Don't get us wrong: we've got no complaints about ice cream on its own. But why not turn your kitchen into a 1950s-style soda fountain, just because? With just one extra step or two, you've got a dish fit for a special occasion -- or for a lazy afternoon. Poodle skirt and horn-rimmed glasses are optional, but recommended.
Cherry Snow Cone by mrslarkin
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Fizzy Orange Sherbet Cooler by EmilyC
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A Tribute to Woody (Homemade Ginger Ale Float) by inpatskitchen
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Maple-Sage Ice Cream with Maple-Sage Sugared Walnuts by mrslarkin
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Banana Cardamom Milkshake by merrill
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Beauty School Knockout (Peppermint Hot Fudge Sundae) by Sydney
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Vanilla Egg Cream by amanda
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Affogato by amanda
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