Monday, August 8, 2011

National Root Beer Float Day August 6, 2011

Who knew that my dad was born on National Root Beer Float Day. Well, the Rices try not to miss an opportunity for celebrating root beer and ice cream, so family stopped by.

Nathan had been responsible for a terrible kitchen pipe mess (no explanation...suffice it to say potting soil should NEVER be put down a kitchen sink!) so he went to the store and got the goodies: two gallons of vanilla ice cream, and some root beer, both diet and regular.

Nathan had been responsible for a terrible kitchen pipe mess (no explanation...suffice it to say potting soil should NEVER be put down a kitchen sink!) so he went to the store and got the goodies: two gallons of vanilla ice cream, and some root beer, both diet and regular.

Kayty was even home from Party City workday and participated with us!

This is not a happy smile, contrary to how it appears. She is actually threatening the photographer!


I had NO idea there was an appropriate method in Root Beer Float preparation! Ethan demonstrates the "liquid first, then solid" method. Apparantly it creates greater creaminess, less foam. And to think I have lived on this earth 51 years and was totally unaware! My children have many reasons to find me backwards!



We had a difficult time keeping lactose intolerant Nathan away from the Bluebell Ice Cream. Apparantly, son in law, Mike, it totally right about it being the best brand of ice cream!


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