Tropical Cantaloupe Frost

"This frothy summer cooler has a delightful fruit flavor--"

2 cups cubed cantaloupe or honeydew melon (1/2 of a medium melon)
2 cups cold milk
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pint orange sherbet
orange peel curls (optional)

Place melon cubes in freezer-proof bowl and put in the freezer. Freeze until firm. In blender container or food processor bowl, combine frozen melon cubes, milk, and ginger; blend until slushy. Add sherbet a spoonful at a time, blending until thoroughly mixed and stopping to scrape sides of blender as necessary. Pour into chilled glasses. Garnish with orange peel curls, if desired.--Patricia Drake, Leverett, Mass

Serves 8.

[recipe on the back of "Dreamy Coconut Shake," clipped from "Better Homes and Gardens"]