Re: ice cream maker - recommendation?

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
Robert Klute  <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>On Sun, 24 Aug 2003 17:34:30 -0400, "James Powell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>wrote:
>
>>Greetings -
>>
>>I am in the market for a home ice cream maker. There are really two parts to
>>the inquiry:
>>
>>1) Is it better to have one with a built-in chiller, or is that extra cost
>>for no real benefit?
>
>The benefit is time and planning.  Unless you have additional bowls
>stored in the Freezer, you can only make about 1 batch every day or two,
>depending on how quick your freezer can rechill the bowl.  The internal
>chiller allows multiple batches to be made and does not require you to
>remember to pre-chill the bowl.
>
>
>>
>>2) Any recommendations as to Brand/Model is best?
>
>My favorite was the Salton Ice Cream Maker, but that has been out of
>production for many moons.  It actually went in the freezer with the
>power cord snaking out.  
>
>My current one is the Cuisinart.  It works well.  
>
>I just saw the Lello 4070 on Amazon.  Looks interesting.  Has a built-in
>chiller for only $200.  

As most refrigeration unit are $500 or more, that price is very low.


Chuck Demas

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