Being a former employee of what my coworkers and I referred to as Baskin Auschwitz, I used to loathe making milkshakes more than anything. It was messy and time consuming, and usually came out too thick or too thin. There goes any tip.
However, since my time behind the coolers at 31 Flavors, I have come to love and cherish the milkshake as one of my favorite ways to consume ice cream.
The milkshake is by no means a new dessert development. According to an article from Associated Content, the milkshake can be traced all the way back to the 1880s, and the original recipe, found in an English newspaper, included a shot of whisky.
Traditionally created by blending milk, ice cream and a syrup or flavor, making a milkshake is simple enough. But an endless amount of flavors and mix-ins allows for creativity. My personal favorite combines vanilla ice cream, banana and peanut butter or chocolate syrup.
The average college student, however, usually doesn't have all these ingredients on hand. Luckily, Fort Collins is home to numerous places that can shake things up for you, affordably.
Avogadro's Number, located at Mason and Myrtle, offers soft serve milkshakes in several unique flavors from "dreamsicle" (orange cream) to "the grit" made with actual espresso grounds.
For an atmosphere more conducive to studying, The Alley Cat, open 24 hours a day and located in an alley on West Laurel, spices up a milkshake with their famous homemade chai tea. Lightly caffeinated, it offers a slight pick-me-up as an added bonus.
And if dropping the extra buck on these locally owned establishments is out of the question, you really can't go wrong with the classic chocolate or vanilla from almost any fast food restaurant. Plus, than you can splurge for the perfect compliment: fries.
Next time your craving a sweet treat and unable to sit down for a bowl, shoot for a shake. They travel, their tasty, and they bring all the boys to the yard.
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