Comments on: Are Ice cream makers worth the money?

By: dan s

dan s — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:30:59 +0000

they probably are, i bet ben and jerry are worth alot of money
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By: Mrs Redboots

Mrs Redboots — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:03:59 +0000

Definitely! Go for it…. Even if all you do is pour a big jar of fruit yoghurt into it and freeze that (which is gorgeous)….
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By: little weed

little weed — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:40:59 +0000

I think that if you make lots of icecream and like experimenting making flavours which can't be bought in the shops then I think am icecream maker will give better results than trying to make it without one, but if you don't really make icecream very often then you might be as well off buying it from the shop. After all the manufacturer have had years of experience making icecream and it tastes good.
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By: DreamWeaver

DreamWeaver — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:05:59 +0000

No – along with the toasted sandwich maker, breadbaker, waffle iron, pasta machine and "PieMagic", it’s destined to die in the dust of your kitchen cupboard, alone and unloved.

Sure, making your own is satisfying, but with a bit of patience and a decently powerful jug blender – or even a lot of patience and a fork – you can make your own without one. Simply freeze the ingredients in a shallow dish, and mash/whizz it every couple of hours to break up the ice crystals.
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By: Dee

Dee — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:56:59 +0000

Here…make your own without and ice cream maker:

HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

2 pkgs. Vanilla instant pudding
2 lg. Cans evaporated milk
1 can condensed milk
3 tsp. Vanilla
2 qts. Milk
1 pt. Cream
2 c. Sugar
6 eggs

Beat eggs. Add sugar, evaporated milk, condensed milk, vanilla, and instant pudding. Mix with mixer. Then add milk and cream. Makes 1 (6 quart) freezer of homemade ice cream.
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By: coco

coco — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:35:59 +0000

yes especially the ones used to make manually – its great to have the family together on sundays making ice cream.
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By: bountydog06

bountydog06 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:15:59 +0000

I use mine very rarely. It's just much easier to buy ice cream now-a-days. You have to buy the salt, milk and extras for making ice cream. It doesn't stay frozen like regular ice cream, and melts easily. You can buy powered ice cream and just add milk with ice cream makers. If you want to have some fun and try different things it's worth it. But actually I don't know anyone that has one that uses theirs all the time. If you have kids, they really enjoy making it. Kids are always curious about where or how things are made. I wouldn't buy an expensive one, because in the end it will probably only gather dust. One good thing I learned from making ice cream is that the rock salt you use can be poured on poison ivy and it will kill it.
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By: craina c

craina c — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:58:59 +0000

i like using empty coffee cans. super cheap,travelable,easy-it's the best.
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By: crossstitchkelly

crossstitchkelly — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:32:59 +0000

Boy, does that bring back memories! All our birthdays were in May, and our big treat was homemade ice cream. Even before they had the electric ice cream makers, when you had to hand crank them, it was worth it!
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By: Brian H

Brian H — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:23:59 +0000

It all depends on how often you want to eat ice cream.

They save you time and effort.

If your a busy person they will do the job and give you a chance to turn your hand to something else.
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