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I love strawberries!

Do you? If so, then you'll love this recipe for making a strawberry milkshake.

I remember how much fun it was as a little girl to go and pick fresh strawberries in the field. There's nothing more enjoyable than adding a handful of big, ripe, juicy strawberries to a bowl of cereal or to the top of a frosted cake to make it more colorful.

And let's not forget that delectable dessert called strawberry shortcake. But of course, we know that you don't have to put strawberries on top of something to enjoy them. They're nature's perfect snack fruit that comes ready to eat.

If you love milkshakes and strawberries, then you most definitely enjoy the taste of strawberry milkshakes. Milk and cream are the perfect compliment to the sweet tangy flavor of ripe strawberries. Why, you could say it's a match made in heaven.

Because . . . that's what a homemade strawberry shake tastes like ' pure heaven. You don't have to wait till summer to enjoy a rich, delicious strawberry milkshake. If you're willing to substitute frozen strawberries, then you can have this wonderfully refreshing drink any time of year.

Every delightful sip will remind you of why you love strawberries.

I Love Strawberries Milkshake

• 1 cup milk
• 6 scoops strawberry ice cream
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• ' teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon strawberry ice cream topping
• 1 tablespoon whipped cream, optional
• Fresh strawberries, sliced, optional

Directions

Combine first 5 ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Garnish with whipped topping and sliced strawberries.