Re: ice cream maker - recommendation?

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?
>
>2) Any recommendations as to Brand/Model is best?
>
>This is cross-posted to alt.food; rec.food; rec.food.equipment
>
>Thanks
>
>JLP
>

The type what most people use is the one where your have to freeze the
bowl before you can make ice cream. It works well if you plan ahead.
It takes time to freeze the container. at least 24 hours. 

If you have the money, buy the one that works without the need ti
chill, they ar over 200 US. 

Advantages are:
-you don't have to wait between batches of ice cream,  ready when you are
-you don't have to pre-chill ingredients
-depending on model it can incorporate more air into the ice, better mouthfeel.

disadvantages:
-cost
-more counterspace required

that's all i can think of.

I have a Cuisinart that worke pretty well.
thinking about upgrading though.

Get a great recipe book
i read many but i think by far the best book is by 
Caroline Liddel and Robert Weir called Frozen Desserts.
they not only provide gret recipes but talk about the chemistry of
ice.  the recipes in the book are really good. 
hth
Zed

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