We have this same tradition - Mar. 17, 2008

Shared by Jodi-FL

but sadly, they do not sell Shamrock Shakes in the south! (yea, I heard you gasp. I can't believe it either). The funny thing is, in Feb. we drove from Grand Rapids MI to Harrisburg, PA in one day to pick up my dh from the airport and his plane was delayed by 2 hours. So, (since we hadn't eaten because dinner was waiting for us at my in-laws in Lancaster) we decided to get a bite at the airport and the only place still open was McDonalds and what do you know, they had Shamrock Shakes! I think we were more excited over that, then seeing the plane land. funny. and fun memories. nice to know it's coastless (meaning, not for just one coast).

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Sounds a wee bit scrumptious - Mar. 17, 2008

Shared by deovolente

Think I'll have to give these a try for our afternoon slump (do the Irish have a tea um...coffee time?). Thanks! Rachel

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Untitled Comment - Mar. 17, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

We just made this with one variation. I try to avoid food coloring so I blended in a couple of handfuls of spinach with the milk first to get a lovely minty color. Once you add the ice cream and mint oil you would never know the sneaky ingredient:) Happy St. Patty's Day SillyGooseMama in MUDDY vermont

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Untitled Comment - Mar. 17, 2008

Shared by momco3

I think the rule is that if you blend up the Andes mints to put in the shake, all the calories are released into the air. Really. Then it's safe to eat them. =) Annie

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Thanks for the recipe - Mar. 17, 2008

Shared by sevenmeadows

We've never done anything special for St. Patrick's Day, so my kids were pleasantly surprised when I served shamrock shakes for dessert tonight. I couldn't believe I had all the ingredients on hand! I almost had them believing they really had shamrocks in them.

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St. Patricks Day? - Mar. 17, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

I had no idea it was St. Patty's day, until I read your blog. I looked up some info on St. Patrick, (who wasn't actually Irish - weird) and made a quick impromptu lesson on this great man. Now Sven is on his way to get us some shakes! How fun thanks! Liz R

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Cute! - Mar. 17, 2008

Shared by Quinne

Hi Kendra :) That shake adventure post was hilarious (though I know it was NOT at the time)! Thanks for a great idea to tuck in my file - Shamrock Shakes sound fun. Love, Q

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Those sound yummy - Mar. 18, 2008

Shared by GenesisFamily

Since we don't frequent McDonalds I might have to make a few of these shakes this weekend. Thanks for posting the recipe.

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Shakes not sold here... - Mar. 18, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

Funny story. My husband went out to get shakes, and they don't make them at our local Mikey D's. So we were all sad, for like a milla second cause we still got shakes for no reason. So all in all, a successful trip. :-)

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Untitled Comment - Mar. 19, 2008

Shared by 4sweetums

Yum Yum! Thanks for the great idea. It sounds great. Blessings, Dawn

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no mint extract - Mar. 20, 2008

Shared by Anonymous

Hi Kenj-We had no mint extract so I looked recipies up in the essential oil book and found that yes-we can eat some of them! I made a vita mix full of them with just 2 drops of peppermint essential oil. Next I am goint to use cookies n'cream ice cream to copy Jack in the box Oreo mint shake. I love your food posts! ~Sandi

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