Marina's Malted Milk Shake #DairyMonth

Our daughter from Russia, Marina, was our very first exchange student.  The fact that we continued and hosted 4 more times is a testament to what a joy she was to have and an indication of how very much we loved her and how perfectly she fit into our family.

She is currently working for a cruise line that is sailing from Seattle to Alaska all summer long and asked if we could join her on one of the cruises.  She is going to have free time to spend with us on excursions.  We couldn't be more excited.

We had so much fun with Marina while she was here.  We traveled to California, Chicago and Up North.  She loved to eat and to cook.  She taught us how to make Pelmeni and she was anxious to learn how to make American dishes.  She loved our parents and could spend hours learning about them and their backgrounds.  We taught her to play pinochle and spent probably 3 or 4 nights a week playing cards.  When we weren't playing cards we were watching movies and eating popcorn. Shortly after she arrived, Frank made her a Malted Milk Shake. This quickly became a regular treat around our house.  Marina would request a Malt nearly every night and when she returned home, Malted Milk mix was included in the care packages we sent her.

Soon, new students arrived and new favorites took precedence.  Marina's Malted Milk Shakes, that we had enjoyed several times a week, now became a pleasant memory.  The next four exchange students came to us with their own unique personalities and likes and dislikes.  We adapted to them all and had wonderful experiences.....but as stated previously....all of those relationships would never had happened had our first experience with our Marina not been so amazing.

Today is Day 4 of the Dairy Month celebration that we are celebrating all week long.  This party is hosted by Carlee of Cooking with Carlee and Lauren of From Gate to Plate.  All of these memories of My Marina made me want to share our Malted Milk Shake recipe.

Our time with Marina was nearly 10 years ago.  We have been blessed to spend some time with her during the years, including a trip to Georgia. We have not been blessed with the opportunity to make her another Malted Milk Shake but the memories made me want to share this recipe with you.

In anticipation of our next meeting with Marina, I asked Frank to make us one of his Malted Milk Shakes that she loved.   Our Little Miss shared this drink with me....stating immediately upon finishing her sip that it was "her turn".   We hadn't made this treat for quite a while but I think that, like with Marina, it is going to become a regular again.  Perhaps with a new name......Melody's Malted Milk Shake.

Please visit the other #DairyMonth recipes being shared today.  You will find links  for them immediately following our recipe.

Marina's Malted Milk Shake

2 c. vanilla ice cream

3 T. chocolate syrup (we use Hershey's)

3 T. malted milk powder

3/4 c. milk

Place all ingredients into a heavy duty blender.  Puree until smooth.  Divide between 2 glasses and sere. Print Recipe

More Dairy Month Recipes

• How to Make Homemade Cajeta by Cooking With Carlee 
• Grilled Three Cheese Sausage Pizza by From Gate to Plate 
• Cherry Cream Cheese Pie by Palatable Pastime
• Marina's Malted MilkShake by A Day in the Life on the Farm 
• Berry Swirled Cheesecake Pudding Pops by Grumpy's Honeybunch
• Coffee Bourbon Milk Punch by Culinary Adventures with Camilla 
• Easy Chauracterue Platter by Crystal Cattle
• Farmer's Cheese With Fresh Herbs by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures