With Snow, There is Snow Cream

Beginning Friday evening, snow began to fall... and fall... and fall.  It created an icy blanket on everything we owned.  For a week, we had been warned by the local weather channel of its impending arrival, but, living in central North Carolina, we take the announcement of snow with a grain of salt.  However, when it does come, we find ourselves ill-equipped to adapt to our new snowy environment.  Often advised to stay home and out of harm's way as the state tries to find the resources to clear roads and attend to weather-related accidents, it's a wonder that any good can come from snow.

Ah, but there is good.  With the arrival of snow, there is opportunity for snow cream.

Although I missed the opportunity to try this recipe last year, I made sure this year I was prepared.  So without further ado, here is how you make snow cream.



Step One: After an hour after the snow has started to fall, put out a big kitchen bowl to collect the snow.



Step Two: Gather all your ingredients: 1 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.



Step Three: Place the milk, sugar, and vanilla in a blender.



Step Four: Add the snow to the blender.  Mix well.



Hmm... It's not mixing...

Step Five: Unplug the blender and stir the mixture by hand.



Step Six: Scoop mixture in a glass.  Garnish as desired.


And now for the taste test...


It's a winner!  Next time you find yourself cursing the snow, try this recipe instead.  It may sweeten the experience for you.

"Snowflakes are kisses from heaven."

- Author Unknown