Shake Up the End of Your Summer by Entering the Mayfield Below Zero Hero Contest

Summer days have been so hot lately that it’s almost too hot to go outside. One way to cool down is by creating your very own delicious milkshake. Mayfield Dairy is hosting its Second Annual Mayfield Dairy Millkshake Recipe Contest until August 15. By submitting your recipe at www.belowzerohero.com, you have the chance to win a $10,000 grand prize and enjoy your ultimate milkshake creation. The Atlanta-based dairy churned out a survey that should provide some helpful tips for you when you create your milkshake masterpiece. The shakedown discovered that Americans prefer to blend their shakes with fresh fruit such as strawberries (#1) and bananas (#2) over candy. Contrary to stereotypes about women and chocolate, slightly more males than females go for chocolate add-ins. Make sure you submit your recipe by August 15 and visit the contest's website, Facebook or Twitter (@IceCreamFun) pages for recipes and tips!

A panel of culinary judges will pick the top 10 recipes nationally based on overall appeal, originality and taste. The recipes will be posted online on August 25 for consumers to taste test and vote on, and winners will be announced in early September. First place winner slurps up $10,000, second place $3,000 and third place $1,000, so grab your ice cream, milk and a little creativity and start shaking up your kitchen!

National Ice Cream Month: An Excuse to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

What better excuses do you have to indulge your sweet tooth than National Ice Cream Month AND July weather in Atlanta? It's a winning combination, so grab your spoon and click here to check out some of our favorite spots for frozen treats. We've tried everything from the exotic ice cream flavors at Spice Market and sweet mochi trio at RA Sushi in Midtown to the signature shakes and sundaes at the new location of Morelli's Ice Cream in Edgewood to the gelatos and sorbets at Double Zero Napoletana in Sandy Springs. If you want to cool down with a rooftop view, Rooftop 866 offers "Boozy Pops" to ward off the heat while looking out at the Midtown skyline. Get it quick, July will be over before you know it and you'll find yourself pretending like you're too full for dessert again.

Get Shaking in Mayfield’s “Below Zero Hero” Contest for a Chance to Win $10,000

The second-annual Mayfield Diary Milkshake Recipe Contest has begun! With a grand prize of $10,000 to the 2011 winning “Below Zero Hero” recipe, why not start shaking it up by entering your latest milkshake masterpiece. Purchase some delicious Mayfield ice cream and milk; gather your family around your blender and start mixing in your favorite add ins to create a one-of-a-kind shake that’s guaranteed to make you the milkshake hero. All aspiring milkshake makers can submit their masterpiece recipes to the contest website until August 15. A panel of culinary judges will then pick the top 10 recipes nationally based on overall appeal, originality and taste. These recipes will then be posted online for consumers to test and vote on their favorites. So you get to choose what recipe makes the cut! The first place winner will receive $10,000, second place $3,000 and third place $1,000. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to make your milkshake masterpiece!

And don’t forget to like the contest on Facebook and follow it on Twitter (@IceCreamFun) for lots of tips and recipe ideas.