One of the most famous ice cream desserts would have to be the ice cream sundae. Next to the banana split, it is one of the most served ice cream desserts in the United States. A Sundae is just a bowl filled with ice cream and then topped with some type of sauce or syrup. The most common types of sundaes are chocolate caramel, butterscotch, or strawberry. Other toppings are placed on a sundae, but are not part of the orginal makeup. In fact, nuts, dairy cream, and cherries are just an addition to the wonder sundae.

A sundae is called a sundae because most local laws band Ice Cream sodas to be made on Sunday, so this treat was made to be eaten on a Sunday. It was stated that ice cream sodas were too "sinful" and the sundae is just perfect a Sunday afternoon.

The sundae is perfect because it wasn't too indulging. It's just one scoop of icecream with a little sweet topping. The spelling came from an old myth that a glass salesman gave Two Rivers canoe shaped bowls. To pay tribute to the bowls the e was used instead of a y. Or maybe the spelling of the sundae didn't come from Two Rivers. It is also stated that it is spelled s-u-n-d-a-e so as not to disgrace the meaning of Sunday as a treat. Even though the sundae is easy to make, the history is hard to recall. In fact, many people are disputing where the treat came to life.

Do you know where the birthplace of the sundae is? There are various claims to this treat. One claim is that the sundae was invented in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, but they also took back their claim. It has also been claimed that the sundae was also first developed in Plainfield, Illinois, Evanston, Illinois, New York City, New Orleans, Louisiana, Cleveland, Ohio, Buffalo, NewYork, and Ithaca, New York.

However the rivalry is between Ithaca and Two Rivers. In 2006 the mayor Ithaca had dozens of complaints from Two Rivers about the claim to the title. It was a reponse to Ithaca after they claimed they had proof of the sundae orginality in their town. To Ithaca it is an honor that they will fight for. Two River's claim that the sundae formed in their town because 1881 a soda jerk poured chocolate syrip over ice cream. It was sold only on Sundays in Two Rivers.

Ithaca's claim to fame was to be in 1891, a local pastor placed bowls of ice cream with chocolate syrup and a cherry on top just as a new treat. The sundae can go back as far was 1892, where documented advertisements for cherry sundaes were featured.

Who knows who really invented the sundae, but boy do they taste good! There are many different types of sundaes that you can purcahse all over the country. You have the classic hot fudget sundae which is the most popular type of sundae. Most of the time it is made with vanilla ice cream, but chocolate ice cream has also been a popular form. You have also heard of the carmel sundae. With a caramel sauce drizzeled on top of vanilla ice cream and usually has pecans thrown on top.

You can also find the strawberry sundae at any local store, but there are many other flavors that are offered now. You can get pineapple, marshmellow (in where a creamy sauce is poured over vanilla ice cream), blueberry, raspberry, cold chocolate, and banana and so on. There are over hundred different types of sundaes, but the most expensive sundae to be documented was sold for thousand American dollars.

It consists of five scoops of rich vanilla bean ice cream covered in edible gold leafs that are made from a rare and expensive chocolate. Then it is covered with passion fruit, oranges, golden caviar, and candied fruits. The cherries are made out of marzipan that has real gold touches. It is served in a crystal goblet and a golden spoon.

Scott Byers
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Indulge your desire for ice cream in as little as 25 minutes. An integrated motor, double-insulated freezer bowl and automatic mixing paddle do all the work for you.

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I am making Homemade ice cream for a church event tonight. My recipe says to refrigerate for 2 hours. I don't have time. What is the refrigeration step good for? Is it vital?

thanks

In my experience it just gets the mixture really cold to shorten the processing time in the ice cream freezer.

Rival makes a basic bucket/motor model that is really great! We've had ours for years, my mom has had hers for years, it works great and should only run you about $20, you might even be able to find one on clearance since the summer stuff is on the way out- check wal-mart for the best deals on them. It comes all packed in a box with everything but the rock salt!!

“Ice Cream Maker Recipes”
Are you looking for an ideal ice-cream maker recipes?
Here are some simple and presentable ice-cream maker recipes.

Tips no.1 for an ideal method of ice-cream maker recipes
The most important ice-cream maker recipes are its texture. The textures are vastly influenced by the way the mixtures were stir or churn during the freezing process. The stirring process will disable the ice crystals form growing too large by adding tiny bubble into the cream.

Tips no.2 tools for ice-cream maker recipes
Some of the traditional tools for ice-cream maker recipes are bowl and freezer. These tools will takes a lot of you a lot of time,effort and patient. Another alternative and easy method is by using an electric ice-cream maker, due to it freezes as it churns and takes all the heavy works and time spent out from  the traditional ways . However as a beginner you should try the traditional and less costly way.

Tips no.3 process for ice cream maker recipes
Firstly, make sure all the ice-cream maker recipes and all your ingredients ready.Then make up the mixture following the recipe instructions. Make sure you choose the big enough bowl because it will facilitates the freezing and stirring process. The ice-cream mixtures are put into a bowl,chill in the fridge up to two hours. If you are using a  recipe that have cook ingredients added, the chilling process will take longer.Transfer the bowl into the freezer about an hour.Check time to time to see how much the mixture has forzen. It should started frozen at the edge but not in the centre. Mixture is beaten until creamy once again and put it back into the freezer for another half an hour. Remove the mixture again and beat it using a whisk.The mixtures has to be beaten 3 times in between while freezing. Putting back the mixture into the freezer for the final time before it’s ready to serve. The mixture can take up to half and hour depending on the quality, type and consistency the ice-cream you want.

