Ice Cream Recipes – Top 2 Secrets to Make Luscious Ice Creams Without the Machine

Have you tried making ice cream recipes without the ice cream maker? Do you know that you can make luscious, creamy and delicious ice creams without the machine? Food magazines have plenty of recipes that are inviting and once you finalize on one among the best, you are just left down with the instruction that tells to freeze it in the ice cream maker and follow the instructions of the manufacturer. So what happens when you don’t own one? Are you forced to forget about the recipe?

It is quite natural that the machine does not fit into everybody’s pocket and so you have to try out some other alternatives that do not compromise on the quality and taste. Many of us might have tried our hands on ice creams recipes without the machine but ended up in vain. The happy news that I have for you is that the right time has come and with just 2 secrets that are unleashed you can make these softies if you have a simple whisk and of course your freezer. Continue reading “Ice Cream Recipes – Top 2 Secrets to Make Luscious Ice Creams Without the Machine”

Homemade Sahlab Ice Cream

When one thinks of Middle Eastern desserts, ice cream is not the first thing that comes to mind. Buza al-halib (Sahlab ice cream) aka buza bi mistiki (mastic ice cream) is just one of many iced desserts available throughout this region. Buza al-halib is a snowy white ice cream that is thickened with sahlab, powdered orchid root and flavored with mastic, not to be confused with gum arabic, a resin taken from the lentisk tree which is native to the Mediterranean.

Mastic gives this iced dessert a consistency that is smooth, elastic, while at the same time chewy.Mastic is usually available from middle eastern grocers or you if you can’t find it, you can try substituting cornstarch. Mastic looks like small, hard translucent crystal-like lumps that must be ground to a fine powder before using.Here’s a recipe for this authentic arab iced dessert, buza al-halib, if you cannot find mastic, don’t worry about it, the ice cream tastes just as good without it. Continue reading “Homemade Sahlab Ice Cream”

Simac Ice Cream Makers Review

Simac is once again an Italian manufacturer of ice creams but has only one model in its line up. It is actually a very good one, and is our ice cream maker of choice because of the convenience that it gives. Simac also makes their machines in stainless steel, although their canister on the inside is aluminum. Only the outer drum is stainless steel. They however cost considerably less than their Italian counterparts. Their one and only model is reviewed below.

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Ice Cream, Chocolate and Anxiety

You say it: these three words do not seem to have anything in common. All the same, I have to use them together, as you do so.

In fact, I got to know from sufferers of anxiety that many of them get more anxiety symptoms when they eat these sweets.

The same thing can be said of drinking coffee. The drink contributes to anxiety. If coffee is taken as a short espresso, like the Italians do, it has no influence on the nervous system. On the other hand, if you brew your coffee the American way, too much caffeine is solved in the water and then it can harm you. If you limit the intake of this coffee, it is ok. Limiting it, means not to drink more than a maximum of two cups. If you have the same problems with these food stuffs, just try not to intake them.

There are many other good sweet nutrients or stimulating drinks or foods that do not harm your body and especially do not harm your nervous system.

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Things to Know About Renting a Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine

Thinking about renting a soft serve machine? Sweet! They totally turn a great party into an awesome one! Below are listed some things to be aware of as you plan to use a soft serve machine for your wedding reception, birthday party, or other event.

1. Transportation: Most rental companies require that you pick the machine up and return it to them. This seems simple enough- but be sure to bring the man power you need to lift it (generally two to three strong people), as most soft serve machines typically weigh around 220 pounds. They don’t fit in a small four door car, so plan on bringing a van, a SUV, or truck to transport it.

2. Electricity: Several soft serve rental companies rent out a Taylor 152-12 machine which runs off of a standard 20 volt outlet. 20 volt outlets are found in most homes in the kitchen or bathroom. The machine runs on 16.2 amps which means that if you attempt to run lights or additional appliances on the same circuit, it is likely to trip. Just make sure that nothing else is plugged into the same circuit as the machine and it should work properly.

