Have a Cow Already

Today is National Black Cow day. If you’ve never been subjected to a black cow (aka root beer float, brown cow or sassy cow, depending on the region) at a Fourth of July picnic or a church youth social, here’s a recipe: Chill a tall glass. Plop in two scoops of vanilla ice cream and two tablespoons of chocolate syrup. Pour cold root beer over it slowly and watch it froth up. Top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. Or not. Serve with a straw and a long-handled spoon. It’s more fun if you don’t share.

How Now Brown Cow

Today is National Ice Cream Soda Day, the perfect way to end the month. With that in mind...

Root beer ice cream sodas, created by Emeril Lagasse who, despite his crazy-making “bam” mantra, creates intrigue with a recipe that practically begs to be served in a traditional tall soda fountain glass. Lagasse’s version includes root beer barrel-shaped candy. Yum!

Mini chocolate ice cream sodas, inspired by Tom’s Diner in Brooklyn. Serve them in small glass cups as the author suggests so your guests can have more than one without guilt.

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