Day 197 Cool off with a Milk at the Shake Factory (Fat Tuesday)

 (I am reposting this reminder about the Milk Shake factory during our current heat wave!)

I have to admit that in my world  ice cream is a basic food group. My opinion is not based on any nutritional science but based purely on my  love for the stuff (see Day 10- Brewery and Ice cream).  I cannot pass an ice cream establishment  without indulging!  Therefore,  I  have no problem following the wisdom of my blog  inspiration book, Everything I Need to Know I Learned From A Little Golden Book that suggests,“treat yourself.” On this Fat Tuesday, the last feast day before the Lenten fast, I choose to have my feast with an ice-cream shake at the Milk Shake Factory.

Mint shake and Chocolate Raspberry Truffle

Reflection

 I  jumped off  the  couch at 7 pm for a night ice cream run when I got a call from my girlfriend  who wanted to celebrate Fat Tuesday.  We ventured to  the Milk Shake Factory  in town.  This place is like going into “sweet heaven.”  There is a chocolate bar with  every kind of treat that I like. (Well, maybe I just like chocolate). There is also a list of  shakes to satisfy everyone's taste. They boast  of 55 flavors of shakes. They have some inventive shakes such as the Chocolate Covered Bacon (vanilla ice cream, maple syrup, and fresh crispy bacon in a hot fudge -drizzled glass, topped with whipped cream and chocolate covered bacon) and Fried Ice Cream (vanilla ice cream, clover honey, crushed cornflakes, and cinnamon topped with whipped cream, cornflakes, and a cherry).

 I got the Mint Chip shake (I know boring) but the chocolate chips were huge and plenty. I am also gearing up for St. Patrick Day.  My friend got the  Chocolate Raspberry  Truffle. Both of them were so yummy that we slurped them to the last drop.

 

30 lbs chocolate bunny raffle 

This was the best Fat Tuesday ever. I will just run an extra lap to burn off the calories but I will be back. I am determined to win the 3 1/2 foot tall, 30 lb, chocolate bunny that is being raffled off on April 12^th!

Spiritual Source

He gives food to every creature. His love endures forever (Psalm 136:25)

Other sources

http://www.themilkshakefactory.com/chocolates/

http://www.themilkshakefactory.com/our-menu/

http://www.themilkshakefactory.com/location-hours/