Today we have had a beautiful snowy day here in Canada and we are supposed to get a bit more tomorrow. What a joy to have the gift of snow. It is so invigorating, refreshing and peaceful all at the same time. So, I couldn’t resist posting my recipe for snow ice cream. It’s so funny to me that I grew up eating snow ice cream even though in Georgia we barely had 2 snowflakes to rub together. While here in Canada, it is rare to find someone who has ever even tasted it. When I was a little girl, if a flake fell from the sky, I collected it to make this wonderful stuff. Regardless of where you live, follow the laws of humanity and stay away from “yellow snow”. Just collect freshly fallen snow from an area that you are sure has been untouched by domestic or wild critters and then take it inside to mix with a bit of sugar, milk and vanilla. It melts quickly, so I like to put it in a covered plastic container and freeze it. That way it can be enjoyed even after the snow melts outside. Serve as is or with chocolate syrup or fruit. If you don’t have access to snow today—just remember this recipe for later when you have the gift of a snow day!
Ingredients: Amounts are dependent on how much you want to make. If it gets too thin, add more snow. If it is too thick, add more milk.
Snow
Sugar
Milk (any kind) or half & half
Vanilla
Instructions:
*Place a large stainless steel or plastic bowl outside to collect snow during a snowstorm.
*If the snow has already fallen, scrape just the very top layer off of a clean surface of snow into a large bowl.
*Bring the snow inside and sprinkle some sugar (start with 1/8 or ¼ of a cup) on top.
*Add a splash of milk to begin with and a teaspoon of vanilla.
*Stir the mixture together and give it a taste. If it is not sweet enough add more sugar. If it is too thin, add more snow or more milk if it is too thick.
*When it reaches the taste and consistency you desire, serve it immediately or freeze it for later enjoyment.
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