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5 Advantages of a Home Made Ice Cream Maker

Ice cream is one of the worlds’ favorite comfort foods. It just seems to make everything better, don’t you agree? You can mix it with fruits, custard, wafers, chocolates, nuts, brownies, cheeses and other stuff that people like, to give it different wonderful flavors. There are even eccentric flavors such as squid, wasabi, chicken, and bacon! Ice cream has been enjoyed by the elite from as early as second century B.C., and as its goodness became known, more and more people hungered after it which gave birth to its massive production in the 1800s.

Surprisingly, not a lot of people know that you don’t have to look for a gelateria or sherbet shop every time you want some dessert. Through developments in technology, you can now make your own frozen dessert according to your tastes. Ice cream makers are available in the market and can be purchased in almost any appliance shops or online store. Some think that these machines are expensive but the truth is they have many advantages that can outweigh their prices. Continue reading “5 Advantages of a Home Made Ice Cream Maker”

Most Popular Ice Cream Toppings

Americans love their ice cream, consuming about 30 liters per person a year. From “jimmies” to hot fudge, it is the toppings that really are the cherry on top of this multi-billion dollar industry.

Once upon a time, an ice cream shop customer only had a couple of choices if they wanted to add a topping to their favorite frozen dessert. Now there are almost as many frozen dessert topping options as there are flavors of this special frozen treat.

Top 10 most popular toppings

1. Hot Fudge – this classic topping is still number one according to most consumers. Warm, gooey chocolate dripping over your favorite frozen treat flavor – what’s not to love?

2. Caramel – There must be something about the contrast between the ice-cold dessert and a warm, sweet topping because caramel came in a close second to hot fudge. Continue reading “Most Popular Ice Cream Toppings”

Nutty Buddy Ice Cream

When you are looking for an ice cream treat that is delicious and easy to make, you will want to try this nutty buddy ice cream recipe. This recipe is for making the tasty ice cream treat the way you remember it. Whatever kind of ice cream occasion you are having, this recipe will make you the talk of the party.

Ingredients for Nutty Buddy Ice Cream:

o ½ cup of peanuts chopped and roasted

o ½ cup of fudge topping

o 1 pint of ice cream

o 6 ounces of chocolate chips

o ¾ cup of milk evaporated
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Facts And Different Uses Of Bentwood Ice Cream Chairs

The popularity of bentwood ice cream chairs or wooden ice cream chairs started to grow from the fag end of the Victorian period. From that period, use of this chair gradually started to increase. In the 1930’s and 1940’s twisted wire ice cream parlor chairs were mass-produced. In this period, this chair was standard furniture of ice cream parlors. Hence, they are also known as ice cream shop chairs.

For some time their popularity decreased due to various reasons but in recent times their popularity has again started growing.

Their use as antique ice cream chairs are also very popular.

Oak wood is most popular among the woods used for its production. Because it ages and with proper finishing and preservation, the oaken furniture gathers a majestic look and shine. Thus, it gains an old-fashioned value.

Apart from oak wood, among more valuable woods, mahogany and walnut are also used. Also, they are available in beech, ash, birch and other woods. Continue reading “Facts And Different Uses Of Bentwood Ice Cream Chairs”

Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream – How Did It All Start?

There is an ice cream stand located in almost every town. Ice cream has become very popular in America and many companies have made a fortune out of making the tasty dessert. One of the most famous companies is Ben and Jerry’s. Ben and Jerry’s started off small and grew into an American fortune company, now they have done it again by taking their wacky ice cream to countries all over the world.

The founders of the company are Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. They met and become friends in middle school located in Long Island, New York. They moved to Vermont and completed a course in ice creaming from Penn State. For those who don’t know where Penn State is it is located in Pennsylvania. Before they were even known, they had seen a lot of the eastern coast and that helped them come up with some of their early designs.

It was 1978 when they opened their first store. They invested only $12,000 and only borrowed four thousand dollars. This is relatively small amount for start up capital. Today, you wouldn’t even pay your rent with $16,000, but Ben and Jerry made it happen. They opened their first store in Burlington, Vermont. Here they become well known for their parties. They would sell their ice cream and project movies on the side of a wall of a run-down gas station. Continue reading “Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream – How Did It All Start?”