anyone up for Orange Julius...DIY style?

Ever wondered what that secret ingredient was that made the drink taste soo good? Yeah, its vanilla. FYI- if you can get yr hands on Mexican vanilla, im talking full blown bought and shipped right from outta there kind, then yr set...its(in my opinion) the best vanilla you can buy.

Orange Julius- this is the shizzle!

1/2 Cup. sugar

1 1/2 cups. water

1/2 cup. milk

1 tsp. vanilla

1 6 oz. orange juice ( i just buy the reg size and split in half)

33 or so ice cubes

blend in blender.

Ta Dah! mmmm...its that good.

Rich Cocoa aka Magic Cocoa

Ingredients
1/2 gallon whole milk
1 12-oz. bag Premium Dark Cocoa Candy Melts ($4, wilton.com) or semisweet chocolate chips






Directions
1.Heat the milk over medium-low heat; don't let it boil. Add about 1/4 cup of the Candy Melts or semisweet chocolate chips to each of 8 mugs and fill them with the hot milk. Stir.