On 11/2/2018 8:42 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Fri 02 Nov 2018 05:10:03p, Ed Pawlowski told us...
>
>> On 11/2/2018 5:42 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>>
>>> There was a shop at the mall serving halo-halo so I thought I'd
>>> better try it. It's a concoction of sweetened beans, fruit, and
>>> gels, with shaved ice, and a scoop of ube ice cream on top. The
>>> shaved ice was topped with condensed milk. It's dangerous for
>>> someone like me to eat something like this and predictably, it
>>> did not end well. OTOH, sometimes you have to say "**** it" and
>>> just go for it. This was pretty much something that had to be
>>> done so I have no regrets.
>>>
>>> https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/...0TQNDreXfRXge3
>>> tGW19O6Ej39Jc
>>>
>>
>> It certainly looks interesting. Some of the ingredients sound a
>> bit odd together but I'd try it.
>>
>
> For quite a long time I've been wanting a Vanilla Malt...nothing
> special. A couple of days ago I bought a contain of premium vanilla
> ice cread, a small carton of whole milk, and a container of Horlick's
> Malt Powder. I found the Horlick's in an import grocery, as it is
> not commonly available in most stores here. It also has a much
> better flavor than the Carnation brand.
>
> I have a vintage (1940s) Hamilton Beach Malt Mixer, as well as brand
> new variable power blender that can easily make smoothies. I can't
> decide on which one to use, but I'll try them both.
>
> A malt couldn't be simpler to make. About 1/4 to 1/2 cup whole milk,
> at least 2 cups of ice cream, 5 tablespons or so of malt powder, and
> a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
>
> To get an extra thick consistence the ratio of milk to ice cream is
> very important, as is not over-processing it. Ideally it should be
> very thick and cream and lump free.
>
> Tomorrow I will put it all together and I'm sure it will be very
> tasty.
>
> For a chocolate malt, 2-3 tablespoons of either Hershey's or Fox's U-
> bet chocolate syrup also makes a great drink.
>
That sounds good. i dislike the so called mild shakes that fast food
places sell, but once a year or so, I get to a place that makes a really
good one.