The Daily Dose March 4, But then I saw the shave ice stand. My mouth started watering. The roadside signs advertising Technicolor shave ice had in fact taunted me for days. Was this the moment of reckoning?
Lots of you know I kind of collect unique kitchen appliances. Our family has been to the island several times and we have a deep love affair with shave ice! You can find it by clicking here. Guys, we love this thing. We freeze water in cheap, round, plastic containers. Some machines recommend ice blocks for shaving, but we found that smaller, round blocks had the best results for us.
Shaved ice is a large family of ice-based dessert made of fine shavings of ice or finely crushed ice and sweet condiments or syrups. Usually, the syrup is added after the ice has been frozen and shaved—typically at the point of sale. However, flavoring can also be added before freezing. The dessert is consumed worldwide in various forms and manners. Shaved ice can also be mixed with large quantities of liquid to produce shaved ice drinks.
It is as iconic as some of the best Honolulu attractions. No Oahu vacation is complete without indulging in this frozen Hawaii shave ice treat! Whether you want to make some snow cones for the family, a party, or much larger events, there are some great choices these days with the advancement in machinery that make this treat It was a simple snow cone with basic flavors such as orange, lime, cherry, and grape.