Mom likes a vanilla milkshake every now and then. I am personally partial to chocolate but she prefers vanilla.
We used to buy them at Zestos in Triangle City, West Columbia SC but she went and bought a high falutin mixer and now she spoons the ice cream into a tall glass and adds some half and half then whips it into a frenzy prior to drinking it down slowly.
If she ever indicated a wish to have another Zesto's milkshake I would certainly accommodate her.
Today is National Vanilla Milkshake Day. It happens each June 20 and is all about the original vanilla milkshake.
The beginnings of the milkshake are in the alcoholic beverage industry. It contained eggs and whiskey. It was described as a sturdy and healthy egg nog drink, that was served as a tonic and a drink.
Nowadays we typically forego the eggs and the booze.
The flavorings are varied and many as evidenced by my last pass by them at the Chef's Store on Jamil Road. They have a plethora of ice cream additives and I marvel at the varieties of chocolate syrup alone.
Time was you would go to a malt shop or a dinette counter for a milkshake. Nowadays you go to some fast food establishment or do like mom does and fashion your own.
Regardless, of how you procure them I hope you enjoy them periodically ... and a happy National Vanilla Milkshake Day to you.