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MONDAY
Day 1: Spaghetti Bolognese with Easy Caesar Salad
TUESDAY
Day 2: Thai Chicken Curry
WEDNESDAY
Day 3: Greek Pita & Greek Yogurt Cucumber Sauce and Spiced Rice
THURSDAY
Day 4: Chicken Crepes with Asparagus Brie Soup
FRIDAY
Day 5: All-American Burger Blankets with Sweet Potato Fries
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50’s Diner Milkshake Party with First Street Ice Cream
Each year we celebrate my grandmother’s birthday with a fun themed party. When you’re 84 I think every year is cause for celebration. I’m the one always tasked with coming up with party themes, and this past year I could think of none better than a 50’s diner inspired-party with Diner Milkshakes made with First Street Ice Cream.
Planning The Party
Before heading off to Smart & Final, a great place to shop for party food, I made a list of what I need to make our yummy milkshakes:
Shopping List
First Street Ice Cream in Chocolate and Strawberry
First Street Whipped Cream
First Street Maraschino Cherries
milk
plastic cups
milkshake straws
Diner Milkshake party
Shopping For The Party
After planning was complete, it was time to shop. At Smart & Final, I expectedly found everything I needed for my party and more. I came across some gumballs and thought they would fit in perfectly with our theme.
I found everything at Smart & Final that I needed for our party and more
Making 50’s Diner Milkshakes
We made both strawberry and chocolate milkshakes for our party and they were a huge hit with our guests.
50's Diner Milkshakes
Homemade Milkshake Recipe
Ingredients:
4 cups First Street Ice Cream in Chocolate and Strawberry
2 cups milk
First Street Whipped Cream
First Street Maraschino Cherries
1 tspn vanilla extract
Directions:
Place ice cream, milk and vanilla in blender
Blend until smooth, just 5 seconds
Pour into cups and top with whipped cream and a cherry
Strawberry 50's Diner Milkshakes with First Street Ice Cream
And, if you’re lucky enough to have someone you can bribe into putting on some roller skates and a retro apron to serve milkshakes, it’s a fun touch. I’m fortunate to have my oldest daughter Rayana, who I can always count on to help me with family events.
time to serve!
50's Diner Milkshake Party
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