Adventures With My Ice Cream Maker

When the lady behind the counter at the new gelato shop on the Upper West Side rang up my order and it cost for me and three children, I knew I only had two choices. Whether get a job at an ice cream parlor, or buy my first ice cream maker. I've always been a fan of frozen desserts. Ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, sorbet, it doesn't matter. Once the temperature hits 85 degrees, I need something cold. This obsession was easy (and affordable) before I had kids, but now I have to share! At for a cup or cone, it is survival of the fittest, and my kids know good than to get in the middle of me and mint chocolate chip. After ruling out a future of soft serve, singular scoops and samples, I decided to buy an ice cream maker.

Now the tough part, which ice cream maker to buy? First, there is the old-fashioned hand crank style maker, but that seemed so pre-industrial. Even if they claim to be fun for kids, mine would get cranky after one crank. The gel canister maker must be pre-frozen, which requires some expand planning. However, it is affordable and can make some exquisite ice cream. Finally, there are self-cooling machines that don't want pre-freezing, but they are more high-priced and take up a lot of room on a shelf or cabinet.

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After reading reviews online, my decision came down to two separate Cuisinart machines, the Ice-21 () and the Ice-50Bc (0). I liked the price and reviews of the Ice-21. The Ice-50Bc is a self-cooling machine which is capable of production batch after batch of ice cream without pre-freezing, very tempting... In the end, fate (and a 20% off coupon) brought me to Bed, Bath and Beyond where the last Ice-20 (the former model to the Ice-21) was on closeout for only - the very same price as my gelato tab a few days earlier. This was a no-brainer, I bought it!

Adventures With My Ice Cream Maker

Sanyo ECJ-HC100S 10-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker and Slow Cooker Best

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Sanyo ECJ-HC100S 10-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker and Slow Cooker Feature

• Micro-computerized 10-cup rice cooker and slow cooker
• Steaming function with programmable timer; slow cook up to 12 hours
• LCD clock; keep-warm function; carrying handle for easy transport
• Includes tofu container, steaming tray, measuring cup, spatula, and recipes
• Measures approximately 14 by 11 by 10 inches

Sanyo ECJ-HC100S 10-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker and Slow Cooker Overview

The latest in micro-computerized technology combines with innovation in this new multi-use kitchen appliance from Sanyo. Cook top quality rice dishes, slow cook stews or soups, steam veggies, boil eggs and even make tofu in this impressive machine! The unit includes two separate inner pots and inner lids to keep slow cooked dishes separate from rice, thereby maintaining the integrity of the rice flavor. To help the need for perfectly cooked rice, the 10 cup (20 cups cooked) rice cooker has a variety of multi-menu, one touch selections, including programs for white, brown, mixed, rinse-free, sushi and haiga rice. Depending on the program entered, automatic adjustments in the temperature and cooking times are done by the micro-computer chip technology in the cooker to insure great tasting rice. The steaming function steams veggies with a timer programmable for up to 58 minutes. It will also take on the tasks of a slow cooker. For cooking soups or stews, you can program slow cooking for up to 12 hours on either the high or low temperature setting. The retractable cord and carrying handle make it easy to store and also enables taking the cooked food right to the table! Ideal for home chefs who like to display kitchen appliances on the counter, the good looking cooker is elegantly styled to blend in with a wide range of kitchen designs. Included is a special container for making homemade tofu, steaming tray, measuring cup and spatula. Also includes exclusive Martin Yan Recipe Booklet with 16 original recipes from the celebrated master chef. These recipes have been specially selected for creating easy and delicious dishes with Sanyo small kitchen appliances.

Customer Reviews

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My first try was a straightforward recipe. The main disagreement in the middle of ice cream and other frozen desserts is the fat content. By law, ice cream must contain at least 10% milk fat. Selected and super-premium ice cream contain even more fat. As a dietitian, I couldn't bring myself to use heavy cream, so I've tried some lighter alternatives. Ceylon Cinnamon Ice Cream is rich in texture and flavor, but by using half and half in place of heavy cream, I've cut the fat by approximately 70%!

I was now ready to go for gelato. Gelato is characterized by an intense flavor and served semi-frozen. It is ordinarily denser than ice cream and has more milk than cream, which makes it naturally lower in fat. The method I tried comes from southern Italy, where they use cornstarch instead of egg yolks as a thickening agent. My first Chocolate Gelato was a sweet success!

Remember when froyo was all the rage? When Tcby seemed to grow on every street angle like a Starbucks? It is enjoying a major resurgence again, as new companies like Red Mango and other frozen yogurt shops are returning to their active cultured roots with frozen yogurt that is 100% natural, has no synthetic flavors or preservatives, and is rich in probiotics, calcium and protein. It's naturally tart and can be enjoyed any time of day, even for breakfast!

With my ice cream maker, I don't need to buy frozen yogurt anymore, I can now make it at home in under 30 minutes. I made a delicious low fat Vanilla frozen Yogurt using store bought yogurt. I also experimented with a Tart Pomegranate frozen Yogurt, that my kids love.

A Shabbat meal in the summertime is not unblemished without a frozen dessert. Sorbet is a naturally pareve, frozen puree of fruit and sugar. The good the fruit, the good the sorbet, so select fresh, in-season fruit like strawberry, watermelon, mango, and raspberry. Having agave nectar or straightforward syrup on hand will allow you to skip the step of dissolving sugar in water. For an extra plane consistency, some experts recommend adding a tablespoon of vodka. Serve in a martini glass with a sprig of mint for a classy ending to your meal.

Looking for a rich creamy sweetmeat that is also pareve? Try using instant pudding mix for a two-step pareve ice cream that may lure Bill Cosby to your Shabbos table. If you don't like the idea of instant pudding (or Bill Cosby), try a pareve Banana Coconut Ice Cream using coconut milk. I've found the higher fat content and smoothness of coconut milk works good than soy milk in most recipes, and the subtle coconut flavor won't overwhelm your other ingredients.

If you still have an ice cream maker sitting in a gift box from your wedding, now is the time to bust it open. In just a few short weeks of expermintation, I've managed to make my own homemade ice cream, gelato, sorbet and frozen yogurt. I also discovered that an ice cream maker is able to keep my kids attention approximately as long as a Wii. Time to get freezing.

Adventures With My Ice Cream Maker