Homemade Hadley's Date Shake - a Palm Springs Tradition

This is the first year we have been home in Northern California 

for Thanksgiving in 12 years.

We usually go see my parents in Palm Springs, 

where we always have a colorful, sunny and festive Turkey Day.

One of our desert traditions is going to Hadley's Fruit Orchards 

for their famous Date Shakes.

I thought we would kick off our celebration this year by making them at home!

These shakes are simple and sweet, 

with only 3 ingredients.

The dates add just the right savory touch...

You can get their recipe here, 

I always use

my favorite Clover-Sonoma Sweet Cream Ice Cream and Milk.

It's a little bit of Palm Springs, right here in San Francisco!

Thank you to Clover Sonoma for supplying their amazing milk and ice cream for this post.