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“Milkshake Essay” Example Introduction: (write last—other than the thesis sentence) Do you ever wonder how to complete that perfect gourmet meal? Many gourmet food fanciers can create delicious appetizers followed by mouth-watering main courses, only to disappoint their dinner guests by serving one of the overused gourmet desserts such as Baked Alaska, Chocolate Mousse, or Crepes Suzette. The next time you prepare a gourmet meal for your friends and family, why not try something different? Surprise your guests with a common dessert elevated to gourmet stature--the milkshake. The perfect gourmet milkshake requires Dryer's ice cream, goat's milk, and Brazilian Syrups. (Analytical thesis sentence) OR The perfect gourmet milkshake requires special ingredients. (Inferential thesis sentence) Thesis
sentence in blue Topic
sentences in green Body paragraph #1 The
first ingredient is ice cream, but not just any ice cream will do. More
than any other ingredient, the ice cream carries the milkshake's
"message" to your dinner guests.
Therefore, gourmet milkshake ice cream must have a satin-smooth flush
to it. It must be creamy, yet not too
heavy or rich. It must easily blend
with the other ingredients, but not lose its personality. It must have a hint of impertinence without
being overpowering. Fortunately Dryer's
ice cream admirably fulfills these requirements. If this will be your first gourmet
milkshake creation, use Dryer's Satiny Vanilla. Later you can experiment with other Dryer's
flavors to more finely tune your creations. Body paragraph #2 The
second ingredient is goat's milk. Most over-the-counter milkshakes,
even those made at finer creameries, are loaded with cow's milk. Though cow's milk provides a good thinning
agent for a common milkshake, only goat's milk has the richness and texture
to elevate a milkshake to gourmet status.
Goat's milk has an elegant aroma that captivates the senses. In addition, goat's milk settles into
layers of creaminess, making each new taste different from the last. Thus, as your guests are enjoying this
dessert, it will radiate unique levels of flavor. Fortunately, goat's milk is readily
available at finer markets. Be sure to
check the freshness label since goat's milk will not have the preservatives
that pasteurized cow's milk has. Body paragraph #3 The
final ingredient is the flavoring syrup. Though many American specialty food
companies make flavorings suitable for common milkshakes, these domestic
syrups fall far short of providing the quality a gourmet milkshake
deserves. Most domestic syrups are
produced through an "extract" process with the flavoring typically
in concentrated form. As this
concentrate mixes with the base, not all flavor crystals are absorbed. This unabsorbed residue can destroy the
syrup's flavor consistency, rendering most domestic flavoring syrups
unreliable. Brazilian syrups, however,
are made with whole flavorings rather than extracts. Once these whole
flavorings are blended with their respective bases, they do not
separate. This ensures the continuity
of taste a gourmet milkshake deserves.
Though Brazilian flavorings are more expensive and not as readily
available as are their American counterparts, they are well worth the extra
expense and effort. Conclusion So the next time you spend
countless hours planning and preparing that perfect gourmet meal for your
guests, do not disappoint them by
serving one of the "expected" desserts; instead, serve something different--the
gourmet milkshake. Your guests will
not be disappointed. |
