24 January 2018 - Ice Ice Baby

The Joys of Making Your Own Ice Cream

"The freezers you buy these days are sometimes motor-driven, so, if you wish, you can escape the old-time chore of hand-turning"

In the 1970's, ice cream makers were branded as "freezers" and evidently electronic ones were really spiffy to find in those days.

Now making ice cream requires placing ice between the containers in the freezer. Which in winter you can find plenty of ice just hanging around! Sprinkle the ice with some rock salt and turn the freezer until the ice cream mixture is well frozen.

Now I know I made a confession yesterday but I feel the need to unburden my soul.

I have an Ice Cream Maker that is still new in box that is in the garage and I have had it for probably three years now. I also have some ice cream salt for it too!

I've just never had the urge to make my own ice cream.

Is there really some hidden joy I am missing out on by not making my own ice cream?

I mean, I'm from Texas and when Listeria hit Blue Bell Ice Cream, the state just about shut down. That was years ago and we still have our "never forget" moments. Now that I am in the Pacific North West there are straight up Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream shops. I am dying to go to one!

If I ever take out my "freezer" I'll update you all on the outcome.

Until then, here is a simple recipe for ice cream.

1 quart Half and Half

3/4 Cup Sugar

Pinch of Salt

1 1/2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract

Warm the half and half in a sauce pan over low heat. Add the sugar and salt and stir until sugar is dissolved. Cool, then add vanilla.

Follow the instructions on your freezer for freezing that ice cream!

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