Almost Snow Cream

Such a simple recipe

for an amazing drink that's not overly sweet.

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Recipe from Southern Living Kids Cookbook

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4 cups milk

1/3 cup sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Combine all ingredients in a 1-quart microwave-safe bowl, stirring gently until sugar dissolves. Microwave for 5 minutes on high or until hot, stirring once. Pour into mugs and top with marshmallows or whipped cream. Makes 4 servings.

Orange Julius

1 can (6oz) frozen orange juice concentrate (or less)
1 c. milk
1 c. water
1/3 c. sugar (or less)
2-3 Tbsp. powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
about 9 ice cubes

In a blender, blend all ingredients except ice. Slowly add ice cubes one at a time until it reaches a "smoothie" consistency. Serve immediately.
(*If you are adding frozen fruit, add a little at a time BEFORE adding ice cubes. If using fresh fruit, add at the very beginning when you are blending everything else.)

Italian Sodas

1 bottle of Torani flavored syrup (usually in coffee/tea aisle)
2 liter bottle of Sprite (any brand works)
Quart of Half & Half

Pour half & half into a pitcher about 2/3-3/4 full. Pour in Torani and Sprite to taste. If you need more flavor, add more syrup and/or sprite, if you want it creamier add more half & half.
Good syrup flavor combinations: peach & vanilla or raspberry & vanilla, it tastes like peaches and cream, or raspberry cream. Or you can do flavors by themselves. Just play around with it. You can also make them individually in a tall glass if you are offering different flavor options. I get the Torani from Albertsons or Harmons. So far WalMart doesn't carry this brand. I haven't tried it with other brands.