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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Root Beer Floats

The weather hasn't cooperated with us this year.
We haven't had a winter to speak of... not much cold or snow.
So I headed to the kitchen to create some frosty-freezy-ness of my own.   


Root beer floats.
Ice cold root beer poured over a scoop or two of vanilla ice-cream.

And if you're old like me, you'll remember these Papa, Mama and Baby sized mugs.


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I must apologize for not getting around to comment
on your blogs very much this past month.
Tax preparation is eating into my free time.

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38 comments:

  1. Yummy! I love root beer floats..I haven't had one since moving to the UK..especially with A&W root beer. I will have to see if I can find some root beer here and have a go at making these..they look far to good to resist :)

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  2. Those look delicious! Someone would argue this weather has been very cooperative ;)

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  3. Adorable mugs! I kind of like having the jet stream stay up north during winter. Maybe it will swoop south in summer and keep us cool then!

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  4. I love Root Beer floats. I put the mugs in the freezer for an hour before I make them. So yummy.
    I have the mugs, even the wee baby one.
    Don't apologize. Life should come before blogging. :-)

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  5. Those look delish!! I want some cool a&w mugs!

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  6. Oh, I remember trips to A&W for floats and baby sister having a baby one! Rootbeer floats have always been a favorite treat with my kids :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  7. You got me with the title of the post! I love, love Root Beer Floats. When I was growing up, they were a special treat.

    xo
    Claudia

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  8. I liked your "FROSTY" post. The mugs bring back memories and I would love to have that aluminum tray! Smile . . .

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  9. I do enjoy root bear floats and the glasses bring back memories too. Our weather has been exceptionally warm.
    Sue

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  10. and who doesn't like a root beer float!? Makes my mouth water.

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  11. Those floats look yummy and I remember those mugs! To tell the truth, though, I'd rather have a Pepsi or Coke float.
    I am trying very hard not to get addicted to Pinterest! It's so much fun. I haven't heard of the Polyvore, so I'll be checking it out.
    Have a nice Friday and weekend!

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  12. Those root beer floats transported me back in time! What fun!

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  13. Perfect for these too warm days. Although I think they might just be behind us with the rain coming in tomorrow. Smiles..Renee

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  14. Wow, you have the mugs! I remember being sent on my bike as a kid to A&W, and get a jug of rootbeer for floats. That A&W is still in business today!

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  15. my favorite....I'm so thankful hubby does the taxes....

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  16. Your cute mugs make the floats even more special!

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  17. Oh, did you have to remind me about taxes!!
    A root beer float sounds perfect any time of the year!

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  18. Looks delicious, Love the mugs.

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  19. I don't remember the last time I had a root beer float. Yum!

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  20. Those look very freshing. My mum used to make them with lemonade and icecream they were lovely to. Have a lovely weekend, dee x

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  21. Oh my goodness, does that bring back memories!
    Julie

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  22. Emma has had a wicked week at school. I think rootbeer floats are in order this weekend!!

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  23. Oh it's been years and years and years since I've made rootbeer floats.
    Guess I know what I'll make my sweetheart this weekend ;)
    Thanks for the suggestion !!

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  24. Yum! I love A & W root beer and have great memories of eating in the car ... a footlong chili dog and a nice cold root beer.
    I've resisted Pinterest because I know I will get hooked and I already spend waaay too much time on the computer.

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  25. Teen burgers were the best! Mama burgers weren't bad either. We have some mugs and they totally make the floats better. Those look too yummy.

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  26. I could drink one of those right now.

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  27. i LOVE ROOT BEER FLOATS BUT UNFORTUNATELY I CANT HAVE THEM ANYMORE, iT'S THE DARK SODA I CAN'T HAVE. HAPPY WEEKEND WITH LOVE JANICE

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  28. I surely am hankering for a root beer float since viewing what you've been making around your house! ;-)

    Hugs to you, Gayle.

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  29. Hope you have managed to get caught up. We don't have root beer over here at all - so I don't even know what it tastes like!

    Pomona x

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  30. Oh, there's nothing better than rootbeer floats! blessings,Kathleen

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  31. Hi there, A & W root beer floats, those were the days. I haven't had one of those in years and years. I'll just have to try and make some up next time we have company. Thanks for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
    http://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.com/

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  32. I love to make those at home-sounds really yummy!

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  33. Love A&W rootbeer floats, many fond memories. I still have the little mug too. Love Pinterest too.

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  34. I must be old then, I remember very well! I also loved their French frys.

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  35. You have me licking my lips here!

    Lorraine :-}

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  36. Oh YUMMY!!! I LOVE A&W root beer and Teen Burgers...I can taste them now sigh. My step sister used to be a car hop in Canada...it was pretty cold in the winter walking out to the cars taking orders but she loved it. She would always put extra pickles on my burgers...shhhh don't tell anyone ;) We had a few of these mugs and kept them in the freezer :)

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THANK YOU for your thoughtful comments. Replies to your questions will be posted here, so be sure to check back soon. Have a wonderful day! - Gayle, Garden Of Daisies