Buttermilk Milkshake

Serves 4

Originally from John Lewis, made famous at the Yountville Diner. Sadly, served no more as The Diner closed a few years ago. The buttermilk makes the shake taste like cheese cake!

4 cups premium vanilla ice cream

2 cups buttermilk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Whipped cream for garnish, optional

In a blender combine the ice cream, buttermilk and vanilla extract.

Lemon Buttermilk Milkshake: Use 2 cups of vanilla ice cream, and 2 cups of lemon sorbet.

Homemade Buttermilk

Makes 1 quart

4 cups milk of your choice

1 cup buttermilk

1. Combine milk and buttermilk in sterile jar or container. Let stand at room temperature for 9-14 hours. The buttermilk will clabber (thicken and sour).

2. Stir and refrigerate until ready to use.

3. Reserve 1 cup of the buttermilk to use as starter for the next batch.