing that should ever come between people is a table and some serving bowls.

Monday, June 18, 2007

Malt Shop Memories on a Hot Sunny Day


The malted milk shake started in the 50’s. That’s when malt shops were the in place to hang out and be with your friends and listen to your favorite songs playing on the Jukebox. You could grab a burger and some fries wash it down with a malted, shake or float. The best part of the malted was getting to the bottom, where all the malt had settled and try to suck every last bit through the straw. Unfortunately malt shops have become a thing of the past but at least some of their delicious treats don’t have to be. Here’s a little tip try some of those syrups that they use for flavoring coffee;
Da Vinci, Monin or Torani” to come up with some unique flavor combinations.

Strawberry Malted Milk Shake


5 scoops strawberry ice cream
1/2 c. milk
1 tbsp. malted milk powder
2 tbsp. strawberry syrup

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend thoroughly, serves two

Chocolate Malted Milk Shake

5 scoops chocolate ice cream
1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. chocolate syrup

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend thoroughly, serves two

Vanilla Malted Milk Shake

5 scoops vanilla ice cream
1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. vanilla syrup or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend thoroughly, serves two

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love vanilla & chocolate malts!

Julie said...

Me too, They are so good.

Anonymous said...

You really should examine your recipes and consider heaping much more malt powder into them. A tablespoon isn't enough to pack a punch, really you should be looking at more like 4 tablespoons, minimum.
-Ginny (the wife of a malt enthusiast.)

Julie said...

Thank you, Ginny...I agree with your husband. If I am making this just for me it would probably have
5 tablespoons (I love it). Not everyone likes it that malty but anyone can feel free to add or subtract to their taste.