Blizzard.

If you are from North Dakota, then you know that there is a Blizzard season. It starts around the end of May and lasts through September. That's right. Dairy Queen is closed more months than it is open. And if you want a tasty dipped cone or dilly bar or DQ sandwich in the middle of January? Too bad.

Enter in homemade blizzards. I think Greg's sister Amy was the one that got us on these delicious copycat treats. They are ridiculously simple but they taste great. Definitely not like an actual Blizzard (I actually saw a recipe that imitates the DQ version but it was long and complicated and completely not worth it) but this version is still lick-the-cup yummy.

Three ingredients: milk, ice cream, Oreos. Directions: Put together in a cup and smash-stir until blizzardy. I took some photos of this awhile back but really a five year old could do this.

You can use "less fat" ice cream without compromising the taste.

Regular Oreos are good but MINT Oreos make this amazing! I heart mint chocolate!

Helps if you have a sweet guy to mash up the blizzard for you.

Not going to win any "best looking dessert" awards.

But who cares! This is delish!

Now down here DQ is open year-round. Crazy! But there's only two: one in a mall and one in a gas station and they only serve a limited menu. If our homemade blizzards don't hit the spot, however, it's good to know I can get a real one if needed!

Seriously though, try the mint. Your mouth will thank you.

-Heather