It’s not hard to find a milkshake in Massachusetts. But if you’re planning to order a cold, creamy drink off the menu at a local ice cream shop or farm stand, the confection you seek might be going by another name.
In New England, you’ll often hear the word “frappe” used to refer to a blended drink made with ice cream, milk and other flavors or mix-ins. You’ll see it on the menu at diner counters and Massachusetts-based ice cream chains. Sometimes, you’ll even see it on the menu alongside milkshakes.
So, is frappe not just a regional moniker, but an entirely separate culinary entity? And if so, what’s the difference?…