6 Tips to Consider When Buying an Ice Cream Maker
If you are thinking of investing in an ice cream maker, you want to make sure that your buckaroos are well-spent. With so many ice cream makers available on the market these days, how do you know what’s really important in an ice cream maker? To guarantee that you use the maker to its fullest, take the following into account before deciding on which machine to purchase.
Freezer: If you’re looking to save money, then the ice cream makers that you have to place the bowl into the freezer, prior to making the ice cream, would be your best bet. The issue with that, however, is that you cannot be spontaneous about making ice cream since the bowl has to be placed in the freezer before making your ice cream. The models that have a built-in freezer, although more costly, work much better for the spur-of-the-moment type of people.
Capacity: Are you buying the maker to be able to make 3 cups of ice cream at a time or do you want to be able to show it off when guests are around, or use it to party? There are many machines on the market that have a small capacity, but there are also those that can make much more. Make a sensible decision on what size of a machine would fit your needs most.
Time: Most ice cream makers are made to have ice cream ready within 20-40 minutes. If time is of essence for you, don’t assume anything. Make sure to read the product descriptions carefully so you can get a proper estimated time for your particular machine. ...continue reading
Chocky Rocky Ice Cream
For ice cream lovers like me, July 17th is our day to celebrate, since it is officially NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY. Who doesn’t celebrate a National Day, especially when it comes to food, right?;) Although Chocky Rocky Ice Cream does take some of your time and effort, trust me on this one, it’s worth every dirty dish in the sink. Let’s get started!
Ice Cream
Buy your favorite vanilla flavored ice cream. Allow it to defrost completely.
Chocolate Fudge Sauce
½ cup sugar
¼ cup cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon oil
pinch of salt
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil, mixing periodically. Keep warm until ready to use.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Crunch
2 eggs, separated ...continue reading
July 4th Ice Cream in Cookie Cups
It’s time to put all your patriotic ideas to work. What better way to end an Independence Day bash than this red and white ice cream with blue sauce in a cookie cup creation. How many kids or adults do you know who would turn down something so delicious, impressive, and refreshing on a hot summer day?
Fruit, sauce, and ice cream. So simple to make, and healthy too! Blueberries are loaded with antioxidants. In fact, nutritionists suggest that eating a handlful of blueberries daily is conducive to a longer, healthier life.
Cookie cups:
1 egg white
4 Tablespoons confectioner’s sugar
2 Tablespoons flour
2 Tablespoons cocoa
2 Tablespoons butter, melted