Tips no.4 ice cream maker recipes

BANANA ICE-CREAM

You will need:
- 375ml milk or cream, or a mixture of both
- 100g sugar
- 3 ripe bananas
Process
1)Puree the bananas in a mixing bowl. Pour in the milk/cream and sugar, mix well.

2) Then either transfer the mixture into an electric ice cream maker and operate according to instructions or use the “hand-made” method as above.

COFFEE, RUM AND WALNUT ICE-CREAM

You will need:
- 100g caster sugar
- 125ml water
- 250ml whipping cream
- 250ml fresh milk
- 4 tbsp rum
- 3 teaspoons instant coffee powder
- 150g walnuts
Process

1)Roast and chop the walnuts.

2)Put the sugar, water and instant coffee powder into a pan and heat very gently, stirring all the time until the sugar and coffee powder have fully dissolved.

3) Place aside and let it cool.

4)When cool, stir into the milk, cream and rum.

5)Transfer the mixture either to your ice cream maker and operate according to instructions, adding the chopped walnuts about five minutes before the end of freezing, or follow the “hand-made” method.

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Whatever your style, the Cuisinart Automatic Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker will help make a delicious frozen dessert to match it! Fat-free sorbets, low-fat frozen yogurts, rich ice creams - up to 2 quarts - quick and easy! Contemporary looking, this brushed stainless steel ice cream maker is fully automatic with no cranking on your part. Just add your ingredients then let the heavy duty motor take it away - your favorite frozen treat (up to 2-quarts) will be ready in just 25 minutes. For a more-firm dessert, just place the double-insulated freezer bowl in your freezer. The large ingredient spout on top lets you add fruit, nuts or candies while the churning is in process. In addition to ice cream, use it to make frozen yogurt or sorbet. The Cuisinart ice cream maker comes with an instruction and recipe book. Pre-freeze freezer bowl, before each use. The fully automatic Cuisinart Pure Indulgence makes 2 quarts of your favorite frozen desserts or drinks in as little as 25 minutes. Its easy an integrated motor, double-insulated freezer bowl and automatic mixing paddle do all the work. Results are consistently smooth, cleanup is easy, and the brushed stainless styling is simply sensational.

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An easy refreshing treat for summer

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How to blend strawberries and milk mixture together for making homemade strawberry ice cream; get expert tips on making homemade dessert recipes in this free food video.

Expert: Hiu Yau
Bio: Hiu Yau has been a home chef & caterer for more than eight years. He was born and raised in Hong Kong and is familiar with Chinese cuisine, especially Southern Chinese dishes.
Filmmaker: Hiu Yau

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For anyone who has experienced the dull ache in their head after slurping an ice cream cone on a warm summer's day, the terms brain freeze or cold headache are probably not unfamiliar. However, did you know that an ice cream headache had a technical name as well?

An ice cream headache can also be referred to as Spheno Palatine Gangleoneuralgia. This type of headache is unique in that it occurs only after eating or drinking a food or beverage. These foods and beverages are not limited to ice cream; in fact, they can include many other cold or frozen foods, such as margaritas or slurpees. When these items are consumer quickly, the chance of acquiring an ice cream headache increases.

The Science Behind an Ice Cream Headache

When a cold food or beverage touches the roof of your mouth. This causes a group of nerves located on the roof of your mouth, known as pterygopalatine ganglion, to begin to spasm. These nerves send instructions to the blood vessels in the brain to dilate. Because headaches are caused by dilated blood vessels in the brain, this causes you to experience an ice cream headache.

The resulting ice cream headache typically ends within ten to twenty seconds; however, some ice cream headaches last fifteen to sixty seconds, and in rare cases an ice cream headache could last up to five minutes! The pain caused by this headache has been classified as "referred pain." Referred pain occurs when the site of the pain is different from the region where the pain was simulated.

Relieve the Pain

There are several methods that can be used to reduce the pain that comes from an ice cream headache. Some people say that the pain can be stopped by moving the tongue to the roof of your mouth in order to bring warmth to the area. Others say that, when sipped slowly, water at room temperature will do the trick. Laying your head to one side, and breathing rapidly while covering your mouth are also two suggested ways to overcome the pain caused by an ice cream headache.

How Common is an Ice Cream Headache?

It is thought that approximately thirty percent of the population experiences an ice cream headache. Many studies have determined that ice cream headaches are more common in people who experience migraines; for example, the data from one study states that ice cream headaches occur in ninety-one percent of those who experience migraine headaches, while they only occur in thirty-one percent of those who do not.

Ann Marier
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I'm trying to make ice cream and all I have is whole milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk. Can I make it work? Every recipe I have calls for half and half or heavy cream.

yes you can . it just wont get as creamy, but go to www.allracipes.com and they have ice cream made with cam milk and it is delicious