Shake it with Marshmallows

Hello Folks!!!

Close your eyes and think about your favourite place to visit. Now, imagine the food you love. I'm sure you smiled. That's it, eating and travelling are the things that really move us. 

Surrounded by the rugged South African bushveld, in the heart of an ancient volcano, Sun City is a magical wonderland. One of my best memories are those summer days when we went to Sun City. The whole journey is just 'wonderlik'- travelling almost 200 kilometers on breathtakingly beautiful roads, picturesque table mountains, lush diverse scenery and the cheerful mediterranean climate. Calling itself "a world within a city", the resort complex has the unforgettable Palace of The Lost City, The Valley of The Waves water park and ancient legends and myths to keep you busy imagining. I used to enjoy walking over the time bridge, also known as the Seismic Bridge. It would make loud rumbling noises when you walk, giving you the feeling of a horrible earthquake. This design is to commemorate the destruction of Sun City in an earthquake.  

While walking around and discovering the vast expanse of pure beauty, one thing my friend and I always snacked on was this sweet, pillow-soft, light and fluffy confectionary- Marshmallows. There was no day of adventure without a big packet of marshmallows. We enjoyed marshmallows any time  of day.

When I close my eyes, I see a table piled with all goodies, glasses sparkling and full and a room full of happy faces somewhere under the African Sun.

A milkshake during the summer is definitely flamboyant, and popping in the secret ingredient, marshmallows, would make it the perfect elixir. 

RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

1.Vanilla ice-cream – 2 cups

2. Milk - ¼ cup

3.Marshmallows- 8 large

4.Whipped Cream – for topping

5.Optional toppings- sprinkles, chocolate sauce, crushed cookies

INSTRUCTIONS

1.Blend milk and ice cream in a blender until creamy.

2.Place the marshmallows on a baking sheet lined with parchment and let them broil for 20-30 seconds until browned.

3.Put the marshmallows in the blender and pulse until they are mixed with the ice-cream. 

4.Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.

5.Lightly toast another marshmallow and place on top of the whipped cream to garnish. You can also use the optional toppings as per your taste.